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This course has been offered since 1980 and is the heart of our curriculum. It is appropriate for a range of individuals, from the person who wants to “do it all” to the person who simply wants to be informed enough to have meaningful and productive conversations with his or her architect and builder. Students […]
This course has been offered since 1980 and is the heart of our curriculum. It is appropriate for a range of individuals, from the person who wants to “do it all” to the person who simply wants to be informed enough to have meaningful and productive conversations with his or her architect and builder. Students […]
This course has been offered since 1980 and is the heart of our curriculum. It is appropriate for a range of individuals, from the person who wants to “do it all” to the person who simply wants to be informed enough to have meaningful and productive conversations with his or her architect and builder. Students […]
BUILDING AFFORDABILITY SPEAKER SERIES – YESTERMORROW LOOKS TOWARD TOMORROW: AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT THE CORE OF OUR STRATEGIC PLANNING GOALS WITH BRITTON ROGERS
Spring 2024 Speaker Series: Building Equity Affordable Housing: Understanding Local and Global Approaches with Anya Brickman Raredon Drawing from her experience in over 20 countries, Anya Brickman Raredon will share examples of housing ecosystem analyses that have led to the development of programs, policies, and projects to increase access and affordability of housing around the […]
Join us for an open house to celebrate our 2024 Woodworking Certificate students on Saturday, April 6th from 1 – 3 pm in the Yestermorrow Main Studio. Over the past twelve weeks, our ten Woodworking Certificate students have made many unique and creative projects including ladderback chairs, plywood designs, veneered case pieces, and much more!
Mac Rood will present and explain the process that he and Bobbi went through to create an eight-house affordable housing project on their ten acre parcel in Waitsfield as well as a larger project in Hinesburg. The intent is to highlight both the hurdles and rewards of creating such a project and to hopefully encourage […]
This talk is an overview of how individuals and land owners can expand affordable housing options in the Mad River Valley through small scale affordable housing development. It will focus on local zoning regulations, potential funding streams, and programs which make it easier for individuals to create housing solutions in their own backyards.
Today, Vermont’s home production is principally producing large, expensive single-family homes on large and mid-size lots, and large-scale multi-family apartments. Vermonters looking for housing options in-between, like a duplex or four-plex, cooperative housing, senior housing units, age-friendly homes, or townhouse condominium—commonly referred to as Missing Middle Housing—have very limited options. In this final lecture of […]
Affordable Housing: Understanding Local and Global Approaches with Anya Brickman Raredon Drawing from her experience in over 20 countries, Anya Brickman Raredon will share examples of housing ecosystem analyses that have led to the development of programs, policies, and projects to increase access and affordability of housing around the world. Whether in the US, an […]
Join us online for a general information session for prospective students. We are beginning to offer these information sessions as a time for folks to learn more about our school and our programs, campus life, and student trajectories, and to ask any questions of our staff. While we will provide information that will be useful […]
If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you […]
If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, come say hello. Yestermorrow is offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. Participants will explore campus, ask questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow.
If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you […]
If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you […]
If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you […]
If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you […]
If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you […]
If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you […]
If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you […]
If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you […]
Yestermorrow’s work is rooted in an integrated design/build philosophy. We believe that combining design and building offers numerous advantages and promotes the creation of intentional and inspired buildings and communities that enhance our world. Led by founding members of the legendary Jersey Devil Design/Build group and renowned architect Bill Bialosky, this course is the embodiment […]
If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you […]
If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you […]
If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you […]
If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you […]
Come one, come all! We are hosting a casual alumni reunion and open house on Saturday, September 28th from 4 – 7 pm. We’ll have tours for prospective students and interested community members, networking opportunities for professionals and craftspeople, food and drink, and music on the lawn. This event is a drop-in, free event open […]
AARP VT’s Kelly Stoddard-Poor and Jon Kaplan will give a transportation seminar for people interested in learning what can be done to improve local transportation options for those who can no longer drive, or who do not wish to drive. Participants will learn key concepts of healthy community design, share their own experiences, get tips […]
The exciting Alternative Transportation Corridor from Warren to Moretown is being planned for the Valley. It is time to re-think our roads to include all users: bicyclists, pedestrians, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. In his presentation, Misha Golfman, the Executive Director of Mad River Path will talk about how reimagining the roadways contributes […]
Imagine a continuous trail and conservation corridor that links mountain ridges to Vermont villages, all supported by a backcountry hut network. This ambitious project has the potential to conserve landscapes, connect communities, build economies, and create an incredible recreational resource. This is the Velomont. The Velomont invites people on bikes, skis, and foot to one […]
Build your own hardwood edge-grain cutting board or charcuterie board from start to finish! In this class you will gain experience with the table saw, jointer, and planer to prepare the components of your cutting board. This course will take place in 2 evening sessions on Tuesday November 12 and Thursday November 14 from 6-9pm. […]
Plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) can drastically reduce carbon and other harmful emissions and are a key strategy for achieving Vermont’s greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. EV adoption is growing rapidly in Vermont, but purchase prices, charging infrastructure, and vehicle availability are challenges to this progress. This session will review the basics of EVs and how […]
Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager at VTrans, will present public transportation options and resources, and provide an assessment of the opportunities and challenges facing the program. Details will include bus and train schedule info, an overview of the Go! Vermont Program, and a Q&A session for the group to share their experiences, expectations, and […]
Join us for the first talk in our Spring 2025 Speaker Series: Innovative Homes! Each talk takes place in the Yestermorrow main studio. Free and open to the public. Form and Detailing of Passive Architecture with Arthur Chukhman, AIA CHPC and Eric Morrow, LEED-AP Details in architecture can be didactic and express their function through […]
Join us for the first talk in our Spring 2025 Speaker Series: Innovative Homes! Each talk takes place in the Yestermorrow main studio. Free and open to the public. Net-Zero Retrofit and High Performance Expansion of a 1782 Vermont Farmhouse with Brian Cali When 20 year old Revolutionary War veteran Moses Chaplin first built the […]
Join us for the third talk in our Spring 2025 Speaker Series: Innovative Homes! Each talk takes place in the Yestermorrow main studio. Free and open to the public. Not (Just) Little Boxes: Designing for Performance, Affordability, and Joy with Andy White, Boreal Design and Construction How do you build a home that meets rigorous […]
Join us for the fourth talk in our Spring 2025 Speaker Series: Innovative Homes! Each talk takes place in the Yestermorrow main studio. Free and open to the public. Bringing Mid-Century Modern Homes into the 21st Century with Britton Rogers Yestermorrow’s Executive Director Britton Rogers will discuss the historic preservation and deep energy retrofit of […]
Join us for the fifth and final talk in our Spring 2025 Speaker Series: Innovative Homes! Each talk takes place in the Yestermorrow main studio. Free and open to the public. Affordable Efficiency: Achieving Green Standards on a Budget with Jonathon Goldhammer, Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity Join Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity for a […]
Build your own hardwood edge-grain cutting board or charcuterie board from start to finish! In this class, you will gain experience with the table saw, jointer, and planer to prepare the components of your cutting board. This course will take place in 2 evening sessions on Tuesday June 17 and Thursday June 19 from 6-9pm. […]
Build your own hardwood edge-grain cutting board or charcuterie board from start to finish! In this class, you will gain experience with the table saw, jointer, and planer to prepare the components of your cutting board. This course will take place in 2 evening sessions on Tuesday June 17 and Thursday June 19 from 6-9pm. […]
Build your own pine Adirondack chair to use in your backyard or on your porch! This course will cover how to cut your materials, assemble, and finish your chair. You’ll cover the safety and use of the chop saw, circular saws, band saws, jigsaws, routers, drills, impact drivers, and orbital sanders. This course will meet […]
Build your own pine Adirondack chair to use in your backyard or on your porch! This course will cover how to cut your materials, assemble, and finish your chair. You’ll cover the safety and use of the chop saw, circular saws, band saws, jigsaws, routers, drills, impact drivers, and orbital sanders. This course will meet […]
Build your own hardwood edge-grain cutting board or charcuterie board from start to finish! In this class, you will gain experience with the table saw, jointer, and planer to prepare the components of your cutting board. This course will take place in 2 evening sessions on Tuesday July 15 and Thursday July 17 from 6-9 […]
Build your own hardwood edge-grain cutting board or charcuterie board from start to finish! In this class, you will gain experience with the table saw, jointer, and planer to prepare the components of your cutting board. This course will take place in 2 evening sessions on Tuesday July 15 and Thursday July 17 from 6-9 […]
Join us to celebrate our 45th year with a celebration for alumni and friends! Featuring: -the debut of our new logo, branding, and website -sneak peek of Prickly Mountain: My Design/Build Life film by Allie Rood -Woodbelly Pizza and cash bar -DJ sets from local talent Free and open to the public. RSVPs greatly appreciated […]
Driven by code, available incentives, and forward-thinking design teams, many of the recent or upcoming large multifamily new construction projects in Vermont are targeting (and usually achieving) airtightness levels that approach those of certified PHIUS buildings. Using examples from local case studies, this presentation gives an overview of the current journey towards ultra-airtightness in large […]
Marsh House Apartments, a three-story building offering 26 energy-efficient, permanently affordable homes, is currently under construction and Ideally located in the heart of downtown Waterbury, VT. Among these, three apartments are designated for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and five will be reserved for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This new housing […]
One of the pioneers of the Prickly Mountain design/build movement, architect Jim Sanford will give a presentation on the construction of the Dimetrodon, a truly unique example of multifamily housing. Jim will discuss how the design/build process influenced the final building, why the architects felt it important to prioritize multifamily living, and what they would […]
Based in Brooklyn, NY, CO Adaptive is a full service architecture and building practice. We are an experimental testing ground for new construction technologies, material assemblies, and creative solutions to our clients’ challenges. Join CO Adaptive’s co-founder and principal Ruth Mandl, to discuss some of their recent small-scale, multifamily renovation and retrofit projects in New […]
Vermont and other states have established robust rental housing and shared equity programs, yet seniors, starters, and many lower-income families want to own their own home. Home ownership can be stable and a great way to build equity. We will discuss the small lot-small home movement, which fits in well with pre-fabricated homes and also […]
