As a child growing up in Big Sky country, Scott Butcher found a comforting appeal in rustic homes and barns. “I worked in my grandfather’s timber frame barn back in Montana, and loved the feel, the ...

As agriculture has morphed into big business and populations have shifted from the countryside to urban centers, timber-frame barns have become rare. Thanks to companies like Heritage Restorations, ...

Design concept and solution: The initial project began when the family bought a 1791 beech timber barn frame at a nearby auction, and converted it into a 3,200-square-foot living space that takes ...

BUCK CREEK TOWNSHIP — The talk to build a new home started about five years ago. Laura Phares had visions of creating a one-of-a-kind, massive, cavernous barn house with real barn timbers, capturing ...

The homeowners were from Maryland, the timber-frame package was from Maine, the land was in Boyne City. Thank the Harbor Springs contractor for pulling this barn-inspired home together. This home is ...

Inspired by the region’s traditional timber homes, Kühnlein built the small barn out of wooden planks and raised it off the ground on timber legs. The structure is made up of stacked spruce lengths ...

Seven Days is 30, and we need your help to celebrate. With your donation, we’ll stay on track, delivering rigorous reporting on Vermont news and culture. Some high-profile projects by Vermont timber ...