Tedd Benson
Founder, CEO
Tedd Benson, founder of Bensonwood and Unity Homes, is a building pioneer who has spent his career redefining how homes are designed and constructed. A key figure in the revival of timber framing in America, Tedd co-founded the Timber Framers Guild of North America and authored four influential books on the subject. Under his leadership, Bensonwood has become a leader in timber frame design and craftsmanship, as well as a pioneer in Mass Timber and CLT construction. Tedd launched Unity Homes to focus on creating high-performance, sustainable homes, and established a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Keene, NH. With OpenHome, Tedd aims to make exceptional architecture and world-class design accessible to more people by streamlining the building process and using sustainable, high-quality materials that ensure beauty, durability, and energy efficiency. His philosophy is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves a home that enhances well-being and connects them to their surroundings.