This sixteen (16) unit affordable housing project was designed for Housing Vermont and the Central Vermont Community Land Trust in a school building that was the heart of Waterbury Center. N·B·F was responsible for the design and complying with the Secretary of the Interior guidelines for Historic Preservation. N·B·F also developed the contract documents and administered the contract during construction. The Seminary Building was constructed in 1865 for the Freewill Baptists. Through the years, the building deteriorated from misuse and lack of care until the Land Trust bought it. This project was cited by the Preservation Trust of Vermont in 2003 for its historic preservation efforts.

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N·B·F was engaged to convert this stately 1860's Italianate Mansion, sitting on the green in Fair Haven, to apartments for seniors. This was to be accomplished while preserving the significant interior spaces and features.

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The historic Paramount Theatre re-opened in 2000 after undergoing an intensive one year period of complete renovations. This project was cited by the Preservation Trust of Vermont for its Historic Preservation efforts. The original building was constructed in 1913 as a live entertainment venue seating up to 1,000 people. Throughout the years, the Paramount became a movie theater, went dark in the 1980's and deteriorated to the point where demolition was considered. A group of concerned "friends" bought the theatre in order to save it from further damage and began a campaign to restore the Paramount to its original splendor

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Renovations to a late nineteenth century convent to eventually become an elderly care facility. Work included new heating, electrical, sprinkler, plumbing and alarm systems as well as a new elevator, building code update and new finishes and conveniences. Special care was taken to preserve existing detail, finishes, and spaces. The work was performed on a construction management basis.

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Working for the Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services and with the Vermont Division of Historic Preservation, N·B·F was architect for the recreation of the Wilder Horse Barn at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site.

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The First Vermont Bank, now TD Banknorth, engaged N·B·F to do a thorough renovation of its historic downtown Rutland office building. This top to bottom renovation included restoration of the building exterior, creation of a new banking hall on the main level and three floors of bank offices above.

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