home design

The Future of Green Building

For leaders of the green building industry, standards are weaved throughout the mission of the company. The leaders in green building and sustainable construction have been incorporating green components into their designs for years, before the green building movement emerged on the scene.

Construction Digital spoke with experts from McCarthy Building Companies, GreenStreet and Bonin Architects and Associates to discover the latest trends in green building, the factors driving sustainability and the effect that green building has on the overall construction industry in an article titled "The Leaders Shaping the Expansion of Green Building".

Look for the full article at Construction Digital online.

Wordless Wednesday

Courtesy: John Saladino via Cote De Texas

Celebrity Home Lust

Who knew Crocodile Dundee would have a home like this. I am in LOVE! Check out Casa Sugar for the full tour.

$6.5 in Montecito, CA, this stunning French Country home is surrounded by mountain views, organic citrus gardens and has the most perfect pool and cabana I've ever seen.

Do you think they'd throw in the Hermes blanket in the sale?

Bella Notte L O V E

Ten years ago my sister used to take me to a sweet little shop in Spring, Texas that introduced me to the outrageously luxurious (and outrageously expensive) bed linens. Made in San Francisco, all Bella Notte bedding is toned with non-toxic dyes and all textiles are machine washable. I finally have a Bella Notte bed of my own. Dreams really are much sweeter on Bella Notte beds.

This is my bed. The new Olivia bolster in Cypress with fawn quilted coverlet. Heaven!

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Labor Day marks the end of summer. Relax, Enjoy and Don't Labor too much this weekend!!

Image: Megan Mullally's house as featured in this month's Elle Decor

Architect Services: Site Assessment

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, look for our upcoming events.