A high performance timber frame
with character.
Green River, VT
Built by local craftspeople.
This stunning high performance shell is an excellent example of the work we do at SEED design build. We treat each project with special attention—in order to meet the needs of this particular client in Green River, SEED fabricated and raised a local, hand cut timber frame and then our crew built out the healthy, super insulated envelope that surrounds it. We then handed the job back to the client, who will take care of the rest!
A hand crafted frame.
Our client sought a beautiful, locally milled timber frame for their project, opting for pine timbers and hard wood braces. Some of the timbers were harvested right on site. The final outcome is striking, toxin-free, durable frame that offers both structure and beauty.
Energy Efficient.
The Green River Shell is incredibly well insulated, requiring only a fraction of the normal amount of fuel to heat in the winter. The clients have chosen to heat with firewood, a sustainable, renewable source of heat in this area of the country, and mini splits. Triple pane windows help keep you feeling comfortable and feel warm to the touch throughout the cold season. This high-performance building not only excels in the winter but also remains cool in the summer months.