“Form follows function in a barn, and the building has to relate to the land.”
What are your suggestions for finding an architectural style that fits your region/climate? Georgia: Here again, I usually find that form follows func- tion. For my larger projects (20 horses or more), I often take advantage of the great functionality offered by a courtyard style or a “T” style barn. For a smaller barn, the straight-line gabled barn is often the best choice, both for budget and for function.
I usually design the barn’s exterior to harmonize with its
surroundings, taking the cue from the existing house, exist- ing barns or even from properties in the area and the region. Here in the northeast and New England, we’re blessed with an array of aesthetically pleasing architectural styles and, importantly, each of them was developed over time to with- stand the challenges of our climate. It’s important for a barn to fit its environment; therefore, I like to draw from those historically correct features and then incorporate modern conveniences within the interior. Most often we use traditional wood materials, but there
are also newer, low maintenance products available for exte- riors that afford a traditionally correct appearance, so there are more choices available today than just a decade ago.
Holly: Form follows function in a barn, and the building has to relate to the land. Then to develop a style, you use the local materials and rules of thumb for that climate. For example, barn orientation to the sun in the north versus the south is completely opposite. Wind loads in coastal areas of the south and snow loads in the west and north must also be considered. If you study historical barn architecture, you soon see that styles were developed precisely in response to local conditions and material availability. Both affect your financial bottom line.
Warmbloods Today has a lot of readers involved in perfor- mance horses and their breeding. What are your sugges- tions for designing barns specifically for this segment of the equine industry? Georgia: I bred horses for years so I know what works and what doesn’t. I could talk about it for days! The size and design of support areas will depend on whether you’re breeding a few mares a year or if you’re truly in the breeding business. For most barns, it’s the former. A timed lighting system is essential to the success of
breeding and settling mares—these systems should be set up to give the mare 16 hours of daylight. I ran mine from 6:30 am until 10:30 pm beginning in late October and continuing
BOTH ABOVE: Example of a barn’s architectural style suited for Colorado.
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