Blending old with new is never an easy design challenge. However, when it is done well it is one of our favorite design aesthetics as in the case of architect, Sharon Davis’s personal home located in Garrison, New York on one of the most historic roads in America.
Find Everything Historic is honored to introduce their newest Building Science and Architectural columnist, Keith A. Simon, AIA, CPHC, LEED AP. Yep, Keith has a lot of letters after his name because he’s no joke when it comes to building technology and performance. Historic buildings must serve the same basic function as new buildings. Thankfully Keith will help it all make sense to the rest of us. Lesson number one is on acoustics.
Find Everything Historic’s first building science school is in session! It’s always a good day to learn about Texas Christmas balls and Italian pizza ovens and how they relate to historic property renovations.