We had the pleasure of working with the Vigliotti family to create a beautiful new 4-season room addition. This project began with the careful demolition of existing structures to make way for a space designed to be enjoyed year-round. From the outset, we focused on maintaining transparency and open communication, ensuring the Vigliottis were involved and informed at every step. Despite the challenges posed by large rocks and ledges in the ground, our team expertly navigated the terrain to ensure a solid foundation, remaining committed to delivering a space that not only met but exceeded their expectations. Key features of this addition include: • Energy Efficiency: High-efficiency windows and spray foam insulation were installed throughout to maximize energy savings. • Mudroom: A practical and welcoming mudroom area was created, perfect for managing the transition from outdoors to indoors. • Composite Deck: The new composite deck, complete with all required flashing and solid PVC skirts, promises durability and low maintenance for years to come. • Modern Lighting: We installed all-new electrical systems, featuring recessed LED ceiling lights that provide a sleek and modern touch. • Exposed Beams & Cathedral Ceiling: The room’s exposed finished beams and cathedral ceiling add a sense of grandeur and spaciousness, making the space feel open and airy. • Integrated HVAC: The addition was seamlessly connected to the existing central air system, ensuring consistent comfort throughout the home. • Patio Finish: A beautifully finished patio area was added to complement the inviting backyard, creating a perfect space for the family to enjoy outdoor gatherings. The Vigliottis were highly engaged throughout the project, and their kind words about our honesty, trustworthiness, and customer-focused approach mean the world to us. In their review, they mentioned that they’ve worked with several contractors over the years, but Beroli stands out as the best. We are incredibly proud to have earned such high praise and to have delivered a home addition that the Vigliotti family can enjoy for years to come.

Project Overview: The project was a highly designed energy efficient residential new build in Colchester, Vermont by Red HouseBuilding and architect Elizabeth Herrmann using our Shou Sugi Ban – Gendai that was oiled with a Light Gray prefinish. “Nestled into a steep Vermont hillside, this home was carefully designed and positioned to efficiently and thoughtfully take advantage of the challenging terrain and stunning mountain views. The house is characterized by a series of connected wedge-shaped volumes. Roof lines lift toward views and sunlight and provide airy, varied-height spaces within. Designed to make single-floor living possible, the home has all major living spaces including a bedroom suite and garage on the main level, with a dual-purpose guest room/office, bathroom, and dual-purpose art studio/exercise room below. Totaling just 2,200 square feet of finished area (with additional mechanical space and an unfinished garage), the house is small, though expansive in feel. A dramatically angled porch juts out over the hillside, expanding the living space by over 200 square feet in the warmer months. This home is also a high-performance, energy-efficient home that takes advantage of solar exposure. Solar panels located just above the house generate power. The home is heated and cooled by just two air source heat pumps. A natural, low-maintenance palette extends from interior to exterior including Shou Sugi Ban siding charred and stained a light gray, local maple wood flooring and cabinetry, and stone accents.” Product: Gendai 1×6 select grade shiplap Prefinish: Light Gray Application: Residential – Exterior SF: 2400SF Designer: Elizabeth Herrmann Architecture + Design Builder: Red House Building Date: November 2018 Location: Colchester, VT

We had the pleasure of working with the Vigliotti family to create a beautiful new 4-season room addition. This project began with the careful demolition of existing structures to make way for a space designed to be enjoyed year-round. From the outset, we focused on maintaining transparency and open communication, ensuring the Vigliottis were involved and informed at every step. Despite the challenges posed by large rocks and ledges in the ground, our team expertly navigated the terrain to ensure a solid foundation, remaining committed to delivering a space that not only met but exceeded their expectations. Key features of this addition include: • Energy Efficiency: High-efficiency windows and spray foam insulation were installed throughout to maximize energy savings. • Mudroom: A practical and welcoming mudroom area was created, perfect for managing the transition from outdoors to indoors. • Composite Deck: The new composite deck, complete with all required flashing and solid PVC skirts, promises durability and low maintenance for years to come. • Modern Lighting: We installed all-new electrical systems, featuring recessed LED ceiling lights that provide a sleek and modern touch. • Exposed Beams & Cathedral Ceiling: The room’s exposed finished beams and cathedral ceiling add a sense of grandeur and spaciousness, making the space feel open and airy. • Integrated HVAC: The addition was seamlessly connected to the existing central air system, ensuring consistent comfort throughout the home. • Patio Finish: A beautifully finished patio area was added to complement the inviting backyard, creating a perfect space for the family to enjoy outdoor gatherings. The Vigliottis were highly engaged throughout the project, and their kind words about our honesty, trustworthiness, and customer-focused approach mean the world to us. In their review, they mentioned that they’ve worked with several contractors over the years, but Beroli stands out as the best. We are incredibly proud to have earned such high praise and to have delivered a home addition that the Vigliotti family can enjoy for years to come.

Drawn to the site’s serene location and the prospect of a quiet life after retirement, the homeowners purchased a parcel of land at the northern end of the Gallatin Range in Bozeman, Montana. After five years of engaging with the terrain and observing the local wildlife, they purchased the two adjacent parcels to preserve the optimal views of Paradise Valley and the Bridger Mountains. There, the homeowners envisioned a compact yet modern retreat with a fire-retardant building envelope and minimal disruption to the landscape and wildlife. Known for their sustainable architecture and environmentally conscious design, the homeowner entrusted Lori Ryker of studioryker and Riverbend Builders to bring his vision to life and construct a home with modern comforts and natural materials harmonizing with the land. “The owner was acutely in-tune with the landscape of the property, loving to watch wildlife, and interested in a house that sat down in the land instead of having a prominent profile in the landscape as so many “trophy” homes do,” shares Ryker. The proximity to the forest and concern for fire led the home to be clad almost fully in steel with an apron of crushed rock on the ground surrounding the dwelling. Corten steel was selected for the building envelope for its low maintenance and ability to rust into a natural hue that blends with the surrounding landscape. Sustainability was a core principle throughout the design process. Inside, the home’s radiant-heated, polished concrete floors contribute to passive heating and cooling by absorbing heat during the day and releasing it at night. Folding glass walls enhance the home’s energy efficiency by allowing natural light and ventilation to flow freely through the interior spaces. For a cohesive appearance, all fenestration was specified in the color iron ore with triple glazing to ensure excellent thermal insulation, reducing energy consumption year-round.

Pavers, mulch, podocarpus
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Project Overview: The project was a highly designed energy efficient residential new build in Colchester, Vermont by Red HouseBuilding and architect Elizabeth Herrmann using our Shou Sugi Ban – Gendai that was oiled with a Light Gray prefinish. “Nestled into a steep Vermont hillside, this home was carefully designed and positioned to efficiently and thoughtfully take advantage of the challenging terrain and stunning mountain views. The house is characterized by a series of connected wedge-shaped volumes. Roof lines lift toward views and sunlight and provide airy, varied-height spaces within. Designed to make single-floor living possible, the home has all major living spaces including a bedroom suite and garage on the main level, with a dual-purpose guest room/office, bathroom, and dual-purpose art studio/exercise room below. Totaling just 2,200 square feet of finished area (with additional mechanical space and an unfinished garage), the house is small, though expansive in feel. A dramatically angled porch juts out over the hillside, expanding the living space by over 200 square feet in the warmer months. This home is also a high-performance, energy-efficient home that takes advantage of solar exposure. Solar panels located just above the house generate power. The home is heated and cooled by just two air source heat pumps. A natural, low-maintenance palette extends from interior to exterior including Shou Sugi Ban siding charred and stained a light gray, local maple wood flooring and cabinetry, and stone accents.” Product: Gendai 1×6 select grade shiplap Prefinish: Light Gray Application: Residential – Exterior SF: 2400SF Designer: Elizabeth Herrmann Architecture + Design Builder: Red House Building Date: November 2018 Location: Colchester, VT

Have you been searching for your ‘Happily Ever After’? Look no more! This dreamy duvet cover topped with pure white textured floral and leaves trimmed with clear beading IS your happy end to a tiring day. It’s whimsical design is storybook friendly! Classically white but modernly individualistic with it’s unique feminine detail. Inspirations of french, vintage and natural elements come together to create this clean crisp bed set. Freshly cut flower and leaves adorn the top of the duvet with a soft-to-the-touch but sturdy-through-the-wear chiffon overlay. Tear drop and leaf translucent beads trim the sides and foot. Top off the look with coordinating shams that are sold separately. Trimmed with beautiful high quality feathers to complete your new incredible nest look! Support USA made products with Cloud Hunter, handmade in California with high end materials and a passion for quality. We’re a fashion minded home decor company who believes your bed should be as well dressed as you! Please view our unique bedding collections at www.cloudhunterco.com or contact us for our custom decor needs- we work with every style. -Dry cleaning recommended -Zipper closure -Twin and queen ready to ship -King and custom sizes available -Coordinating shams and decor pillows sold separately -Made in the USA MADE WITH LOVE IN C A L I F O R N I A

The Control/Shift House is perched on the high side of the site which takes advantage of the view to the southeast. A gradual descending path navigates the change in terrain from the street to the entry of the house. A series of low retaining walls/planter beds gather and release the earth upon the descent resulting in a fairly flat level for the house to sit on the top one third of the site. The entry axis is aligned with the celebrated stair volume and then re-centers on the actual entry axis once you approach the forecourt of the house. The initial desire was for an “H” scheme house with common entertaining spaces bridging the gap between the more private spaces. After an investigation considering the site, program, and view, a key move was made: unfold the east wing of the “H” scheme to open all rooms to the southeast view resulting in a “T” scheme. The new derivation allows for both a swim pool which is on axis with the entry and main gathering space and a lap pool which occurs on the cross axis extending along the lengthy edge of the master suite, providing direct access for morning exercise and a view of the water throughout the day. The Control/Shift House was derived from a clever way of following the “rules.” Strict HOA guidelines required very specific exterior massing restrictions which limits the lengths of unbroken elevations and promotes varying sizes of masses. The solution most often used in this neighborhood is one of addition - an aggregation of masses and program randomly attached to the inner core of the house which often results in a parasitic plan. The approach taken with the Control/Shift House was to push and pull program/massing to delineate and define the layout of the house. Massing is intentional and reiterated by the careful selection of materiality that tracks through the house. Voids and relief in the plan are a natural result of this method and allow for light and air to circulate throughout every space of the house, even into the most inner core. Photography: Charles Davis Smith

Carol Lindsay Sedum and Baby's Tears Groundcovers soften stone steps.
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A pool of colorful heucheras and ferns surround a brook-like water feature, flanked by stone terraces.
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A backyard drought-tolerant design with a decomposed granite area and walkways leading to it. It's surrounded by low-moisture plants and mulch with a porcelain fountain by the house.

Babcock Custom Pools, a distinguished company with a stellar reputation in the pool industry, is renowned for its exceptional and imaginative designs. One of the most recent and exhilarating projects undertaken by the company is the XERISCAPE, which marvelously amalgamates the allure of a desert landscape with the practicality of a custom pool. With a staunch commitment to excellence in every aspect of their work, Babcock Custom Pools’ team of highly skilled designers and builders relentlessly toil to create pools that surpass their clients’ expectations. And the XERISCAPE project is an unequivocal manifestation of the team’s unwavering dedication to excellence. The XERISCAPE project is a distinctive desert-style pool that’s designed to be both visually appealing and practical. Boasting a natural stone coping that blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, the crystal-clear water in the pool is artistically crafted to complement the natural desert scenery. XERISCAPE is an innovative concept that’s ideal for those living in arid regions, and it’s conceived to be low-maintenance, sustainable, and eco-friendly. This extraordinary pool design aims to craft a space that not only looks spectacular but is also functional, pragmatic, and environmentally friendly. Babcock Custom Pools’ team is zealous about designing innovative concepts that mirror the natural environment, and the XERISCAPE project is a flawless exemplar of that. The pool features a unique design that’s ideal for sweltering summer days and frosty desert nights. The XERISCAPE pool is tailored to be the ultimate oasis amidst a harsh and unforgiving terrain. In conclusion, the XERISCAPE project is an extraordinary paradigm of Babcock Custom Pools’ pledge to excellence. The desert-style pool is impeccably crafted to be both aesthetically stunning and functionally pragmatic, and the team’s assiduous attention to detail is palpable in every element of the project. If you seek a custom pool that’s not only stunning but also sustainable and eco-friendly, then the XERISCAPE project is the ultimate choice for you. Reach out to Babcock Custom Pools today to learn more about this groundbreaking pool design.

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This feature wall is a 100% natural German made product called Ja Decor. This plaster product is made of cotton fiber mixed with cellulose, an organic polymer made from the inside lining or walls of plants, as a binder. The cotton is dyed custom colors and additives such as mica chips, glitter, metallic string, and plastic shavings are added to enhance the material finish.

A granite slab crossing a shallow rill in a Maritime Woodland along the coast of Downeast Maine. Photo credit: © Ann Kearsley Design 2013
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Project Overview: The project was a highly designed energy efficient residential new build in Colchester, Vermont by Red HouseBuilding and architect Elizabeth Herrmann using our Shou Sugi Ban – Gendai that was oiled with a Light Gray prefinish. “Nestled into a steep Vermont hillside, this home was carefully designed and positioned to efficiently and thoughtfully take advantage of the challenging terrain and stunning mountain views. The house is characterized by a series of connected wedge-shaped volumes. Roof lines lift toward views and sunlight and provide airy, varied-height spaces within. Designed to make single-floor living possible, the home has all major living spaces including a bedroom suite and garage on the main level, with a dual-purpose guest room/office, bathroom, and dual-purpose art studio/exercise room below. Totaling just 2,200 square feet of finished area (with additional mechanical space and an unfinished garage), the house is small, though expansive in feel. A dramatically angled porch juts out over the hillside, expanding the living space by over 200 square feet in the warmer months. This home is also a high-performance, energy-efficient home that takes advantage of solar exposure. Solar panels located just above the house generate power. The home is heated and cooled by just two air source heat pumps. A natural, low-maintenance palette extends from interior to exterior including Shou Sugi Ban siding charred and stained a light gray, local maple wood flooring and cabinetry, and stone accents.” Product: Gendai 1×6 select grade shiplap Prefinish: Light Gray Application: Residential – Exterior SF: 2400SF Designer: Elizabeth Herrmann Architecture + Design Builder: Red House Building Date: November 2018 Location: Colchester, VT