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THA Architects:Thomas A. House Understands the Seacoast
Not only did he grow up in the area, he has spent more than 26 years in the industry assisting his clients up and down the eastern seaboard from Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York and into the New England States of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. House is the founding Principal of the full service architectural firm, THA Architects, LLC, providing design and planning services located in Stratham, NH.

Working with clients to design and plan projects, including commercial and residential, new construction and rehabilitation, House and his highly trained and motivated staff have seen first-hand what is possible with forward-looking, innovative, client-responsive design solutions.

House also understands that someone’s rent or mortgage is the largest portion of their monthly budget. “Over the years some of us who have grown up and worked in the greater seacoast area may find ourselves living in a distant community and away from our family, friends and workplace because of the high cost of rents or mortgages within the cities we work,” he said. “Many folks believe that workforce housing is low income housing, when in fact workforce housing is simply affordable housing, affordable housing for our teachers, police officers, firefighters, architects and others.”

House said that is why he supports the Workforce Housing Coalition, where he is on the Board of Directors and has contributed to the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast design Charrettes and the fundraising committee.

“As architects involved in the built environment and the design of numerous housing communities, THA Architects, understands the impact of high rent and mortgage payments on our workforce,” he said. “I support the Workforce Housing Coalition, because we share similar goals, one of which is to inform and educate municipalities, developers and the community at large."

In fact, House said, the Stratham-based THA Architects has the expertise in architecture, planning and interior design for workforce housing and multi-family housing, including apartment buildings and condominiums and live/work artists’ lofts, as well as mixed-use developments, adaptive re-use of existing mill buildings, senior housing projects for CCRC’s, assisted living facilities, Alzheimer special care units, nursing facilities and active adult 50+ communities.

House has contributed to the design and/or the production of several affordable housing developments. A partial listing includes Legacy Park in Wakefield, Mass.; Archstone Stamford in Stamford, Conn.; Archstone Methuen in Methuen, Mass.; Archstone Watertown in Watertown, Mass. and The Metro @ Wilmington Station in Wilmington, Mass. He also has been involved in the PlanNH Charettes in Manchester, Winchester, Lee, Exeter and Stratham.

“Our mission is to achieve design excellence, understanding each client’s specific aspirations and needs and positively impact our client’s business while reflecting their values, goals and work methods,” he said. “Our goal is to do all this while providing a stimulating and rewarding work environment that encourages the professional growth and development of individuals throughout the firm.”

Thank you Thomas A. House of THA Architects, LLC for supporting the Workforce Housing Coalition!

The WHC is a membership organization. Business, municipal and housing professionals like you keep our education and outreach activities going strong. Membership entitles you to discounted admission to events! Plus, you send a strong message that the Seacoast needs a balanced supply of housing – affordable options for all. Become a member now! Online or by mail.

Thank you to our generous members!*

Gifts of $1,500 or more
Federal Savings Bank
Kennebunk Savings
Optima Bank & Trust
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority
Strafford County Board of Realtors
United Way of the Greater Seacoast

Gifts of $500 to $1,499
Bank of New Hampshire
Centrix Bank & Trust
Chinburg Builders, Inc.
D. F. Richard
Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella, P.L.L.C.
M. Christine Dwyer
Geoffrey E. Clark & Martha Fuller-Clark Fund of the NH Charitable Foundation
Piscataqua Savings Bank
Portland Builders, Inc.
Public Service of New Hampshire
Stephanye Schuyler
THA Architects, L.L.C.

Gifts of $250 to $499
Estate of Stella A. Ciborowski
Margie Eames
J. C. M. Management Company, Inc.
Northland Forest Products, Inc.
Plan NH
RiverWoods at Exeter
Michael and Debra Scott
Clifford M. Sinnott

Gifts of $100 to $249
Altus Engineering, Inc.
Ambit Engineering, Inc.
Anagnost Companies
Avesta Housing
Dawn M. Barker
Walter and Carolyn Beaulieu
Don and Mary Jo Briselden
Castagna Consulting Group, L.L.C.
David Choate
City Of Dover (NH)
City of Rochester (NH)
Credere Associates
Emanual Engineering, Inc.
Larry and Carole Fisher
GRS Home Design, L.L.C.
Gosselin Realty Group
Green & Company
Harris Appraisal Services, in memory of Ruth Ann Mellish-Harris
The Housing Partnership
Richard & Sue Ingram
Joseph Nelson Real Estate
Manypenny Murphy Architecture
Paul McInnis, Inc. Auctioneer & Appraiser
James McSharry
The Marketing Advisor - Peter Francese
Jack Mettee
Northern New England Housing Investment Fund
Port One Architects, Inc.
Rockingham Economic Development Corp.
Rockingham Planning Commission
Rolling Green Nursery
Schoonmaker Architects
Selectwood Company
Shaines & McEachern
Signature Escrow & Title Services
Town Of Durham (NH)
Town Of York (ME)
York (ME) Housing Authority

Gifts of $35 to $99
Cheryl Lee Bozek
Steve Burns
Destefano & Associates, Inc.
Hawk Planning Resources, L.L.C.
Home Sweet Home Realty
I Eat Locally
Kenneth Knowles
MaryEllen McKenney
Chris Muns
Mary Beth Rudolph
Anne Rugg
Michael G. Schidlovsky
St. Mary's Bank
Synchrony Advisors, L.L.C.
Linda Thompson
Three Bridges Yoga, L.L.C.

Inkind Gifts
Anonymous (2)
Dawn Barker
Blue Ray Merchant Services
Classic Building & Design Co.
Cornucopia Wine & Cheese Market
Cranmore Mountain Resort
Margie Eames
Kris Ebbeson Photo Journeys
Fairview Millwork
Flatbread Company
G. R. S. Home Design
Maxine Gerald
Isles of Shoals Steamship Company
Marilyn Johnson
Key Partners
Neal King
Richard McDermott
Mojo's Restaurant
Moxy Tapas Restaurant
PittPro Home Improvements
Poco's Bow Street Cantina
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
RiverWoods at Exeter
Robin LeBlanc
Rockingham Planning Commission
Rolling Green Nursery
Rudi's Restaurant
Anne Rugg & Lisa Henderson
Michael & Debra Scott
Seacoast Organizer, L.L.C.
Monique Shevlin
Space Clearing Design Solutions
Strawbery Banke Museum
Three Bridges Yoga
Tranquility Wellness Services

We sincerely apologize if you are not listed or are listed in error. Please notify us by email at info@seacoastwhc.org or by phone at (603) 205-0539. *Gifts recorded January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012.

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