Two AIA awards won for house I photographed

Architects: Gossens Bachman Architects

2004 AIA Vermont Excellence in Architecture

2005  AIA New England Design Award for Excellence in Architecture

This is one of the  most unusual houses I have ever photographed. The owner wanted to be in

a "protective environment to eliminate outside noise and unwanted intrusions."1 The entire house could be completely shut off from the outside using large window panels and huge metal gates. Skylights and a hidden garden were the only "accesses" to the outside.  Grass roof, healthy materials, and energy efficient systems, were part of the design, as well.

1 quote from Gossens Bachman Architects website.

Lucy's Garden #3

Don Hanson has been one of my favorite Vermont artists for over 30 years.  Thought you would like to see one of his garden paintings that I have the pleasure of owning.  It is an Oil on Panel, 10 x10. To see more of my long time friend's work visit: donhansonart.com

South Ridge is certified LEED Home and Vermont Builds Greener Home

Congratulations to my great clients:  

land owner and developer: Middle Road Ventures, LLC, Burlington, Vt

architect: Sandra Vitzthum, Montpelier, Vt

builder: ReArch Co, So Burlington, VT

interior design: Jenice Benton, Tempe, AZ

The house is a Daniel Chipman model.

The yellow tennis ball and Ms Sally

Christmas a la 1939 stove pt 2

cookin'  tastin' singin'

Christmas a la 1939 stove

Spices, stirring, wine, music, heating, tasting, more wine, and the gravy was superb.

Candles, laughing, forgot the beans, pears with lake champlain chocolates, dark, dark chocolate sauce, singing, prayers of thank you.  And  Merry Merry Christmas to All.

Harley Davidson night scene

Homestead Design,Inc, with architect John Hauser, designed and built the hot motorcycle shop in Williston for Harley Davidson, and I got to take the photographs. Rachel and I played a bit with images.  "r'r'r'r'r'r'sssssss