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, July 12, 2012

Find the Genuine Architectural Patterns...2


This week's photo is of a recently built house in my hometown of Naperville, Illinois. In this series I'll toggle between historic and new structures to show how genuine architectural patterns aren't just for "old" houses.  I'll pick out a genuine architectural pattern each day this week and explain why I think it's so good. No long-winded explanations...just the photograph, a highlighted detail and a short summary. Can you find any others?
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Places - Seaside


Most houses in Seaside don't have garages, but the small number that do handle them beautifully.  Detached garages have advantages over their all too popular counterpart.  Here are four; natural light on all four sides of the house, side entry from driveway into house, possibility of garage attic living space, and a garage-less street elevation.
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