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, November 1, 2012

Things that make you go hmmmm...18


 
Here's a great example of why not to use windows with grilles between the glass...they disappear!  Leave them out altogether or specify simulated divided lite windows that have grilles adhered to each side of an insulated glass panel.  Simulated divided lite windows, or SDL's, are gaining in popularity which is good news as their costs continue to fall...check them out.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Things that make you go hmmmm...17


 
No need to say too much about this one...it's like someone actually tried to make it look like one giant door!  This garage should have three separate doors, or one large and one small door.
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