This team of designers is truly talented and hardworking. Tara Mangini and Percy Bright are the duo behind Jersey Ice Cream Co. and renovations that incorporate salvaged and vintage pieces. We talked about the difference between buying something new vs. finding something at a flea market or elsewhere, as well as what it looks like to be a team of traveling designers without a permanent residence. You can listen here on the blog by pressing play, or on iTunes.
Why it's Great // Union Studio
On another "Why it's Great", we're looking at this community design of 13 homes by Union Studio in Boston. This design illustrates what is great about thoughtful planning and design.
- Back yard-front yards
Bringing people to their front yards facilities a connection with others. As opposed to driving a car into a garage and not coming out until the person leaves again via car. - Parking Court
Each home has a designated garage bay and parking space in a parking court. They were each provided with a cart for groceries and such. - Net Zero Possible
Solar collection and other systems make it possible for these homes to have all their energy needs met. - Permeable Area
Instead of houses facing each other with concrete sidewalks and driveways, this space utilizes permeable ground which keeps air cooler and helps with surface water management.
We certainly need more communities like this.
Cavin Costello - Episode 004
Cavin and his wife Claire from The Ranch Mine are doing powerful work in the Phoenix area bringing the beauty back to ranch homes that most see as less desirable, as well as using infill lots to give a neighborhood more value and vitality. The information and concepts in this episode apply to every city in the United States and throughout the interview I just kept thinking “Yes! We need to hear this!” I hope that you enjoy!
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Show Notes:
0:47 Background on Cavin and The Ranch Mine
3:38 An “aha moment” for Cavin
4:32 What is an infill lot?
5:05 Benefits of an infill lot. Over 40% of the land within Phoenix is vacant.
6:26 adding another chapter in history for a neighborhood
7:50 Subtracting from a space to bring it back into it’s original integrity
9:40 Using indoor-outdoor living to bring
12:00 An interesting and challenging project turned into something beautiful
15:42 Mentioned inspirations: Midcentury Modern, Wendell Burnette Phoenix AZ, Tom Kundig Seattle WA
Thanks to Fialta for the music heard on this episode!
Link House in Pierson Place Historic District
The Bennie G House in Cave Creek
Schreibner House - mid-century home with 600 sq ft addition
Tomorrow on the Podcast!
Tomorrow on The Honest Home Podcast I'm interviewing Cavin Costello from The Ranch Mine. We talked about his part in the revitalization of neighborhoods in Phoenix Arizona. It's joing to be a great one, look for it tomorrow here on the blog or on iTunes!
