The Southern Home

Design Ideas and Construction Information about Homes in the South. Florida and the Gulf Coast have unique climate and environmental conditions that have influenced the design of homes since long before air-conditioning was available. Lessons from “Olde Florida” vernacular design still apply today. With energy efficiency and a new green awareness on the minds of many in the industry, building systems and construction techniques are evolving forward with an eye on the past.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Front Porches

What are the elements that contribute to that comfortable "front porch feel"? We spent last weekend riding our bicycles throughout some great seaside towns along the Florida Panhandle. Apalachicola is an authentic "Olde Florida" town full of inspirational designs with nearly every home featuring an expansive front porch.

The vacation communities of Seaside, Watercolor and Rosemary Beach all offer newer homes with character and style that certainly isn't duplicated anywhere else, anywhere! Here are links to the photo albums I assembled: Apalachicola, Rosemary Beach, Seaside and Watercolor. Enjoy!

Some of the photos may be blurry as they were all taken while riding on a bicycle. Take care.

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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Front Porches

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