July 12, 2019

Where was the couples retreat from Big Little Lies filmed?

      Project:                Compound featured in Big Little Lies and the 1992 thriller Basic Instinct                              Seven Coves of Spindrift in the Carmel Highlands Product:               Bark House® Poplar Bark Panels Owner:                 Gary Vickers.  The property is currently listed for … Continued

June 19, 2019

DE-Certification

In the last couple of weeks, my friend and thought leader Carol Sanford shared a podcast on the history of how certifications began, and why they cannot continue for the built environment industry.  Over a year ago, I shared my impassioned rebuff of certifications with Carol.  At the time, I had just decided to drop … Continued

June 18, 2019

Forest History Society Announces New Library

On May 3, 2019, the Forest History Society (FHS) officially opened their new library, archives, and headquarters.  Along with their newest archival collection, a compendium of maps, photos, moving footage, and 20,000 documents on the history of the Oregon-American Lumber Company, they are exploring new programs and educational outreach opportunities, and welcoming researchers from around … Continued

June 18, 2019

Bark House® White Birch Feature Wall in The Ritz-Carlton

      WYLD Restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch The restaurant was designed by EDG Design to provide an escape through forests of Aspen that begins on approach to The Ritz-Carlton, located between Beaver Creek and Arrowhead.  The resort itself nestles up against wilderness. Product: Bark House® White Birch Wall Coverings High Life magazine … Continued

May 29, 2019

Poplar Bark Planters and Benches at Rockefeller Center

      Location:  Rockefeller Center, New York Product: Bark House® Poplar Bark Panels Planter Designer and Fabricator: Future Green Studio Project in Coordination with: New York Botanical Gardens   “Your bark sheets are the perfect complement to the woodland inspired, native plantings we have installed in the center of Manhattan at Rockefeller Center’s Channel … Continued

May 23, 2019

Congratulations to Brooks Koepka

Congratulations to Brooks Koepka, 2018 and 2019 PGA Championship Winner at the Nike Headquarters in NYC with Brodie Smith. Product:  Bark House® Poplar Panel Wall Covering.  Location: Nike Headquarters NYC.  

May 22, 2019

Carney Logan Burke Architects’ Riverbend Residence

      ARCHITECTURAL RECORD Features home “…with strong connections to the world beyond its walls” Product: Bark House® Poplar Bark Panels, in-house finish Architect: Carney Logan Burke Custom Millwork: Poliform, Western Woodworks, Brandner Design, Willow Creek Woodworks Bark House Distributor: Earth Elements Location: Jackson Hole, Wyoming From Architectural Record: “The [owners] gave the design … Continued

April 24, 2019

ABCs of Bark House® Poplar Bark Wall Coverings

      The bark of different tree species has different attributes.  Below, we are exploring Liriodendron tulipifera.       APPALACHIANS:  Ancient and biologically diverse, the Appalachians – where Bark House and Liriodendron tulipifera can be found – are among the oldest of mountain ranges.       BIODEGRADABLE:  This means the raw, chemical-free … Continued

April 11, 2019

THE APPALACHIANS

Ancient and Biologically Diverse The Appalachians are among the ten oldest mountains on the planet. In the Blue Ridge Heritage Area alone, you will find: The highest mountain peak in the eastern United States (Mount Mitchell) The oldest river in North America (New River) The deepest gorge east of the Grand Canyon (Linville Gorge) The highest … Continued

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