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The Value of Traditional Architecture
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The first thing to note is that the term traditional is not a style, but a collection of elements that has been repeated over time, evolving through many styles.

The basis of traditional structures is really innovation, which means combining the best of what has come before with the best of today to build what will be even better tomorrow. Therefore the true value of traditional architecture comes from those builders that are constantly improving their product in areas such as design, material selections and efficiency – “Built with the integrity of the past, and the technology of the present.” as we like to say here at Flynner Homes.

 Many of us would love to live in an historic Victorian, Bungalow, Colonial or Craftsman style home, but do not want the drafty windows, squeaky floors and inefficient heating and cooling systems. So by taking the unique characteristics of the past, such as architecture and hand-crafted detailing and combining it with sustainable durable materials along with Energy Star or LEED certifications, we create homes that people love to call home.  
 
For more information regarding traditional architecture please feel free to call me direct at 208-867-4587 or visit us a www.flynnerhomes.com
 
 
Cheers,
 
Scott Flynn, RMB
Flynner Homes
Posted by Scott Flynn at 8/6/2008 11:35 AM Permalink | Trackback
Comments (4)
Re:The Value of Traditional Architecture
Scott,

Question. I really don't know much about construction, but when I am in Europe, or old areas of Boston, Michigan, NY etc... I see homes... I guess they are 'traditional' but the point is they were built to last centuries, sold craftsmanship. I love the old wood frame houses of the German Black forest or the Boston Brown Stones.

When I look at most valley construction...sure the add some decorative elements to make it look like some famous style, but in my mind it looks like a piece of junk that will need to be leveled and rebuilt in 50 years.

Am I wrong about modern punch thru the walls, redo the supports etc... construction. Do builders still build these types of 'traditional structures'?
Posted by emdeplam on 8/6/2008 11:05 AM
Re:The Value of Traditional Architecture
E,

What you are touching on are the structural materials used today vs the materials of the past. The structures you are referring were probably made from bricks or quarried stone, which took years to build. Today we (Flynner) focuss on sustainable durable materials that out perform the typical industry materials that most others have built with recently. These materials include concrete-fiber siding (50 yr warranty), natural-fiber flooring (25-yr warranty), 2x6 construction and EStar. Will these homes last as long as a home built in Tuscany? Probably not, but then again very few would be able to afford a home built from granite that is designed to stand for centuries.

Scott
Posted by Scott Flynn on 8/6/2008 11:35 AM
Re:The Value of Traditional Architecture
thanks, I lived in 1 house built in 1870ish in Rhode Island, 1907 Boston, 1894 Europe... I just loved those structures and the enduring feeling. Appreciate the answer
Posted by emdeplam on 8/6/2008 1:33 PM
Re:The Value of Traditional Architecture
E,

What you are describing is also the concept of sustainability and durability. Historically structures where inherently constructed to last for centuries, but as we made housing more affordable after the great depression something had to give. Over the last few decades the materials and labor had gotten so poor that negative views from the local communities started to grow. The building industry has since started a new movement, the green, sustainable, durable movement, to try and combat these negative views. The over all goal is to restore some of the integrity that our structures once had.

S
Posted by Scott Flynn on 8/7/2008 9:29 AM
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