Recognition
Thomas A. House, AIA, is Principal and founder of THA Architects, LLC and has more than 23 years professional experience in the areas of design, planning and construction. Tom has worked for some leading architectural firms in New England including JSA Inc. in Portsmouth, NH, Engelbrecht & Griffin Architects, PC in Newburyport, MA and TMS Associates, PA in Portsmouth, NH. Tom has contributed to the design and/or production of numerous developments that have received national recognition, including the following:
Piper Shores
Scarborough, Maine (EGA)
Piper Shores a Continuing Care Retirement Community with 160 independent living apartments, 20 assisted living units and 40 special care units in a congregate building with 40 independent living cottages.
Nursing Homes Magazine Design for Senior Environments 2004
Publication 2004
Design for Aging 2004 Review
Publication 2004
National Association of Home Builders, National Council on Senior Housing
Silver Seal Award for “Small to Midsize Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Congregate Care Communities,” 2003
Riverwoods at Exeter
Exeter, New Hampshire (EGA)
RiverWoods at Exeter a Continuing Care Retirement Community with 200 independent living apartments, 20 assisted living units and 40 health care beds in a congregate care building.
Building Basics for Senior Living
Publication 2004
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging/American Institute of Architects
Review Citations, 1996
National Association of Home Builders, National Council on Senior Housing
Silver Seal Award for “Continuing Care Retirement Communities,” 1996
The Commons at Niskayuna
Niskayuna, New York (EGA)
The Commons at Niskayuna an assisted living facility with 100 assisted living units and associated common areas.
National Association of Home Builders, National Council on Senior Housing
Gold Seal Award for “Assisted Living/Special Needs,” 1997
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging/American Institute of Architects
Review Citation, 1996
Herrick House
Beverly, Massachusetts (EGA)
Herrick House an assisted living facility with 90 assisted living units and associated common areas.
Design for Aging 1996-1997 Review
Publication 1996-1997
The Inn at Quarry Hill
Camden, ME (JSA)
A 127,000 sf continuing care retirement community consisting of cottage homes, independent living apartments, assisted living units, a secure Alzheimer’s unit, and skilled nursing beds - all themed to match its coastal Maine context.
Honored recipient of ‘Village Soup's’ Best Retirement Home in Knox County
Publication 2004
The Friends of Midcoast Maine's 2004 Smart Growth Award in Development
Publication 2004