Lately, elected and appointed officials are using language such as "this isn't a popularity contest" when speaking about the possibility of permitting the mining operation and the public outcry against it. It's good to remind them that elections for our representatives at all levels of government are literally popularity contests.

The High Museum in Atlanta, Georgia is offering a trio of exhibitions with features from the Victorian era through the end of 2023. We appreciate the tremendous evolution in our culture and industry during the Victorian period so we’re fans of the period.

The book is beautifully crafted with color images and maps… each worth a thousand words. It’s a new book that would make a great gift, especially for those interested in understanding the architecture of Georgia in its historical context. We will study it with great interest and look forward to using it as a reference.

Bettie Sleeth passed away earlier today. She was a fixture in our industry and her absence will be conspicuous.

The Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research is hosting a five-part lecture series on Frank Lloyd Wright starting on Tuesday February 14th. The lecture series include a virtual attendee option and you have choices for start time: midday or evening.

Georgia has adopted new amendments to two of its building codes. The amendments take effect on January 1st, 2023.

T’was the night before Hanukkah and a week before Christmas when all through New York City, people gathered to view holiday window displays at department stores across the city. We enjoy a good photo essay (sharing detail) so we’ve collected a few incredible examples of creativity and craft to share and appreciate with you.

An important development is taking place in the world of residential water heaters. Our last blog post covered the emergence of heat pump water heaters. Now you can have one without an expensive upgrade to your electrical service.

We’ve had two primary means of heating water for generations: combustion and electric resistance. In addition to natural gas or propane and electric water heaters, a third choice has emerged and its efficiency is far superior.

It’s fun to learn about and discuss evolution in technologies for the home. Each new piece of tech tries to take us a step closer to a life full of labor-saving devices that take care of menial tasks so we have more free time. Now, evolution has come to the humble laundry chute.

The southeast chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture has published a third generation of American Classicist. This is your chance to add it to your library or give it as a gift before the printing sells out (again).

Making a new connection for a solar panel system or electric vehicle to the existing electrical system in a home can be an expensive challenge. A new product being manufactured for Siemens offers a simple solution that’s code compliant and sanctioned by utility companies.

It’s not fun to review risk factors for a property though it should be done to help you make educated decisions about protecting your family and your investment - whether you own the property already or you’re thinking about buying. In this post, we’ll share an example of a risk factor and a tool you can use to assess multiple risks.

Hurricanes can subject houses to immense wind loads. Could your house withstand the winds from a hurricane?

Last week we wrote about asthma and allergies peaking in September. In this post, we continue our focus on prevention by showing you how to make an effective in-home air filter at low cost.

Asthma episodes and attacks peak in September. We’re focused on prevention - work to identify and solve the problem rather than treating symptoms. Here are a few notes to help lessen the impact of asthma as we approach the annual peak of irritation and attacks.

The William Root House is one of the oldest homes in the Atlanta area. It’s located in Marietta, Georgia (northwest of Atlanta) and was recently the site for a day of lectures on preservation, restoration and architecture history hosted by Cobb Landmarks. Among the speakers were James Barfield and Walter Elliott who presented their new book.

Heating and cooling systems are designed to meet loads based on average low and average high temperatures. What happens when the the outdoor temperatures exceed the design temperatures?

Did you know you can study architecture, art, landscape and preservation in summer school? Ryan has just returned from a ten-day summer school program. Anyone can apply to three different schools. Here’s what you need to know…

A local nonprofit is working on a project that offers a thoughtful and endearing gift idea. We think the project will be widely known and enjoyed for generations. Don’t miss your chance to participate.