Monday, February 14, 2011

Reuse, Recyle, Convert...what's it all mean?

Reuse of existing buildings is the best "recycling" one can do in the world of construction. Being able to blend new with old and change the use of a building can be challenging. Those obstacles are more easily tackled with the help of professional such as architects. Below is a link for a great design and blend of old 1920 brick building transformed into an amazing single family residence. Click on the slideshow to see the transformation and how one can breath life back into a building that had seemed dead for years.

http://archrecord.construction.com/residential/featured_houses/2011/02/leavitt_residence.asp

- Design is what you make it.

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