SOLAR BARN. Our clients came to us to design and build the first phase of a project on their family’s property abutting a coastal wetland nature preserve. We designed and built a timber framed solar barn containing a garage, workshop, and two-bedroom guest suite. We wanted to construct a well-detailed wooden structure that maximized open space. The building was so energy-efficient that the need for oil or gas was eliminated.

We challenged ourselves with designing an energy-conscious, super-insulated structure which would also maintain the integrity of the classic barn style proven to stand the test of time. Our team promoted the use of both local businesses and materials throughout the building process. Notable features included 13 two-ton trusses of indigenous hemlock, ash flooring, and locally harvested custom wainscoting. On the exterior, the board and batten siding was made from locally harvested eastern white cedar. The kitchen cabinets were made entirely from framing scraps left on site by woodworker Derek Preble and the custom steel details were made by the local metal shop Haley's Metal.

By integrating external rigid insulation and a rain screen cladding system to provide a thermal break throughout, we were able to obtain a wall R-value of 35 and roof value of R50. The building’s vacuum tube solar hot water array was designed to maintain a temperature of 60 degrees throughout the winter and will be supplemented with a wood stove as necessary.

SOLAR BARN. Our clients came to us to design and build the first phase of a project on their family’s property abutting a coastal wetland nature preserve. We designed and built a timber framed solar barn containing a garage, workshop, and two-bedroom guest suite. We wanted to construct a well-detailed wooden structure that maximized open space. The building was so energy-efficient that the need for oil or gas was eliminated.

We challenged ourselves with designing an energy-conscious, super-insulated structure which would also maintain the integrity of the classic barn style proven to stand the test of time. Our team promoted the use of both local businesses and materials throughout the building process. Notable features included 13 two-ton trusses of indigenous hemlock, ash flooring, and locally harvested custom wainscoting. On the exterior, the board and batten siding was made from locally harvested eastern white cedar. The kitchen cabinets were made entirely from framing scraps left on site by woodworker Derek Preble and the custom steel details were made by the local metal shop Haley's Metal.

By integrating external rigid insulation and a rain screen cladding system to provide a thermal break throughout, we were able to obtain a wall R-value of 35 and roof value of R50. The building’s vacuum tube solar hot water array was designed to maintain a temperature of 60 degrees throughout the winter and will be supplemented with a wood stove as necessary.

SOLAR BARN. Our clients came to us to design and build the first phase of a project on their family’s property abutting a coastal wetland nature preserve. We designed and built a timber framed solar barn containing a garage, workshop, and two-bedroom guest suite. We wanted to construct a well-detailed wooden structure that maximized open space. The building was so energy-efficient that the need for oil or gas was eliminated.

We challenged ourselves with designing an energy-conscious, super-insulated structure which would also maintain the integrity of the classic barn style proven to stand the test of time. Our team promoted the use of both local businesses and materials throughout the building process. Notable features included 13 two-ton trusses of indigenous hemlock, ash flooring, and locally harvested custom wainscoting. On the exterior, the board and batten siding was made from locally harvested eastern white cedar. The kitchen cabinets were made entirely from framing scraps left on site by woodworker Derek Preble and the custom steel details were made by the local metal shop Haley's Metal.

By integrating external rigid insulation and a rain screen cladding system to provide a thermal break throughout, we were able to obtain a wall R-value of 35 and roof value of R50. The building’s vacuum tube solar hot water array was designed to maintain a temperature of 60 degrees throughout the winter and will be supplemented with a wood stove as necessary.

SOLAR BARN. Our clients came to us to design and build the first phase of a project on their family’s property abutting a coastal wetland nature preserve. We designed and built a timber framed solar barn containing a garage, workshop, and two-bedroom guest suite. We wanted to construct a well-detailed wooden structure that maximized open space. The building was so energy-efficient that the need for oil or gas was eliminated.

We challenged ourselves with designing an energy-conscious, super-insulated structure which would also maintain the integrity of the classic barn style proven to stand the test of time. Our team promoted the use of both local businesses and materials throughout the building process. Notable features included 13 two-ton trusses of indigenous hemlock, ash flooring, and locally harvested custom wainscoting. On the exterior, the board and batten siding was made from locally harvested eastern white cedar. The kitchen cabinets were made entirely from framing scraps left on site by woodworker Derek Preble and the custom steel details were made by the local metal shop Haley's Metal.

By integrating external rigid insulation and a rain screen cladding system to provide a thermal break throughout, we were able to obtain a wall R-value of 35 and roof value of R50. The building’s vacuum tube solar hot water array was designed to maintain a temperature of 60 degrees throughout the winter and will be supplemented with a wood stove as necessary.

SOLAR BARN. Our clients came to us to design and build the first phase of a project on their family’s property abutting a coastal wetland nature preserve. We designed and built a timber framed solar barn containing a garage, workshop, and two-bedroom guest suite. We wanted to construct a well-detailed wooden structure that maximized open space. The building was so energy-efficient that the need for oil or gas was eliminated.

We challenged ourselves with designing an energy-conscious, super-insulated structure which would also maintain the integrity of the classic barn style proven to stand the test of time. Our team promoted the use of both local businesses and materials throughout the building process. Notable features included 13 two-ton trusses of indigenous hemlock, ash flooring, and locally harvested custom wainscoting. On the exterior, the board and batten siding was made from locally harvested eastern white cedar. The kitchen cabinets were made entirely from framing scraps left on site by woodworker Derek Preble and the custom steel details were made by the local metal shop Haley's Metal.

By integrating external rigid insulation and a rain screen cladding system to provide a thermal break throughout, we were able to obtain a wall R-value of 35 and roof value of R50. The building’s vacuum tube solar hot water array was designed to maintain a temperature of 60 degrees throughout the winter and will be supplemented with a wood stove as necessary.

SOLAR BARN. Our clients came to us to design and build the first phase of a project on their family’s property abutting a coastal wetland nature preserve. We designed and built a timber framed solar barn containing a garage, workshop, and two-bedroom guest suite. We wanted to construct a well-detailed wooden structure that maximized open space. The building was so energy-efficient that the need for oil or gas was eliminated.

We challenged ourselves with designing an energy-conscious, super-insulated structure which would also maintain the integrity of the classic barn style proven to stand the test of time. Our team promoted the use of both local businesses and materials throughout the building process. Notable features included 13 two-ton trusses of indigenous hemlock, ash flooring, and locally harvested custom wainscoting. On the exterior, the board and batten siding was made from locally harvested eastern white cedar. The kitchen cabinets were made entirely from framing scraps left on site by woodworker Derek Preble and the custom steel details were made by the local metal shop Haley's Metal.

By integrating external rigid insulation and a rain screen cladding system to provide a thermal break throughout, we were able to obtain a wall R-value of 35 and roof value of R50. The building’s vacuum tube solar hot water array was designed to maintain a temperature of 60 degrees throughout the winter and will be supplemented with a wood stove as necessary.

SOLAR BARN. Our clients came to us to design and build the first phase of a project on their family’s property abutting a coastal wetland nature preserve. We designed and built a timber framed solar barn containing a garage, workshop, and two-bedroom guest suite. We wanted to construct a well-detailed wooden structure that maximized open space. The building was so energy-efficient that the need for oil or gas was eliminated.

We challenged ourselves with designing an energy-conscious, super-insulated structure which would also maintain the integrity of the classic barn style proven to stand the test of time. Our team promoted the use of both local businesses and materials throughout the building process. Notable features included 13 two-ton trusses of indigenous hemlock, ash flooring, and locally harvested custom wainscoting. On the exterior, the board and batten siding was made from locally harvested eastern white cedar. The kitchen cabinets were made entirely from framing scraps left on site by woodworker Derek Preble and the custom steel details were made by the local metal shop Haley's Metal.

By integrating external rigid insulation and a rain screen cladding system to provide a thermal break throughout, we were able to obtain a wall R-value of 35 and roof value of R50. The building’s vacuum tube solar hot water array was designed to maintain a temperature of 60 degrees throughout the winter and will be supplemented with a wood stove as necessary.

SOLAR BARN. Our clients came to us to design and build the first phase of a project on their family’s property abutting a coastal wetland nature preserve. We designed and built a timber framed solar barn containing a garage, workshop, and two-bedroom guest suite. We wanted to construct a well-detailed wooden structure that maximized open space. The building was so energy-efficient that the need for oil or gas was eliminated.

We challenged ourselves with designing an energy-conscious, super-insulated structure which would also maintain the integrity of the classic barn style proven to stand the test of time. Our team promoted the use of both local businesses and materials throughout the building process. Notable features included 13 two-ton trusses of indigenous hemlock, ash flooring, and locally harvested custom wainscoting. On the exterior, the board and batten siding was made from locally harvested eastern white cedar. The kitchen cabinets were made entirely from framing scraps left on site by woodworker Derek Preble and the custom steel details were made by the local metal shop Haley's Metal.

By integrating external rigid insulation and a rain screen cladding system to provide a thermal break throughout, we were able to obtain a wall R-value of 35 and roof value of R50. The building’s vacuum tube solar hot water array was designed to maintain a temperature of 60 degrees throughout the winter and will be supplemented with a wood stove as necessary.

SOLAR BARN. Our clients came to us to design and build the first phase of a project on their family’s property abutting a coastal wetland nature preserve. We designed and built a timber framed solar barn containing a garage, workshop, and two-bedroom guest suite. We wanted to construct a well-detailed wooden structure that maximized open space. The building was so energy-efficient that the need for oil or gas was eliminated.

We challenged ourselves with designing an energy-conscious, super-insulated structure which would also maintain the integrity of the classic barn style proven to stand the test of time. Our team promoted the use of both local businesses and materials throughout the building process. Notable features included 13 two-ton trusses of indigenous hemlock, ash flooring, and locally harvested custom wainscoting. On the exterior, the board and batten siding was made from locally harvested eastern white cedar. The kitchen cabinets were made entirely from framing scraps left on site by woodworker Derek Preble and the custom steel details were made by the local metal shop Haley's Metal.

By integrating external rigid insulation and a rain screen cladding system to provide a thermal break throughout, we were able to obtain a wall R-value of 35 and roof value of R50. The building’s vacuum tube solar hot water array was designed to maintain a temperature of 60 degrees throughout the winter and will be supplemented with a wood stove as necessary.

SOLAR BARN. Our clients came to us to design and build the first phase of a project on their family’s property abutting a coastal wetland nature preserve. We designed and built a timber framed solar barn containing a garage, workshop, and two-bedroom guest suite. We wanted to construct a well-detailed wooden structure that maximized open space. The building was so energy-efficient that the need for oil or gas was eliminated.

We challenged ourselves with designing an energy-conscious, super-insulated structure which would also maintain the integrity of the classic barn style proven to stand the test of time. Our team promoted the use of both local businesses and materials throughout the building process. Notable features included 13 two-ton trusses of indigenous hemlock, ash flooring, and locally harvested custom wainscoting. On the exterior, the board and batten siding was made from locally harvested eastern white cedar. The kitchen cabinets were made entirely from framing scraps left on site by woodworker Derek Preble and the custom steel details were made by the local metal shop Haley's Metal.

By integrating external rigid insulation and a rain screen cladding system to provide a thermal break throughout, we were able to obtain a wall R-value of 35 and roof value of R50. The building’s vacuum tube solar hot water array was designed to maintain a temperature of 60 degrees throughout the winter and will be supplemented with a wood stove as necessary.