With the leadership of Dr. Leigh Shamblin, Director of Leadership and Professor of Practice North Carolina State University (NCSU), MBA candidates Joshua Miller PhD and Valaree Reese just completed a Summer project with Bark House’s Chris McCurry. Their plan of action is valued. Their commitment and enthusiasm over the Summer term were uplifting in this … Continued
When Virginia Tech University constructed Lavery Hall, a giant stone‑and‑glass building that houses the campus’s world‑class dining facility, the project managers searched diligently for natural building materials that would help them achieve a LEED Silver green building certification. In Pursuit of Sustainable Wood Wall Paneling David Chinn, Capital Project Manager at VT, decided on a … Continued
Though architecture inspired by nature is nothing new, modern architects constantly seek new and exciting iterations of biophilic design. Now more than ever, bridging the gap between the great outdoors and indoors includes regenerative, or even living, natural building materials. Striking feats of biophilic architecture connect people to nature through one of the Earth’s most … Continued
For the Bark House family, being a regenerative company is about honoring authenticity and celebrating it with others. For many of our clients, this pairs seamlessly with a deep commitment to cultural heritage. Our work with Paskevich and Associates Architects magnifies their belief that “quality design is evolutionary not revolutionary.”
As the design world reinvents itself decade after decade, architects find inspiration by reaching deep into history to make old elements new again. Eco‑friendly wall finishes are not new; yet, like so many design elements of old, they can be reinvented and resurrected in exciting ways. In 2017, CNN reported “the emergence of a new … Continued
Seamlessly blurring the line between inside and outside spaces has been a longstanding hallmark of luxury architecture. But it’s time to think beyond glass doors and floor‑to‑ceiling windows that invite the sunlight in. Even glass walls create boundaries between the house and nature, separating the two environments. Invoking a sense of nature need not require … Continued
As we continue responding to COVID-19, we want to update you on the situation and safety measures at Bark House. Our showroom is open by appointment only. Visitors are kindly asked to wear masks to ensure safety in our small rooms. Manufacturing is still operating with precautions to protect employees and suppliers. Expect on-time shipping since we are not dependent on shipments … Continued
If you’re ever looking to evoke the quiet, rich voice of the deep woods with your luxury architecture project, look no further than North Carolina. Nothing is more suited to the task than shingle style architecture, a unique aesthetic that celebrates the deep local natural and cultural heritage. The Basics of Bark Shingle Style Architecture … Continued
Project: Leger Wanaselja Architecture Location: Berkeley California Architects: Cate Leger and Karl Wanaselja Comments: Cate Leger: “ I have been a huge fan of Bark House brand siding for so many years. It is an extremely clean product, consisting of one material: bark. It is treated for pests with heat, not chemicals, so there is … Continued
Humans naturally crave a connection to nature and the outdoors. So give them what they want – what they need! Even brief glimpses of nature indoors can lead to significantly healthier, more beautiful spaces. Nature in architecture truly insulates us from the harsher rhythms of the human world, providing a healing effect through its simple … Continued