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David Anderson Hill's Bio
A native of Pennsylvania, David graduated from Brown University with a degree in Bio-Geology. His building career began in 1975, when he co-founded a firm that specialized in the meticulous process of identifying, dismantling, labeling, relocating, and reassembling old barn frames. Their projects extended beyond New England, as far away as Aspen, Colorado. “We discovered there were a lot of barns that were falling down,” says Hill, recalling the company’s genesis, “but we also realized these old barns had great frames. The owners were planning on demolishing these irreplaceable structures, and we were able to give them new life.” Although the “green building” movement had not yet been officially coined, his barn reconstruction and adaptive reuse made him an early leader in the field. Honing the knowledge David gained from these successful early homes, he has come to be considered a foremost expert on timber framing, and on the use of salvaged materials. In his 30-plus years as a homebuilder, Hill has developed a keen ability to bring together the right design and building team. David and his partner Susan Fuller established David Anderson Hill, Inc. in 1992, working out of their historic farmhouse in South Woodstock, where he has resided since 1975.
Susan J. Fuller's Bio
Susan possesses an intuitive ability to create beauty, “It’s in the details: trims, finishes, colors – the way the light filters in at different times of day, setting a window to provide the most pleasing outlook from a favorite chair, creating gathering spaces that reflect each client’s lifestyle.” As a Vermont native, Susan also carries with her a profound understanding of the landscape. She earned her B.S. in Housing and Design from the University of Vermont (UVM) in 1975. Her design skills and philosophy evolved through her extensive post-graduate work in Conservation and Historic Preservation at UVM, The Smithsonian Institution, Cooperstown Farmers' Museum, MIT, and Boston University, and from her practical work experience as a professional draftsperson. “I strive to blend timeless, classic elements with good, clean design,” says Fuller, “the result is a plan that is simple to execute, yet adds nuance and innate charm to the structure.” In 1978 Susan returned to Woodstock and served for five years as a Conservator at the Billings Farm Museum. She became a full-time home designer in 1983. As a mother, wife, gardener, cook, pet owner, and overall creative force, Susan appreciates what eases and enlivens the tasks of daily living, and applies that knowledge to enhancing the livability of any space. In addition to her talents in design and color selection, Susan lends her customer and subcontractor relations’ skills to David Anderson Hill, Inc.