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How Bark House Celebrated Earth Day

Bark House donated products to support the construction of the Bare Dark Sky Observatory , where every day is Earth Day! Located on the border of Mitchell and Yancey Counties in North Carolina, the Earth to Sky Park’s mission is to educate visitors on all aspects of the environment, from earth to sky, and learn how best to protect … Continued

Posted on May 18, 2020 By Chris McCurry in Uncategorized

How to Create Instant History With Reclaimed Building Materials

With our current age of technology, speed, and convenience, shiny and new is always the fast and cheap solution for building needs. But for the bespoke luxury home as conscious as it is refined, sustainable architecture poses a modern solution both for creating one‑of‑a‑kind, enduring designs and preserving our environment. One good way to boost the regenerative factor of … Continued

Posted on May 8, 2020 By Bark House in Products of Nature

Why Choose Wood When Evaluating Sustainable Siding Options

Luxury designers looking for sustainable siding that is also beautiful may feel overwhelmed with all the options. From vinyl and metal to fiber cement, there are pros and cons to each type of product. But nothing quite beats the ingenuity of Mother Nature herself. With stellar aesthetics and durability and a low carbon footprint, bark … Continued

Posted on April 30, 2020 By Bark House in Products of Nature

What Wood Wall Treatments Add to Luxury Design

A wall may be a flat surface, but that doesn’t mean it has to be 2‑D. In modern luxury design—where so much is about juxtaposing patina against the new—nothing is quite as suited for achieving unique contrasts of texture in sustainable architecture as wood wall treatments. With its deeply grooved character and multifaceted hues, bark rises toward … Continued

Posted on April 21, 2020 By Chris McCurry in Products of Nature

5 Questions to Ask When Evaluating the Eco-Friendly Siding Materials

Given that awareness of sustainable architecture and design has been growing for several decades now, luxury designers are becoming familiar with the general qualities that make green building materials green. There’s even a growing consciousness of regenerative design as the next step in the evolution of sustainable thinking. But just because one knows the theory doesn’t mean it’s always … Continued

Posted on April 9, 2020 By Chris McCurry in Regenerative Business

How to Bring Nature Inside While Saving It Outside? Tree Bark Panels

Poplar tree bark panels embody the exclusivity and premium quality of modern luxury design: only one in 1,000 poplar trees produce uncracked sheets of bark large enough to become viable wall covering products. But while poplar tree bark panels are exclusive, they don’t need to be wasteful. When done as part of a regenerative process, … Continued

Posted on March 26, 2020 By Chris McCurry in Products of Nature

The Benefits of Wood Wall Finishes

From visual and auditory aesthetics to its many, many green qualities, wood offers countless architecture and design benefits. Certainly, nothing beats the presence and force of nature’s beauty on the walls of a living or working space. Shall we count the ways? 1. A Color for Every Occasion Rich wood hues, whether in dark or … Continued

Posted on March 18, 2020 By Bark House in Projects and Designers

How to Choose Split Rail Fence Materials for Sustainable Architecture & Design

Picture an idyllic pastoral farm or historic battlefield outlined by a time-worn rustic fence. It’s a design element that pays tribute to our American heritage, celebrating and remembering the painstaking labor that once went into the traditional art of split rail fencing. Appreciating one of these historic fences is one thing, but incorporating one into … Continued

Posted on March 5, 2020 By Chris McCurry in Projects and Designers

Bark House Joins App State’s Materials and Finishes EXPO

Bark House has received a special invitation to participate in Appalachian State University’s Second Annual Materials and Finishes EXPO on March 25. App State is the alma mater of our newest team member and Head of Sales, Brody Watson, who joined our team in January. So we’re thrilled to attend and to share our nature-inspired … Continued

Posted on March 2, 2020 By Chris McCurry in Regenerative Business

Bark Siding Celebrates Family Cabin Legacy

It’s often true that a family’s past is just as important to them as their future — if not more so. When Dale Mulfinger of SALA Architects was contacted by this client, he knew that was the case: They had just purchased new lakefront property, with a vision. They wanted more space to host and … Continued

Posted on February 27, 2020 By Chris McCurry in Projects and Designers

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