“When love & skill work together, expect a masterpiece.”
– John Ruskin (1819-1900) English Critic of art, architecture & society
DO I HAVE A KIT HOUSE?

DO I HAVE A KIT HOUSE?

“Is it true that you could once buy a house from a catalogue?” “Do I have a kit house?” “How can I identify which house I have?” During my years as a historic preservation advocate, at event after event, I think that these are the questions I have been asked the most...

ARTS & CRAFTS LIGHTING- Introduction

ARTS & CRAFTS LIGHTING- Introduction

BUNGALOW LIGHTING DESIGN BASICS This article will cover residential illumination, with emphasis on bungalow lighting design basics. We're going to look at types of lighting, as they could be applied to your unique home. Many years ago, I did a survey of homeowners,...

ARTS & CRAFTS LIGHTING, Part 1

ARTS & CRAFTS LIGHTING, Part 1

OUT OF THE DARKNESS The desire for lighting is in our DNA. Our circadian rhythms, our bodies’ clocks, determine the patterns of our bodies, our minds & behavior over a 24 hour cycle & respond to light & dark. Light exposure generates signals from our...