Posted by Joe Barnes on August 31st, 2009 in Architecture and Design, Green Building, Project Updates
Bundoran Farm is a busy place these days. Within the past 5 days, we have held Pre-Construction meetings for two new customs homes. At Bundoran Farm, we hold on-site pre-construction meetings for a few reasons. It’s a great opportunity to make sure all involved parties have each others contact information, have no unanswered questions and [...]
Posted by Joe Barnes on August 21st, 2009 in Agriculture, Education and Inspiration, Nature/Environment, Project Updates
Virginia Public Radio aired a featured story on Bundoran Farm last night (8/20/09) and this morning (8/21/09). Sandy Hausman, Charlottesville’s Bureau Chief, highlights how Bundoran Farmis a new different kind of development that integrates homes with farms while preserving the views. In her piece, she mentions how our efforts have been rewarded by being designated a [...]
Posted by David Hamilton on August 13th, 2009 in General
Most folks who pass through the Bundoran Farm office comment on the paintings on display here for the past few months. The subtle agricultural landscapes are the work of local painter Malcolm Hughes, who generously allows us to show them here, and rotates new works in and out occaisionally. See more of his work here.
Malcolm is [...]
Posted by David Hamilton on August 12th, 2009 in General
Finish carpentry is in full swing at the Baldwin Center, as (recycled) drywall was sanded on Monday. Painting starts tomorrow, which will require a bit of scheduling ballet, as we’ll have ceilings being installed on the loft at the same time.
With the passing of our rough-in inspections, and closing the walls, the spaces are truly [...]