Timber Frames: Designing Your Custom Home

A custom-designed home is as unique as the people who will inhabit it, whether the home is built as a primary home, vacation home or a home to retire to; using modern conventional methods, timber-framing or a bit of both. The design process is what enables that singular home to emerge.

Timber Frames: Designing Your Dream Home was written to be the definitive primer for anyone interested in the adventure of designing a custom timber frame home, as well as those who just want to sit back and dream about the possibilities!

This large format, full color book features stunning photography to inspire you, and expert advice to fully support you in developing the design of your dream home. It will guide you through the entire process of design refinement, including a few exercises that you can complete before you even talk to a builder or architect.

You'll learn the terminology for different types of frames and materials, the different stages of the design process, and even about the types of architectural and construction drawings that are involved. You'll also find valuable information about the latest innovations that are important to consider, including the ones that can make your timber frame home one of the most "green" and energy-efficient available today. Architect and author Jeremy Bonin has included a wealth of helpful tips, suggestions and tricks that will help you make decisions and prevent unnecessary headaches down the road.

Jeremy K. Bonin, AIA, NCARB, LEED, AP, is the principal architect at Davis Frame Company, Inc. in Claremont, New Hampshire, with a special interest and expertise in environmentally-sustainable design practices, energy-efficient construction, alternative energy systems and environmentally-sound material selections.

A member of the AIA (American Institute of Architects), Jeremy is also an NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) Certified Architect and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional.

Jeremy and his wife live in Claremont, NH with their two daughters.

Jeremy Bonin, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, is a principal partner and lead architect at Bonin Architects & Associates in Claremont, New Hampshire. Jeremy is a member of the AIA (American Institute of Architects) and is a NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) Certified Architect licensed in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York and Pennsylvania. He received his architectural degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, Massachusetts. Jeremy also has articles published in the USGBC's Green Home Guide, Custom Wood Homes, Living Green Magazine, Timber Homes Illustrated, Timber Homes Living and Smart Home Owner.

Jeremy and his wife Kimberly partnered and formed the architectural firm, Bonin Architects & Associates. Jeremy's architectural design skills and sustainable goals, Kimberly's extensive business management, project management and timber frame experience plus their mutual desire to deliver unmatched client focused design and management services is evident in their projects and client satisfaction. Their desire to enrich their lives and those around them, their personal values of honesty, integrity, commitment, respect and service all are evident in the company's philosophy to achieve unequalled client satisfaction, to deliver inspirational design solutions and to encourage and promote sustainable practices.

Jeremy, Kimberly and their four children live in New Hampshire enjoying the outdoors; cross country skiing, hiking, kayaking, fly fishing, gardening and simply appreciating the surroundings that their efforts help preserve.

Jeremy Bonin, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, is a principal partner and lead architect at Bonin Architects & Associates in Claremont, New Hampshire. Jeremy is a member of the AIA (American Institute of Architects) and is a NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) Certified Architect licensed in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York and Pennsylvania. He received his architectural degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, Massachusetts. Jeremy also has articles published in the USGBC's Green Home Guide, Custom Wood Homes, Living Green Magazine, Timber Homes Illustrated, Timber Homes Living and Smart Home Owner.

Jeremy and his wife Kimberly partnered and formed the architectural firm, Bonin Architects & Associates. Jeremy's architectural design skills and sustainable goals, Kimberly's extensive business management, project management and timber frame experience plus their mutual desire to deliver unmatched client focused design and management services is evident in their projects and client satisfaction. Their desire to enrich their lives and those around them, their personal values of honesty, integrity, commitment, respect and service all are evident in the company's philosophy to achieve unequalled client satisfaction, to deliver inspirational design solutions and to encourage and promote sustainable practices.

Jeremy, Kimberly and their four children live in New Hampshire enjoying the outdoors; cross country skiing, hiking, kayaking, fly fishing, gardening and simply appreciating the surroundings that their efforts help preserve.