Specifications and Abstract

 Renovations are notoriously difficult. The emotional, financial, and physical stress deter home seekers from attempting it themselves and deter builders from offering an inexpensive estimate. As such, renovations have recently become a wasteful practice. It's much easier to "gut-and-chuck" a building or level the house and start anew.

However, renovations are extremely important for restructuring our current housing and energy crisis, rethinking our construction methods and staying connected to our culture and history.

In the past century, building and renovations have become widely inconsiderate of ecological and human health; rather, they are  dominantly focused on the economic bottom line, perceived or trending aesthetic, and ease of initial input.

There are methods to mitigate the stress and avoid short-sighted decisions. Although I have only the experience of fixing my little house in New Hampshire, I'm happy to offer advice and design assistance where I can. Feel free to e-mail me: sgviandier@gmail.com.

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