Inspired by Tuscany
You would be hard-pressed to find an architectural style more connected to traditional timber framing than the centuries-old homes built in the Italian, French and English countryside. With its stone exterior, decorative gables and steep roof pitches the Tuscany conceptual plan has inspired a number of Riverbend clients to build a timber home which captures […]
Quebec City Farmhouse
When Stephen Lefebvre and his wife Johane started brain storming for their new custom home outside of Calgary, Alberta, they found inspiration in the 400-year-old architecture of Quebec City. “We were trying to bring old Quebec City to Calgary,” said Lefebvre. “We love the architecture of old Quebec City, so the house is designed with […]
Modern Meets Country
Ed and Deborah of Kenton, Ohio, were looking for an old barn to restore and renovate as a home for themselves and their extensive collection of antiques. But after looking at a few candidates, the challenges of restoration became evident and they began to look at other options. Although restoration was not the way to […]
Distinct Western Elegance
Tom and Mary were an outdoorsy couple who had a dream. Their dream included a custom timber frame home on a homestead that allowed them to fly-fish whenever they pleased and to enjoy gorgeous country sunsets every night. After living the big city life in Los Angeles for 30 years, they couldn’t wait to move […]
Timber Home View
Dreaming of a home where they could live out their retirement years doing the things they love like golfing and hiking, Michigan natives, Randy and Cathy began their search. Wanting to retreat from the harsh winters and crowded suburbs of their home, the couple traveled south along the eastern coast, looking for a location to […]
Designing Your Timber Frame Loft Space
When it comes to authentic timber frame design, a beloved element included in virtually every home is a timber frame vaulted ceiling. These crafted timber frame trusses are both functional, beautiful, and meant to be seen. And it’s this open, vaulted space created by these trusses that holds the potential to creating memorable living spaces […]
Solar Panels and Timber Frame Homes
Imagine how much energy and cost you could save if you generated power for your timber home from the sun. Most people would agree that the ability to generate their own solar power sounds great, but how practical is it? Residential solar panels, or photovoltaic (PV) panels, have been around for a long time. When […]
Designing the Timber Frame Home of Your Dreams
Riverbend’s Custom Design THS™ Process Wouldn’t it be nice if you could walk through your future home to make sure it is exactly what you envisioned? At Riverbend, we want to give you the best preview of what your home will look like. As part of our Custom Design Total Home Solution™ process, you will […]
Commercial Timber Frame Buildings
Timber framing is more than just a lovely idea for residential buildings. It is also a creative way in which to build commercial structures. Many commercial buildings use timber framing because it results in iconic and memorable spaces. From churches and shops, to bridges and clubs, timber framing’s traditional beauty helps define and enhance commercial […]
Site Orientation
Site orientation is one of the first, and most important things you will decide when designing your dream timber frame home. So, what exactly is site orientation? Site orientation includes how your home, and its living spaces, set on the property in relation to access, privacy, views, and the path of the sun. If typical, […]