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GOOD OLD HOUSES - 07/31/06 11:58 PM

I just read an article in the August issue of National Geographic about New Orleans. I was struck by the photo of an 82 year old man who built his house with his own hands in 1953.. It said that when Hurricane Rita flooded the Lower 9th Ward in 1965 the … (3 comments)

Bringing the Outdoors In - 07/30/06 09:51 PM

New homes often have a coverd patio or deck. In older homes, they have often been enclosed to expand the amount of space in the house or they are not in good repair. A best case scenario would be if a patio or deck is in good repair to use it as … (0 comments)

Why Buy Recycled? - 07/30/06 01:58 AM

When people ask me what I do, I tell them that I recycle houses. That almost inevitably gets them to ask how I do it or what I mean. I then explain to them that I am a Realtor and I specialize in residential resale which is a way to reuse … (3 comments)

USONIAN HOUSE PRINCIPLES AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY - 07/28/06 09:47 PM

As green building principles become more mainstream more people are looking at issues of energy efficincy in existing homes as well. Frank Lloyd Wright's "United States of North America" houses were built to take into account the principle we are now rediscovering.
Orientation-- the siting of a home can make it a great … (4 comments)

WAYS TO HELP AVOID CREATING GREENHOUSE GASES AROUND YOUR HOME - 07/27/06 12:24 AM

As an EcoBroker, I have a commitment to helping homeowners learn ways that they can make our larger home a healthier and safer place by helping them understand ways to make their own homes more energy efficient and have better indoor air quality while saving money. Here are some tips from a … (0 comments)

How Much Space Do You Really Need? - 07/25/06 10:06 PM

As "McMansions" continue to pop up all over the country, I am wondering why people keep buying them. More and more when I visit people, I find that they have one or more rooms that they never use. If I inquire about a closed room as they are showing off … (0 comments)

Green building - 07/22/06 01:37 AM

In a previous post I wrote that 60% or more of greenhouse gases come from buildings. That was information from an older book by Santa Fe architech Ed Mazria. More recent information says that the current annual energy consumption by buildings is 48%....I'd love to believe that better insulation and more efficient … (2 comments)

Creating recycled housing - 07/20/06 12:34 PM

All over the coutry, there are great examples of buildings recycled from other uses into shelter. In some cases this creates affordable housing .In others the housing cost is comparable to other area housing costs but it has the advantage of reusing the existing building envelope for a new purpose. … (2 comments)

Old kitchens - 07/16/06 11:49 PM

Kitchen remodels seem to be the one thing that just about everyone agrees is needed in most older homes. At the very least, replacing older appliances with energy efficient models is a necessity. Not only do they save money by using less energy they generally have a larger capacity than … (2 comments)

Small House Living - 07/15/06 09:30 PM

I am often asked why I focus my efforts on older, smaller homes and often in neighborhoods that are not "the best". I believe that everyone deserves a decent place to live. Not everyone can afford the ritzy neighborhood and some who can still choose not to live there. I try … (0 comments)

Small is Beautiful - 07/14/06 05:30 PM

I have noticed that houses seem to be getting larger even as family size gets smaller. Since I specialize in residential resale, I have a need to be able to explain to people the advantages of older homes and smaller spaces. I have often had people be pleasantly surprised when … (0 comments)

Good Old Homes - 07/13/06 12:43 AM

I specialize in residential resale for several reasons, not the least of which is that I love old houses. They lend themselves to creativity and excite me about the possibilities of continuing to inhabit a space that has seen so much happen already. The old "if these walls could talk" … (1 comments)

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