Giving Back to the Community: Update

R.P. Johnson’s event, We Build It Forward,  brought  community members and local businesses together to give back to neighbors, schools, parks, and landmarks in the local area.  In fact, ten projects in seven towns were completed on June 25, 2011, and included fundraisers, yard cleanups, fixing park shelters, and painting an entire house.

Bonin Architects led a team to build a community bulletin board at the Andover NH transfer station, and had help from our employees, kids, and even our clients!  Architect Jeremy Bonin designed the bulletin board - not a timber frame, but an attractive design nonetheless!

Other community projects completed were painting and repairing a picket fence at East Andover Preschool, replacing the roof on a mobile home in Sunapee, NH, building a handicap ramp, installing two storm doors and doing a yard cleanup in Sutton Mills, and cleaning up Wadleigh State Park in North Sutton.

The day was documented by The Kearsarge Chronicle.  Watch the community come together on this day of giving back, and watch for details on next year’s We Build It Forward!

R.P. Johnson & Son has called for community support and New Hampshire has answered

Andover, NH (PRWEB) June 24, 2011 

Seeing the rush of volunteers, sponsors and donated materials show up, at 8am on Saturday June 25th at R.P. Johnson and Son in Andover, NH for the We Build it Forward Outreach event will be a powerful testament to the unity and giving nature of this NH community, but no more than the outpouring of support they have already seen from area businesses and citizens in the form of thousands in event sponsorships and material donations and dozens and dozens of volunteers. Notable team leaders include special support from Bonin Architects of New London. Sponsors who went well over the call of duty include: Marvin Windows and Doors, A.W. Hastings, Co, Inc., Old Hampshire Designs and The Lions Club of Sunapee.

Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/346662#ixzz1QDYYluw9

We Build It Forward – Community Event

ONE DAY. ONE COMMUNITY. ONE CHALLENGE. 
A powerful day of giving and serving Others

Bonin Architects is proud to be a Team Leader in our local 2011 We Build It Forward campaign.  Spearheaded by R.P. Johnson & Son, We Build it Forward is a way for everyone in the community to help out their neighbors in need.  

On Saturday, June 25, 2011, Bonin Architects will join hundreds of individuals who will take part in serving others.  

Have you been inspired by someone who made a difference in your life?  It could have been an act large or small where someone went out of their way to help you with a problem, situation, or was just there when you needed them.  Now is your opportunity to “pay it forward” and help someone else!  From painting or yard clean-up to fundraisers that help feed the hungry or build homes, you can be involved by signing up at the We Build It Forward website.  You can either join the Bonin Architects team or build a team with some of your friends and colleagues.  

We need your help!  This is what you can do:

First:  Ask yourself who you can help - write it down
Second:  Decide how you want to help! – write it down
Third:  Sign up online or call us and say YES! I know how I can help!

Need Some Ideas?

• Plan a fundraiser dinner and sell tickets at the door
• Choose a community member in need of a deck or home repair of some kind
• Choose an area of town that needs a clean up
• Find a youth or recreational organization that needs a new structure
• Stage a bake sale, clothes drive, food drive
• Fix a door
• Replace an electrical box
• Clean up a public place
• Repair a fence
• Paint a house
• Repair a window
• Donate bikes to needy kids
• Bring meals to seniors who need a home cooked meal
• Offer to play music and entertain all these wonderful, giving people
• Make a donation of materials or dollars toward materials

The event will serve the R.P. Johnson & Son service area and will commence at the Rte. 11 Andover, NH location.

Say YES to join us!  Sign up at WeBuildItForward.com today!  You’ll be helping your neighbors and having a great time!

Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC, 209 Main Street, New London, NH.  For more information call or email us!  603-526-6200, info@boninarchitects.com

November Timber Home Show

If you live in Connecticut, Massachusetts, or the Albany, New York area, check out The Log & Timber Home Show in West Springfield, Massachusetts this November!

Bonin Architects will be exhibiting in Booth #334.  Stop by and see us!

 The Log & Timber Home Show

Eastern States Exposition

West Springfield, Mass

November 19-21, 2010

Friday, Nov 19: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday, Nov 20: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday, Nov 21: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Also, look for a free seminar presentation by Architect Jeremy Bonin on "Designing Your Timber Home", Saturday at Noon.

Need directions?  Click here

Ticket information?  Click here

About Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP:

Jeremy Bonin, a principal partner of Bonin Architects & Associates, is an award-winning architect and the author of TIMBER FRAMES: Designing Your Custom Home, which was written to help homeowners become fully involved in the design of their new timber frame or post and beam home.  Jeremy has a special interest in sustainable design and green homes with a specialty in structural insulated panels and timber framing while incorporating other sustainable (green) energy practices, including geothermal, solar, radiant heat, and energy-efficient foundation systems. 

September Open House

Join us for another Open House and Q&A with our local Green Building experts!  If you are thinking of relocating to the Dartmouth Lake Sunapee region and are considering building a new home or remodelling an old one, you won't want to miss this informative event!

Saturday, September 18, 2010

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Custom home near Lake Sunapee

An informal setting where you can ask local Green Building Experts questions about Shoreland Protection guidelines, green home design, renewable energy, building materials & costs, and more!

Local Experts:
Architect Jeremy Bonin, Bonin Architects & Associates
Custom Builder Everett Pollard, Northcape Design
Realtor Dan O'Halloran, Colby Real Estate
Engineer Charlie Hirshberg, CLD Consulting Engineers

Registration is required!!  Directions given to registrants only - call today!
Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC
603-504-6009

Lakeside Living Expo, Gunstock Mt. Resort, July 16-18, 2010

The Lakeside Living Expo is back by popular demand at Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford, NH this summer! 

Be one of the over 5,000 attendees who will enter the Expo through a log home and enjoy several hours browsing the exhibits, watching the demonstrations and visiting the feature areas at the largest lakeside living lifestyle event in the country!

Lakeside Living Expo

Gunstock Mountain Resort

Gilford, NH

July 16 through 18, 2010

If you are thinking of building a new home or addition, or remodeling your current home, be sure to catch a free seminar on Green Homes by NH Architect Jeremy Bonin at the Show!  Bonin, an award-winning architect and author, will present the seminar "Green Home Considerations" for attendees!

Show Hours:

Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Green Home Seminars:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 1:00 PM

Click here to print discounted admission tickets to the show!

Weekend Open House - Sunapee NH

If you are considering building a new home in the Lake Sunapee / New London area or remodelling your existing home, you won't want to miss a special Open House Saturday, May 1st at a custom home near Lake Sunapee!

Come tour this beautiful custom timber home and get meet local green building experts Everett Pollard of Northcape Design, Jeremy Bonin of Bonin Architects & Associates, and Dan O'Halloran of Colby Real Estate.  Everett, Jeremy, and Dan will anwer your questions about building a new home - questions about Shoreland Protection guidelines, green home design, solar energy systems, geothermal heating, radiant heat, SIP panels, timber frames, building costs, and more! 

Saturday, May 1st     4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

CALL FOR DIRECTIONS

Bonin Architects & Associates 603-504-6009

May Events: NH Open House with Green Architect, Builder & Realtor

Are you planning to build a new home or addition?
Remodeling your home or lakefront cottage?
This event is just for you!

Open House
Talk with Local Green Design & Building Experts!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Custom home near Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire

Come tour a beautiful lakeside custom home and get answers to your questions about building a home! Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere, refreshments, and learn about Shoreland Protection guidelines, the importance of green home design, building costs, budgeting, the construction process, purchasing land, and more!

Registration is required for this free event!
Register by calling Bonin Architects at 603-504-6009

About the Experts:

Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP: Jeremy Bonin, a principal partner of Bonin Architects & Associates, is an accomplished speaker, award-winning architect, and the author of TIMBER FRAMES: Designing Your Custom Home, which was written to help homeowners become fully involved in the design of a custom home. Jeremy has a special interest in sustainable design and green building while incorporating energy efficient building materials and renewable energy systems including geothermal heating, wind power, and solar energy.

Dan O'Halloran: Dan is a high-energy realtor who specializes in residential real estate. Over the past four years with Colby Real Estate he has gained considerable experience working with clients and developers on view lots and subdivision transactions. Dan uses the most current marketing and advertising technology and techniques available in the real estate industry to achieve maximum visibility for every client he works with. His background in finance and marketing rounds out his qualifications and enhances his skills he offers.

Everett Pollard: For over thirty years Everett has been designing and building custom homes in the Lake Sunapee area. He and his staff are involved from day one of their projects, assuring a successful and fun process. Everett is dedicated to the building industry as a whole, which is evident by his active role in associations such as the local and national Home Builder's Association. His priorities are successfully balanced between preserving the environment and providing superior customer service to his clients.

NH Ski Up Mount Sunapee

Join us Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Mount Sunapee for an awesome day of skiing, snowboarding, tailgating, networking, giveaways, and a barbecue!

Registration: Online
Pick up your pass: Starting at 8:00 AM 3/13 at Mt. Sunapee
BBQ lunch (FREE): 12:30 at the NH Ski Up Tent
Raffles / Apres Ski: Starting at 3:00 PM

Register online for discounted tickets ($39 each!), then just show up at the mountain, find the Ski-Up Tailgate Tent by the chairlifts to pick up your pass and fun bag of swag!

The first 30 registrants online receive a free T-Shirt! Register early at http://nhskiup1.eventbrite.com/.

Already have a season pass at Sunapee? Your registration for the event is FREE! The “beach” at Mt. Sunapee is your place for fun! Check it out!!



Don’t have ski or snowboard equipment? No problem, just bring a printout of your registration or mention “Ski-Up” to Outspokin’ located at the intersection of Rte 103A and Rte 103 and get discounted rentals ($20 for boots, poles, skis or snowboard)!

Need a place to stay? Lodging discounts provided by the Rosewood Inn and 1806 Inn. See registration page for details.

Sponsors: Colby Real Estate, Outspokin’ Bicycle & Sport, Sugar River Bank, Northcape Design Build, E-Forecasting, Bonin Architects, D'Orazio Electrical, Pizza Chef, Ellie’s Café & Deli, Lumber Barn, Anne Marie Appel / Massage Therapist, and Stimulus:Grafikus.

Source: Green Home Design Architect

Open House Success!

Thanks to everyone who came by to say hello at our Grand Opening and Open House last week! We were pleasantly surprised to have so many business owners and residents stop by to introduce themselves and learn a little about Bonin Architects.

Ellie’s Café provided hot hors d'œuvres for the event, and Kimberly and Jeremy Bonin shared cake with guests to celebrate our Grand Opening.

For a while there was barely room to move!

A big thanks, too, to the Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the Open House for the Baynham’s Square businesses. Many of the Board Members came to welcome us to the community and comment on our beautiful office space. Baynham’s owner, Tom Vaughn, was on hand for the festivities and received many compliments on the great businesses occupying the Square.

If you didn’t get a chance to come to the Open House, please stop in the next time you’re in New London!

NH Green Architects Open House

Open House & Business After Hours
Bonin Architects & Associates
Baynham’s Square
209 Main Street, New London, NH 03257

Thursday, October 29, 2009
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Come say hello and help us celebrate our relocation to New London! Light refreshments by Ellie’s Café & Deli.

Also having Open Houses the same day and time are the other Baynham’s Square businesses: Ellie’s Café & Deli, Vessels & Jewels and The Banks Gallery. We look forward to meeting you!

Free; please RSVP by October 28, 2009 to kim@boninarchitects.com

CT Home Show

Don't miss the Log & Timber Home Show at the CT Expo Center this weekend! In addition to log and timber frame manufacturers, Bonin Architects will be on hand to answer any questions you might have about green homes, including energy efficient homes with conventional building materials, energy efficient systems and features, panel homes, and of course timber homes.

Show hours:

Friday 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Sunday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Admission Cost $15 per adult; Children 18 and under free.

Click these links for details

Discounted Admission Tickets

Directions

Free Green Home Seminar & Open House Tour October 11, 2009

October is a great time of year to visit New Hampshire - and one of the most popular holiday weekends is Columbus Day when the foliage is at its best.

If you are thinking of building a new green home, building a home addition, or renovating your existing home, you won't want to miss a Free Green Home Seminar in Newbury, NH (right across from scenic Mt. Sunapee) and an Open House of a Timberpeg green home (under construction) on Sunday, October 11th, Columbus Day weekend.

The seminar and open house are hosted by Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC and Old Hampshire Designs and are open to the public. Here are the details:

Free Seminar on Green Building

Best Western Sunapee Lake Lodge 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

(registration starts at 8:30 AM)

1403 Route 103, Newbury, NH 03255

Seminar topics:

Green Home Design by Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP

Timber Framing & SIP Panels by Jay Tucker, Old Hampshire Designs

Free Open House Tour of Timberpeg Green Hybrid Home

Lot 22, Summit Road, Sutton, NH 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

(home is under construction)

Seminar pre-registration is requested, but not required. Get an Itinerary, registration, and directions for these green events!

Dan O'Halloran from Colby Real Estate will be on hand at the seminar, so if you are looking for land in the Sunapee / New London area, be sure to talk to him about his listings!

Free Green Events and Things to Do

If you're thinking about building an energy efficient green home, you won't want to miss these upcoming green events!

Looking for land with a view in the Sunapee / New London area?

View Lots Open House Barbecue
Saturday, September 19th 10 AM - 2 PM
Prospect Hill, Georges Mills, NH
Lots overlook Lake Sunapee and Mt. Sunapee
Lots discounted for attendees!
Hosted by Colby Real Estate, New London, NH
Others on hand: Bonin Architects, Old Hampshire Designs & Sugar River Bank
Click here for directions

Building an energy efficient home? Learn how!

Free Green Home Seminar & Open House Tour
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Seminar 9:00 - 11:00 AM, Newbury, NH
Open House Tour 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sutton, NH
For information and directions, click here


Thinking about building a Timber House? Come visit us!
Log & Timber Home Show, Hartford, CT
October 16 - 18, 2009
Don't miss Jeremy Bonin's seminar at the show, "Green Home Designs"
Get discounted tickets, directions, and show times - click here

Sunapee View Lot Open House BBQ

On Saturday September 19th from 10am to 2pm Colby Real Estate is hosting a BBQ Open House at a view lot subdivision they have on the market. The lots are conveniently located just 10 minutes from New London and 15minutes from Mount Sunapee. All of the lots have views of Lake Sunapee, Mt. Sunapee and some even get views of Ledge Pond. For those who are able to attend you will have the opportunity to:

• Walk the Various Lots For Sale
  
• Learn About New Construction Financing
  
• Discuss and Review Various House Plans
  
• Lot Sizes Ranging From 5 Acres to 15+Acres

To assist with any questions you may have with new construction financing, design, building costs Colby Real Estate has arranged to have the following professionals on site:

• Kim & Jeremy Bonin of Bonin Architects
  
• Jay Tucker of Old Hampshire Designs
  
• Elizabeth Dabrowski of Sugar River Bank
  
• Dan O’Halloran of Colby Real Estate

We would love to know if you are planning on attending. Please either email Colby Real Estate at dano@colbyinc.com or RSVP via this link http://twtvite.com/lon3sf

This link will take you to 3 of the lots that they have on the active market. Additional lots will be made available for sale during the event and the developer is significantly discounting the lots for attendees: Granite Ridge Lots

PS- Dan O’Halloran is manning the grill so the food will be great! :-)

Directions
From I89 Exit 12 head towards Georges Mills-Sunapee on Rte 11. Take 1st right after gas station and take immediate left onto Prospect Hill. Granite Ridge is on the right with immense stone entrance. If you see Prospect Hill Antiques, you’ve gone too far!

source: http://sunapeeregionblog.com/2009/09/11/sunapee-view-lot-bbq-open-house/

Log & Timber Home Show - Hartford, CT

Join us at the Log & Timber Home Show!
Booth #514

Connecticut Expo Center
Hartford, CT
October 16-18, 2009

Click for additional information, including show times, directions, and discounted tickets

Discounted Home Show Tickets

Congressman Hodes NH Clean Economy Expo

Bonin Architects & Associates is proud to be participating in the Clean Economy Expo to be held Monday, August 24th in Concord, NH. Clean energy businesses from all over the state will be on hand to demonstrate how they are creating New Hampshire jobs and helping produce clean, local energy.

The Clean Economy Expo is sponsored by Congressman Paul Hodes, and cosponsored by the American Federation of Labor - Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), and Repower America.

Federal, State, and Regional leaders will be available to discuss current initiatives and opportunities.

NH Clean Economy Expo
Monday, August 24, 2009
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
IBEW Hall,
48 Airport Road,
Concord, NH 03301

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Stop by and say hello!

NH Things To Do

If you are looking for things to do in New Hampshire this weekend, head over to the Lakeside Living Expo at Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford! The Expo, in its second year, is located near beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee, less than 90 minutes from Boston and the NH seacoast.

The Expo will feature over 200 companies featuring 300 exhibits from around the NH Lakes Region, including manufacturers of log and timber houses, suppliers of building products, rustic Adirondack home decor, furniture, artists, boating equipment, and indoor and outdoor cottage accessories.

Exhibit booths will be located in several tents surrounding the property. Bonin Architects & Associates will be located in the Lake Winnesquam tent in Booth #144.

2nd Annual Lakeside Living ExpoGunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford, NH
July 17-19, 2009
Friday Noon-8PM * Saturday 10AM – 8PM * Sunday 10AM – 4PM

If you’re planning to build a green home – whether it is timber frame, post and beam, structural insulated panels (SIPs or stress skin panels) or a conventional green home, make Bonin Architects’ booth your first stop! While you’re there, plan to attend a FREE SEMINAR on Green Homes by Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP.

Free Seminar on Green Homes
Friday & Saturday 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM * Sunday 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM

Looking for discounted admission tickets?

2009 Lakeside Living Expo, Gilford NH

The 2nd Annual Lakeside Living Expo will be held July 17 – 19, 2009 at the Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford, New Hampshire, located on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee, less than 90 minutes from Boston and the NH seacoast. The Expo will feature over 200 companies featuring 300 exhibits from around the NH Lakes Region, including manufacturers of log and timber frame homes, suppliers of building products, rustic Adirondack home decor, furniture, artists, boating equipment, and indoor and outdoor cottage accessories.

2nd Annual Lakeside Living Expo
Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford, NH
July 17 – 19, 2009
Friday Noon – 8PM; Saturday 10AM-8PM; Sunday 10AM-4PM

A special feature of the Lakeside Expo is a series of Free Seminars. NH Architects Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC is pleased to be presenting three Seminars on Green Homebuilding. Bonin Architects’ seminars are scheduled Friday and Saturday from 4:00 to 4:30 PM, and Sunday from 1:15 PM to 1:45 PM. The Green Homebuilding Seminars will feature topics such as sustainability, the guiding principles of green home design, the phases of design, and passive green design. Attendees will also learn about what design considerations go into a green home, including massing, solar orientation, and site factors that affect a home design, as well as solar energy systems and geothermal heating.

The featured speaker is Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP, a principal partner of Bonin Architects & Associates. Bonin is an accomplished speaker, award-winning architect, and the author of TIMBER FRAMES: Designing Your Custom Home, an invaluable tool to help homeowners become fully involved in the design of their new energy efficient home. Bonin sponsors free Green Building Seminars throughout New England and is a regularly featured speaker for Timber Frame Business Council events and the Timber Frame Engineering Council.

Green Home Design Seminars
Speaker: NH Architect Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP
Lakeside Living Expo, July 17-19, 2009
Friday and Saturday 4:00 PM – 4:30 PMSunday 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM

If you are planning to build a green home, whether you're interested in timber homes, post and beam, structural insulated panels, conventional framing or other building method, you won't want to miss Jeremy's seminar! Stop by Bonin Architects’ booth to meet Kimberly and Jeremy Bonin, who will be on hand to talk about green building and answer any questions you have in regard to energy efficient home design, the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act, and renewable energy systems such as geothermal heating, and solar energy systems.

Timber Frame Home Show - Concord, NH

We're getting ready to exhibit at the Log & Timber Frame Home Show in Concord, NH this weekend. If you are interested in building a timber frame, post and beam home, or a green home with conventional materials, we hope you can stop by to see us! Show information is listed below.

6th Annual New England
Log & Timber Frame Home Show
Douglas Everett Arena
Concord, New Hampshire
April 24th - April 26th
Bonin Architects - Booth #49

Looking for directions? Check out our Green Events page! Remember to stop by our booth to pick up a free Home Show chart to keep track of the vendors you've visited!

Show times:

Friday, April 24th: Noon - 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 25th: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 26th: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM