Tag Archives: traditional building

For Preservationists, Every Day is Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Adventures in Preservation

Happy Earth Day! Preserving built heritage is a good thing for many reasons, not least among them the environmental benefits of keeping a building in use. Doing so is not only in keeping with the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle mantra, but … Continue reading →

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Vernacular Favorites to Celebrate National Architecture Week

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Adventures in Preservation

It’s National Architecture Week and that got me thinking about some of the most interesting buildings I’ve seen lately.  Keeping in mind the fun my friends over at The Blue Line had with Top 10 lists recently, I didn’t want … Continue reading →

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The Devil is in the (Architectural) Details

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Adventures in Preservation

I find historic houses visually striking for many reasons, but primarily because of the detail they contain. A nice set of dentils along a cornice line, complex window and door surrounds, and shutters all add a sense of solidity to … Continue reading →

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The Great Wall of China

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Adventures in Preservation

From almost any perspective, even, or particularly, that of a preservationist, it’s hard to define the Great Wall of China – is it a building, is it a structure, is it a cultural landscape? Regardless of how you define it, … Continue reading →

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More on Muppets and Architecture

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Adventures in Preservation

After my post about recruiting Elmo to promote historic preservation, I decided to do a bit of research. Did you know there’s an entire Wiki devoted to Muppets? Neither did I! I  found a Sesame Street episode in which Big … Continue reading →

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