Historic

New House, Old Shell
A full gut remodel brought new life to an 1821 home that had undergone several misguided renovations.
Passive-House Remodel in A Historic Neighborhood
A century-old bungalow is renovated to maintain its original character while achieving Passive-House certification.
Journey to Building a New Old Home
Builder and homeowner of FHB House SC overviews his goals for building a high-performance home in the historic town of Summerville.
Introducing FHB House South Carolina
In 2022, we're following a high-performance build in Summerville, South Carolina to see how it's being built to fit in with the towns historic district.
The Tale of Two Kitchens
Pillar & Peacock help steer the renovation of a historic estate’s cooking quarters.
Unusual Frieze
Historic Maine home loaded with interesting details--inside and out.
Bungalow Rebirth: 2 Historic Texas Homes Reimagined
A design/build firm modernizes two Austin bungalows with creative sensitivity to their historic neighborhoods.
Restoring the Abiah Taylor House
It took careful archaeological detective work to reproduce original details for this historic home in Pennsylvania's Brandywine Valley.
Making a Federal Case
An excellent example of classic architecture.
Fancy Fencework
Combining classical fencing, sophisticated posts, and highly detailed post caps, the combination adds grace and elegance to the property.

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