Basil Walter Architects was asked to design a modern residence on a 90-acre farm in upstate New York,one that would feel connected to the landscape, and reflect the latest in green technology. One of the primary materials employed was a natural wood skin made from the tropical hardwoods of Northeast boardwalks, supplied by Sawkill Lumber Co. The house is adjacent to the Hudson River with a spectacular view. Other sustainable elements include geothermal wells around the site, and photovoltaic solar panels on the roof.

Sawkill Lumber joined with Brooklyn Woods at the IDEAS CITY street fest, organized by the New Museum on the Bowery. The event explored the future of cities around the globe with the belief that arts and culture are essential to a cities vitality, making them better places to live, work, and play. This year’s theme hit on reclaimed lumber directly – called Untapped Capital, participants focused on resources that are under-recognized or underutilized in our cities.