Craftsman Style Timber Home

Our timber frame design for a craftsman style home is under construction in central New York.  

The custom timber frame is being wrapped in energy efficient structural insulated panels, and will include green building materials such as a solar hot water system, metal roof, and high performance, energy efficient windows.

The 2642 SF home has 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths, and features an open floor plan in the kitchen, dining, and great room.  The home can easily accommodate accessibility issues in later years with a first floor Master Bedroom suite and all main features of the home on the main floor.

The basement has plenty of space for storage, mechanical room, two guest bedrooms, and a family room.

For more details on this custom home, visit the On The Boards section of Bonin Architects' website.

Timber House Plans – central Vermont

Here are some timber house plans we’re working on for our clients in central Vermont.

Designed with 1750 square feet, the one story home has a walkout basement to accommodate the sloping site. A mudroom attached to the garage has plenty of storage for coats and boots, including gardening gear. The laundry area is conveniently combined with the pantry, which features plenty of storage, a sink, built-in ironing board, and access to the screen porch. The kitchen design makes efficient use of the space and has plenty of room for two people who love to cook.

The kitchen is open to the dining and great room. A requirement for this home design is a first floor Master Bedroom suite. Architect Jeremy Bonin’s design includes a large his and hers walk-in closet with room for a bureau, and both a walk-in shower and whirlpool tub in the Master Bath. Double French doors lead to a private balcony, where the owners can enjoy a cup of morning coffee in their beautiful Vermont surroundings.

The timber home is currently in the preliminary design phase. The house plans will go through the revision process until all aspects of the design are drawn and specified.

One Story House Plans Update

The current design is 2158 square feet (not including the garage) for this one story home. A practical air-lock gable foyer entrance will reduce the amount of cold winter air that is let in the home. Large overhangs and energy efficient windows will help the home stay cool in summer by reducing solar glare.

When we move from the home design development stage into the construction phase, the floor plans will be finalized and material specifications compiled for bids. In the meantime, final revisions are being made to the plan to meet the homeowners’ needs.

The home was originally to be built with conventional 2x building material, but after hearing the many benefits of structural insulated panels, the homeowners changed their minds to include SIPs for the walls and roof. Some of the features and benefits of SIPs are:

• Reduced energy costs (50%-60% less per year when combined with other high performance building systems)
  
• Healthy living environment
  
• Reduced construction site waste
  
• Design flexibility
  
• Fast installation and reduced labor costs
  
• Finish-ready exterior
  
• Superior strength to meet wind and snow loads.

A timber frame roof system will support the structural insulated panels, allowing for an open living, dining area, and kitchen while creating a beautiful interior.

The design has plenty of storage space in all areas of the home, including the laundry / pantry, a generous walk-in closet in the Master Bedroom suite, and more storage space in the mechanical room in the garage.

The homeowners’ focus on energy efficiency doesn’t stop with a high performance insulation system. In addition to solar options and a Tulikivi masonry stove, they are considering geothermal heating system, and a future wind turbine!

Check back for updates as the energy efficient systems and materials are selected!

One Story House Plans for a Green Home

We enjoy visiting our client’s sites and hearing about their plans for building a green home. Many couples search long and hard for that perfect property to build on, such as our clients, Brian and Gail. After years of searching, they purchased 73 acres of land in picturesque Jaffrey, New Hampshire. The property is truly a find, located on the top of a hill and offering 180-degree views of the mountains.

Jeremy’s interpretation of their ideas translated into the custom home plans below for a 2000 square foot one-story home designed for energy efficiency and low maintenance. The one story plan is both simple and efficient while accounting for future accessibility issues. The floor plan includes a quaint courtyard which takes advantage of the beautiful views while bringing nature and natural light into the home; giving the living room and the Master Bedroom suite light and ventilation on three sides. The main living spaces, as well as patios outside the master and living area maximize the southern and eastern views.

Brian and Gail will use our project management services to ensure the quality of the design is delivered during construction. Energy efficient building materials include SIP panels, an active solar hot water collection system, geothermal heating, and adaptability to allow for a future wind turbine. This green home design proves energy efficiency is beautiful!

If you’re planning to build an energy efficient home, come meet us at one of our green events – a home show, free green home seminar or an open house!

Jackie Lampiasi

Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC