Mid Mod Pam on May 22 2008 | Filed under: historic preservation
I am likely behind the times on some of this, so found it very interesting to learn about the concept of “embodied energy” — vs. “conspicuous conservation” — and why renovating what you have may be the smartest form of green building after all.
A Cautionary Tale
Amid our green-building boom, why neglecting the old in [...]
Mid Mod Pam on Apr 24 2008 | Filed under: Inspiration
My mom sends in this story about homes is Escondido, California (near where I was born) that about to turn 50 and quality for historic home tax credits. What do you think - “yes” or “no” to the credits?
ESCONDIDO: Historians weigh value of 1950s tract homes
By DAVID GARRICK - Staff Writer, North [...]
Mid Mod Pam on Feb 21 2008 | Filed under: Inspiration
When I started the blog, I of course labored over the name for it. But I immediately latched on to Retro Renovation once I understood that it was a term truly used by contractors — although really just beginning to catch on. The start of a serious trend — which I know we all believe [...]
