Dwell magazine article – “Sheffield Home Pays Homage to an Idyllic Landscape”
Nice mention in Dwell – “Designed by Vincent Appel, principal of Of Possible Architectures, and built by Kent Hicks Construction, this single-story residence in the Berkshires of Massachusetts frames the surrounding landscape.”[...]
Sheffield Home Featured in Anniversary Magazine
“The construction of a 3,600 sq.ft. contemporary home in Sheffield, Massachusetts has completed, designed by Vincent Appel — Of Possible and built by Kent Hicks Construction. The home is a marriage of[...]
East Branch Evolution – A New Venture
One of my first jobs in construction was working on a production framing crew. We were building subdivisions—so many homes that looked practically identical (garage on the left or on the right).[...]
Historic house in Deerfield wins prestigious award for interiors!
We’re excited to announce that the International Interior Design Association (New England Chapter) has awarded Catherine Truman Architects the Best in Massachusetts award for the interiors of our historic restoration and deep energy[...]
Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming
Last year, Paul Hawken, environmentalist and writer, put together one of the most comprehensive plans to date proposing ways to reverse climate change. Over two hundred scientists and researchers contributed to the[...]
Furnishings Made with Repurposed Materials
We have a wealth of great materials we’ve been collecting over the years, from beautiful old lumber, to bricks and parts of old machinery. We have have been making tables, wainscotting, and an an[...]
Siding Story
At our DER project in Westhampton we have chosen to install all Boral TruExterior trim and siding. It is competitive in price, contains 70 percent recycled material, and has excellent moisture and[...]
“Deep Energy Retrofits: Upgrading existing buildings saves energy and money”
This article just came out in Metal Construction News; in it, Kent is interviewed about what to consider when doing deep energy retrofits : “Deep energy retrofits are not just for commercial[...]
“Building Blocks: Berkshire builders adapt to a changing landscape”
Town Vibe (Spring 2018) features a really interesting article about the ways the real estate market has changed since the crash: “The key to survival for builders has been finding their niches.[...]
“A Barn for All Seasons”
“A crumbling western Massachusetts outbuilding gets a sunny, modern overhaul.” We’re excited to see a beautiful shot in the December 2017 Boston Magazine of a project we did with Erin Hunter of[...]