Inspiration

Inspiration

Throughout this blog I've highlighted and created links to exceptional individuals and organizations who design thoughtful homes, environmentally responsible communities and historically based building products. Some of them are local to me, while others I've yet to meet. They are exceptional because at some point in their careers, be it a moment in time or countless hours spent around a conference room table, they decided to do what was right...even though their wallets might be fatter if they just followed the crowd. Their hard work and dedication to their chosen craft is now paying dividends in the form of homes and communities that will age gracefully and be admired for generations to come...and maybe even be an inspiration to others, like they were to me.

Thomas J. Ryan, Jr. - Architect

Like most of the internet, blogs read from newest to oldest entry...this one works best by reading the first three posts in chronological order, starting with the Welcome! post. Just scroll down on the right side of this page until you see the Blog Archive list...click on 2011, then scroll down to the bottom after the new page appears. Please email me with any comments and thanks for stopping by!

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Shutters


Properly sized shutters are probably the easiest fix for existing homes. Shutters look best with visible hinges, tie-backs and sized as though they could actually cover the window. It's the slight angle between the shutter and house that make this detail come to life. This new home, in Naperville, Illinois was built by Siena Custom Builders.


More information on shutters to come in future posts...
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Arches


This one is pretty straight forward...arches occuring on the same house should be of similar shape and proportion...no mixing half-rounds with elliptical arches, etc. This new home in Naperville, Illinois was built by Schillerstrom Homes.


More information on arches to come in future posts...
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