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 22, 2012

"Must Read" Traditional Publications...



There's no need to wait until the next Traditional Building Show to get your fill of inspiring ideas and historically based building products.  These two oversized magazines, Period Homes and Traditional Building, published by Restore Media, will keep you well informed between the shows.  They are full of well written articles, useful advertising and of course lots of beautiful photographs.

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Traditional Building Show


In the Fall of 2010 I attended the Traditional Building Show right here in Chicago.  It's got to be one of the best trade shows for anyone involved in designing, remodeling or building new homes in traditional styles...the kind of home where you can't tell if it's old or new!  I was mainly there to attend a workshop for members of Historic Preservation Commissions organized by the Illinois Historic Preservation Association.  During the workshop and various networking events (parties) I met lots of really interesting people...That's why I'm devoting this week (and maybe more) to my findings!  Stay tuned!
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