Author: Green Architect Jeremy Bonin, AIA, LEED AP
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Site assessments by an architect are useful for many reasons: The architect:

     1. Reviews the condition and characteristics of the site;
 
     2. Analyzes the site location, driveway access, and makes notes about views;


     3. Studies and notes the solar access, prevailing winds, vegetation and natural features;


     4. Considers any special considerations (Shoreland Protection, land use, etc.)

If you own land and are planning to build a home in the Dartmouth Lake Sunapee region, contact Bonin Architects for a free one-hour consultation in our office or at your site to answer any questions your might have about the design and building process.

Or, attend our next Open House and Q&A with local green building experts on Saturday, September 18th at a Lake Sunapee custom home. For more details, see our upcoming events page.

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For the second year in a row, Paolo Design Group wins an award in the Street of Dreams.  The award this year is for a Professional’s Choice Award for the Best Master Bedroom after comparing all the homes.  The success behind the overall Interior Design for “The Maybeck” in Macleay Overlook includes the blending of [...]

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Are you thinking about greening-up your home?  GreenLandLady.com has helpful articles on how to add sustainability to your home ranging from salvaged and reclamation remodeling to energy, such as this online article featuring several of Paolo’s earth-friendly designs.

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Our clients designing a timber home in Moultonborough, New Hampshire on Lake Winnipesaukee are continuing in the design process. The timber home totals 3,682 square feet of living space and is built overlooking the lake within the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act guidelines.

The first floor has a spacious master suite, complete with his and her walk-in closets and ample glazing to take advantage of the views of the lake. The timber frame design creates an open floor plan and plenty of space for entertaining.


A large deck on the lake side will be great for summer parties on the lake has a convenient outdoor shower and changing area for guests and grandchildren.
 

The second floor loft overlooks the great room and provides a bird’s eye view of the activity on the lake. Plenty of space is dedicated to recreation on the second floor, including a large media room and loft sitting area. An additional 560 square feet of living space over the garage offers additional space for… (Read the rest of this article at the following article source link for the full story)

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Paolo Design Group has FOUR events on the “drawing boards” this fall ranging from educational seminars to events that are just for fun.  Check out our Event Calendar for more details.  Be sure to mark your calendars for the following upcoming dates and times: 

DEMYSTIFYING INDUCTION COOKING: Tues, Sep 14th, 6 – 7 p.m.
CONVECTION COOKING CONUNDRUM: [...]

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With less than two weeks left of the 2010 Street of Dreams, your time to tour the homes is running out.  If you haven’t voted for house #4 called “The Maybeck,”  please do so to show your support to Paolo Design Group.   Paolo’s creativity is seen on the Street of Dreams tour for the second year in a row providing [...]

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Author: Green Architect Jeremy Bonin, AIA, LEED AP
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If you are planning a construction or remodeling project, there are a number of things you can do before you start:



     1.  Contact your local builder’s association, your county solid waste department, or your state environmental agency. They will provide information on recyclers and waste haulers in your area.


     2.  Consider whether deconstruction techniques can be used to prepare your site for renovation or construction. In some communities, deconstruction auctions are being effectively used to move building materials into the reuse market.


     3.  Check with local salvagers before purchasing new products. You might be surprised to find that many of them offer cabinets, doors, windows, and flooring that are in good condition for greatly reduced prices.


     4.  Reuse, and Recycling of Demolition Waste (PDF). This document can assist users in determining the most feasible methods for reducing C&D debris being disposed of in landfills.


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Sneak Peak!  Designer Paolo has been asked for the THIRD year in a row to design a feature for the Fall Home Improvement Show that is held in October facilitated by the Oregon Remodelers Association (ORA).  This year’s design will focus on what many call the “hub” of the home, the kitchen!  Paolo uses his [...]

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Author: Green Architect Jeremy Bonin, AIA, LEED AP
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Construction will begin right after Labor Day on our client’s vacation cottage in Blodgett’s Landing on Lake Sunapee. The new cottage was designed within the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act (CSPA) guidelines and the historic nature of Blodgett Landing’s architectural style.

The cottage plans feature a spacious porch overlooking the lake and adjacent open kitchen, dining, and living room for entertaining. The master suite on the second level also features a covered balcony for quiet evenings spent watching the sunset over Lake Sunapee.

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Note:  This is good news from the Structural Insulated Panel industry!  If you are looking for architects experienced in SIP panels, contact us about your project!

Industry survey reveals gains in residential market share helped producers dodge full force of construction downturn



July 1, 2010 – Despite four years of declining U.S. housing starts, the structural insulated panel (SIP) industry has avoided the full force of the economic recession, according to a recent survey conducted by the Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA). Results indicate that the industry experienced a 12 percent decrease in residential production volume in 2009, compared to a 28 percent drop in U.S. single family housing starts over the same time period.


2009 is the fifth consecutive year the industry has gained share in the residential market. It is now estimated that the panelized building system accounts for between one and two percent of U.S. single family home starts. SIPA Executive… (Read the rest of this article at the following article source link for the full story)

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