Weybridge, Vermont Barn featured in Design New England
Our Vermont Modern Barn project in Weybridge, VT is featured in the March/April issue of Design New England magazine. Read the full story >>
Joan Heaton Architects Receives AIA Award for Excellence in Design
The American Institute of Architects, Vermont Chapter, has awarded a Merit Award to Joan Heaton Architects for the Vermont Modern Barn, a new home construction project built in Weybridge, Vermont. Both the client, Mary Cullinane, and the general contractor, Silver Maple Construction of New Haven, also received recognition for their roles. Joan has built her […]
Mountain Cabin in Waitsfield, Vermont
The Mountain Cabin, located in Waitsfield, Vermont, is under construction. Nestled among the trees on a west facing knoll, the cabin overlooks the Mad River Valley. This two bedroom, two bath home provides compact living on one level. Bi-fold doors at the south west corner of the cabin open wide to provide access to a […]
Happy Camper
I recently received the note below from a satisfied client: Hi Wags, Joan, and Katie, What a joy it was for us to be at the cottage this past summer with the new bunkhouse and renovated cottage! Each day, we appreciated the expanded space and observed the special touches and thoughtful details you all incorporated […]
Remote Cabin featured on Houzz
I am delighted to have another one of my projects featured on the design website Houzz. Blogger, Editor and Stylist Joanne Palmisano showcased my Remote Cabin in her ideabook entitled, Houzz Tour: Cozy Vermont Cabin Blanketed in Charm This carefully crafted, ecofriendly cabin in the woods makes coming in from the cold a truly memorable […]
Modern Cabin featured on Houzz
I am delighted to have one of my projects featured this week on the design website Houzz. Houzz is a leading destination for home design enthusiasts, professionals and home owners from around the world. With over 50,000 photos and 100,000 ideabooks, Houzz has the largest database of home design ideas on the net; it is the […]
small house designs donated
I am pleased to donate three small house designs to the Mad River Valley Housing Coalition for use in their Affordable Land initiative. The Housing Coalition has identified the cost of land as the biggest obstacle for a working family to be able to build a modest home in the Mad River Valley. MRVHCs Affordable […]
Are small homes a fad or are they here to stay?
Last week I was contacted by an editor at Timber Home Living and asked to share my expertise on small home design. “Dear Ms. Heaton, I’m writing an article on small home design for the April issue of Timber Home Living and would like to include your input. I’ve included a few questions below. Why do some […]