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Exceptional Homes Built Beautifully and Efficiently

December 10, 2023

Michael Hawkes, Lead Architect at Acorn Deck House Company, explains how his firm's innovative design methods create unique, magnificent houses.

Deck House Prefab Designs: Never Cookie-Cutter Designs

October 20, 2023

At Acorn Deck House, each home is a custom design in collaboration with its owners. Its custom components are shipped prefabricated to the building site.

What Is a Deck House? The Mid-Century Modern Architectural Style to Know

What is a Deck House? Deck houses are defined as simple modernist homes that supplied a comfortable and affordable lifestyle for the thousands of soldiers and their families after World War II. They are nearly always built on a wooded slope.

Steve Levine: 2023 40 Under 40 | Woodworking Network

July 11, 2023

In his role as Panelization/Manufacturing manager, CNC programmer and architectural designer, Steven Levine, 34, has advanced and streamlined the process at Acorn Deck House.

Hand-Crafted Replacements for Your Home

May 4, 2023

Deck House Owners: we have matching replacements and upgrades for your home. Doors, Windows, Decking, and more.

The Unique Class of Small Home Architecture

April 11, 2023

"Integrating unique features in a smaller home can­not be an afterthought. So, space planning needs to be more intentional earlier on in the design process to make sure the layout is ideal."

A 1973 Vermont Getaway Gets A Refresh

March 7, 2023

Boston-based interior designer Jess Klein and her husband transformed their Vermont ski house, built by Deck House in 1973, from a mid-century modern  home to a bright, contemporary.  See the bold steps taken!

The Summit – Building On A Ledge

February 7, 2023

Inspired by a Scandinavian design movement from the early 20th century, this custom home is characterized by simplicity, minimalism, and functionality.

The Acorn Deck House Building System

December 6, 2022

See the detail on each component of the Acorn Deck House Building System: what our company prefabricates and what the builder completes.

Designing for Passive Solar in Summer & Winter

November 5, 2022

This video visits the Schweikher House, built during the 1930s, to explore its passive solar techniques. Architects at Acorn Deck House Company have been incorporating ]passive solar design since 1974.