Meetinghouse Wood will feature a variety of architecture, with the traditional American Country style being preferred. The ARC can provide suggestions for your selection of approved architects & builders.

Use materials and finishes that complement the design and that are harmonious with the neighborhood. Use wood or other natural materials, taking into consideration the visual weight the wall will carry.

Roof shape, pitch, materials and color should be harmonious with existing conditions and overall building design including the use of skylights & dormers. Use of heavy duty and substantial materials are encouraged. Accessory roofs should be kept in the same style as the principal roof. Your roof is a major element of your home and should be viewed as a three-dimensional sculpture compatible with the land around it.

Use high quality thermal pane windows and doors. Finish and trim would coordinate with the overall scheme. Your windows are your view to Meetinghouse Wood and it’s  four-season beauty. While they should be placed strategically so you can enjoy the full range of visual experiences afforded by your property, classical use and arrangements are encouraged.

All chimneys should be masonry with the choice of material and proportion that gives a substantial, stable appearance for best effect.

Make these as permeable as possible. Use graceful, curving lines. Create linear contours that complement your home and its surroundings

Plan fixtures and standards that do not intrude on the privacy of your neighbors. Subtle lighting of architectural elements is encouraged as is softer down lighting.

To maintain the natural beauty of the neighborhood necessary trash areas, meters, transformers, fuel tanks, air conditioning equipment and so on should be kept out of public view. LP fuel tanks if used should be buried.

Ideally, the greatest preservation of the natural environment would be realized if no fences were built. However, when functional necessity requires fencing, it should be an extension of the natural materials and overall design of your home and grounds. Use natural plantings to soften the effect.

Use indigenous plant materials when landscaping. Remember that your home is part of an integrated whole that includes trees, forest and fauna. Your new land formations should harmonize with the existing topography of the land.