The Latest Green Building Innovations

Jetson Green is a website targeted to sustainable building and technology. It's a great source for keeping up with the latest green building news and technologies. They recently choose their twenty favorite green building innovations of 2011 and we thought we share some of our favorites. The ubiquitous wooden pallet takes on a new life as flooring.... [Read more...]
Online Inspiration – Houzz and Pinterest

Gathering ideas for your building or renovating a home is easier than ever thanks to websites designed specifically to share interior design and architectural inspirations. Two sites that we enjoy visiting are Pinterest and Houzz since they are vibrant social media sites where people share photos and ideas. Every time you visit these sites you will see something... [Read more...]
2011 Building New Hampshire Award Winners

One of TMS Architect's projects, Regeneration Park, was recently named one of fourteen winners in the 2011 Building New Hampshire Awards announced at an awards breakfast held in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on November 2, 2011. According to Kathy Poggi , a producer of the awards program and a principal in Seacoast Ink, "The winning entries were selected... [Read more...]

How is the new American home taking shape? Well, it is no surprise that recent economic conditions have made homeowners and potential buyers re-think what is important in a home. For many Americans the practical is nudging out the opulent. People are drawn to homes that make the most of every square foot. This doesn’t always mean smaller, it just means... [Read more...]

The votes have been tallied and The University of Maryland’s WaterShed house is the winner of the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2011 Solar Decathlon. This international collegiate event challenges teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and appealing. The University of Maryland was the overall winner... [Read more...]

