Being sustainably minded permeates every thought one has about a project. In this remodel, keeping the house, and making it better is definitely sustainable, and recycling at its best. But, when does one deconstruct to make it better and when does one make do with what's existing? Rethinking decisions is an ongoing process -- always!
When Fran Abel did a landscape design for Lois a year ago, this deck was incorporated in the landscape design because it was there, although we agreed it didn't work well. We questioned the wisdom of keeping it at that time. Now, with a new entry on this side of the building, and another year of observing the lack of function and unattractiveness of the deck, it was reevaluated. In a "let's put our head's together" consultation with Lois, Brad and Fran yesterday we decided the wood can be better used elsewhere. The deck is being deconstructed today to make way for an entry porch and a patio. In making this change, this beautiful sunny side of Lois' home will function better and, without this hard surface dominating the building, more plantings can be added to soften the home .
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