It's A Wonderful Life

http://hookedonhouses.net/2011/12/19/its-a-wonderful-life-george-and-mary-baileys-drafty-old-house-in-bedford-falls/

Porch Hampton Style

http://hookedonhouses.net/2011/12/29/the-top-20-house-stories-of-2011/ Check this great link of the top 20 house stories

Porch Michael Buss Architect style

a cozy front porch, a spot ot tea, family, friends,........priceless

Happy New Year and the new updated Energy conservation Codes

Everyone at Michael Buss Architects, Ltd. would like to extend our best wishes for a safe and happy New Years holiday, may 2012 bring everyone good health and prosperity! 

The New Year will also usher in updated codes and regulations that will apply to the majority of all projects for 2012!   The 2009 State of Illinois Energy Conservation Code (2009 IECC), mandated by law, will be updated to the latest published edition of the 2012 IECC.  Michael Buss Architects is currently reviewing the new edition and comparing them to prepare for application & compliance to current and future projects.

Please visit the State of Illinois link to read more about the Illinois Energy Conservation Code law http://www.cdb.state.il.us/eeba.shtml

What are the different styles of homes?

Here is the question. What are the different styles of homes?




Are all Victorians in the Queen Anne style (painted ladies)?
No, sometimes it is easier to view Victorians as high style (lots of detail)

or low style or low style (simple details)?

Bungalows, now what is a bungalow - A Chicago bungalow versus a California bungalow?

Colonials this style brings many different images to mind.

Every client I meet views the style of these buildings differently. So until a common vernacular is established, and I have an understanding of what they are thinking I can’t really begin mbussarchitects.com

Bubble Diagrams...

During the time we spent discussing various styles I was creating sketches. Bubble diagrams to be more accurate. Bubble diagrams show the relationship of the rooms. The kitchen needs access to the dining room, and we need a powder room on the first floor. Simple bubbles. Two of the diagrams sparked interest, and I ended the meeting with client homework. Their homework is to think about the diagrams, decide what they like or dislike about each one. We will discuss them at our next meeting.

That's the fun part...

Without a party, without breaking any champaign bottles I have flipped the switch for my blog. This is how so many events have started in my life. A simple idea, nothing more. A simple idea and the desire to follow it. See where it goes. I design for a living, homes mostly, but also offices, furniture, and whatever else I can get my hands into. I love what I do. My intent is to introduce you to my work. To show you what goes into the design of a home. The clients are real, the projects are real, the decisions they make are real. Some solutions will be liked, some won’t. Lets see where it goes. As Jimmy has told me many a late night, “some navigators aren’t really sure where they are, and when they get there they're still not sure.” That’s the fun part, not knowing.

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