AIA Architects: Billings Index Sending Positive Signals
on Nov 18, 2009 in architecture articles A new press release generated by the American Institute of Architects reports a positive change in the number of inquiries for possible new projects, calling this “an early signal towards a recovery for the design and construction industry”.

Home Design Specific to Your Location
on Nov 13, 2009 in home plans energy efficient home timber homes Building in different localities means addressing issues specific to your site location. Here are some design issues to consider when building a home… On a mountaintop:ViewsTerrain and slopeSolar gainPrevailing windsOn a lake:ViewsSolar gainDrainag...

Home Builders Applaud Congress on Extending Home Buyer Tax Credit
on Nov 11, 2009 in green home tax credits articles November 5, 2009 - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today applauded Congress for passing legislation that will extend and expand the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit, stating that this will provide a much-needed boost to the fr...

Designing & Building a Custom Home: Free Seminar November 21, 2009
on Nov 5, 2009 in real estate developments seminars and shows green events Join us for our next free seminar on Designing and Building a Custom Home!Seminar topics include:Property: What to look for when buying land Custom home design: The steps involved in designing your home and energy efficient options, including Energy...

Architectural Firm Open House Success
on Nov 4, 2009 in Bonin Architects' news fun stuff We celebrated the Grand Opening of our new architectural firm office in New London, New Hampshire last week. What a great turnout! We had over 70 business owners, residents, and Chamber of Commerce members here - and for quite a while there wasn't ro...

House Tear Down
on Oct 29, 2009 in building a green home remodeling recycling With limited land available, especially lakefront properties, many people are purchasing old camps and cottages to tear the house down and rebuild a new, energy efficient home.Traditionally, a bulldozer or other large piece of equipment levels the ho...

NH Architects Open House
on Oct 27, 2009 in Bonin Architects' news green events Bonin Architects is celebrating our new office location by having a Grand Opening and Open House! Stop by to say hello and at the same time visit the other Baynham's Square businesses, Ellie's Cafe & Deli, Vessels & Jewels, and The Banks Gall...

Gas Fireplaces
on Oct 21, 2009 in heating options Gas fireplaces combine form and function, making them a great supplemental heat source for your new energy efficient home. We looked at the new Rinnai RHFE 750 ETR gas fireplace, which has an efficiency rating of up to 83% AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilizati...

Architectural Drafting Services: Custom Home Design
on Oct 7, 2009 in drafting services lakefront home home design custom homes One of our most recent clients were not interested in building a timber frame home, but were drawn to the openness and creativity timber houses afford. At the same time, they did not require full architectural services, only limited drafting services...

Home Improvement Remodeling
on Oct 1, 2009 in remodeling Are you thinking about remodeling your home? There are many remodeling projects that can increase the resale value of your home: adding space, kitchen and bath remodeling, including upgrading counters, cabinets, fixtures and appliances, adding insula...