NH Architects Hire Intern Architect

Bonin Architects recently added another Intern Architect to our team!
Jamie Gillon received both his Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Masters of Architecture from Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island. Prior to joining BA&A, Jamie has over seven years’ experience in high end residential, restaurant, and financial institution design while working with prestigious New England architectural firms. Jamie will be involved in all aspects of the design process, working directly with clients, builders, and engineers.

Outside of work, Jamie has utilized his architectural skills with Habitat for Humanity, and also was a finalist in the AIA’s 2009 Young Architect’s Forum competition.

Jamie is also an Eagle Scout. In his spare time, he is a high school wrestling official and is a member of the NH Wrestling Officials Association.

About Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC:

Bonin Architects & Associates creates innovative, energy efficient home designs, specializing in green, efficient homes incorporating recycled and energy efficient building materials and sustainable (green) energy practices. Project Management services include working with clients to determine budget requirements, material choices and product specifications for quotes, providing an apples-to-apples manufacturer bid comparison to clearly explain material and cost differences, and working with the contractor throughout the construction process.

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Wednesday, July 21, 2010 0 comments

Costly Exterior Design Pictures

costly exterior design pictures

exterior design

costly exterior design pictures
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Sunday, July 18, 2010 , 0 comments

Events: Things To Do

Don't miss the 3rd Annual Lakeside Living Expo this weekend at the Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, New Hampshire.  Gilford is located on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee, less than 90 minutes away from Boston and the seacoast!



This is the largest Lifestyle Show in New England with over 250 exhibitors in lodges and tents!  Bonin Architects will be exhibiting in Booth #75 in the Lake Winnipesaukee Tent.  Be sure to stop by to say hello! 

Lakeside Living Expo
Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford, NH
July 16-18, 2010
Friday 11-7; Saturday 10-6; Sunday 10-4
Seminars: 1:00 PM each day

While you're there, be sure to sit in on a Seminar on Green Home Design Considerations by NH Architect Jeremy Bonin.  Seminars will be presented all three days at 1:00 PM in the Seminar Room.

The Lakeside Living Expo celebrates lake homes, adirondack furniture & decor, boats and outdoor water sports adventure.  There is something for everyone at this show!






If you are planning to build a new lakefront home or cottage, remodel your existing home on the lake, or add living space with a home addition, one of your first stops should be Bonin Architects' booth!  Kimberly and Jeremy Bonin will answer your questions regarding the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act, building costs, renewable energy (solar and geothermal), and more!

See you there!
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 , 0 comments

Green Inspiration for the Bedroom

Green Inspiration for the Bedroom. One of the colors in a friendly environment for us all is the color green. Green is the inspiration for the bedroom make will create a sense of calm and friendly to those who sleep in the bed room. Comfortable and cool is the basis of green inspiration for the bedroom. With the hope of bringing an atmosphere of calm and cool forests into the room.





















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Sunday, July 11, 2010 0 comments

JULY SCHEDULE

On 12 July 2010
- will be at Thailand ( Pahtahlung )

On 16 July 2010
- will be at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

On 18 to 20 July 2010
- will be at Sandakan , Sabah
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Lake Sunapee Open House with Q&A July 10th

It's not too late to register to attend our Free Open House Tour at a custom home near Sunapee Harbor on Lake Sunapee, NH!  Here are the particulars:

Saturday, July 10, 2010
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Custom Home near Lake Sunapee



Whether you're a local or are visiting and thinking of owning a summer home on the Lake, if you are building a new home, adding square footage with an addition, or remodeling a lakefront home or cottage, get answers to your specific questions at this unique Open House! 

Q&A with Green Building Experts
Ask your questions to a local green architect, builder, and realtor!

NH Architect Jeremy Bonin, Custom Homebuilder Everett Pollard, and Local Realtor Dan O'Halloran answer your questions about the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act guidelines (CSPA) and how they may impact your anticipated home design, green building products and cost, reasonable time frames for designing and building a custom home, and more!  Your questions direct the discussion.



Directions to the Custom Home are given to registrants only!
To register, call 603-504-6009

The heat wave will take a break just in time for the weekend!  Sunapee weather for Saturday predicts a high of 79* and a 50% chance of a scattered thunderstorm or two - the perfect weather for being inside enjoying a home tour!  You'll have plenty of time to catch the fireworks in Newbury at the town's Old Home Day after the Open House!
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Thursday, July 8, 2010 , , , , 0 comments

Playhouses are for sharing!


After sharing my daughter Sophie's playhouse that her father and I built (see this post) - and having it featured in the pages of Flea Market Style - I continue to receive many kind comments and letters from readers who have been inspired to create similar little houses for their children. In fact, in recent months, I have received letters and photos from three readers who did more than dream as they put their hammers to use to build, renovate and/or repurpose playhouses for their own children (and grandchildren!). I am pleased to share some photos of these sweet, little houses and perhaps you might catch "playhouse fever" and think about building one of your own for your children!

For those who might be new here, this is Sophie's playhouse:


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Now, first up is the charming playhouse Tammy R. and her husband "renovated" for their daughter, Riley.
Tammy writes:

"I found your site over a year ago and fell in love with Sophie's playhouse. It has been my inspiration to do something similar. When we bought our home, it had a little playhouse (that had seen better days). I hated it and wanted my husband to use it for firewood. Instead he stored firewood in it.  Once I saw Sophie's playhouse on your blog, however, my mind starting racing and thought about all the wonderful things I could do with this existing playhouse that I once wanted burned. I coaxed my husband into relocating this playhouse via tractor to a more desired location. Now, near completion, everyone that sees it absolutely loves it! I want to thank you for the inspiration and I know Riley will have so many great memories."



Next, Penny W. is happy to share images of the adorable playhouse she and her husband built for their three grandchildren. (I sure hope the handyman and I are as energetic when we have grandchildren some day!):




Penny's grandchildren:

Finally, Dorcy C. shared photos of the playhouse she and her husband repurposed for their daughters.

She writes:

My oldest daughter, Kenzie, and I were on our way to the arboretum for some one-on-one time when we passed a house under renovation with this beat-up shed on the property. The shed had a large window that would be perfect for the two girls' cottage. We jumped out of the car to look at it and proceeded to ask one of the workers if the shed was going to stay with the house. He informed me that the homeowner had just given orders to demo the old shed. STOP!!! I called a million places to get it moved from the ivy-covered hill it was sitting on to our back yard. My husband said to forget about it - it would never happen...We showed him! We worked through the winter to paint it (not an easy paint job) and to replace the window and door (salvaged historic door and crystal doorknob). We are still in the process of "yucking it up"...adding odds and ends - but I couldn't wait to share it! And my mom and I made the fireplace!




And Dorcy's lucky girls:
 
Thanks to Tammy, Penny and Dorcy for sharing their new playhouses!!
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Sunday, July 4, 2010 0 comments