Nostalgia and reverence is often what people feel when it comes to older homes and buildings. Not always justified nor does it need to be, there is a complex level of emotional response to the interaction of something from another time and place. These spaces and buildings often embody craftsmanship and manners not promoted or common today. They require that we use our imagination, that we transport ourselves to gain an understanding of what makes them unique and valuable. We

It is interesting how some people talk about modern homes and use descriptors like “boxy”, “plain”, or “flat” – but is it reasonable to characterize all modern design with such over-simplistic descriptors? In many cases, especially in the inner-city where space is at a premium and lot values are high, home owners want to maximize their living space. Often, the most efficient design comes in the form of linear post and beam construction – one of the hallmarks of mid-Century Mo

If someone were to tell you that the house you are buying is going to be torn down in 40 or 50 years, you’d think they were crazy. Yet this reality is being played out in countless Calgary communities as many, not-so-old, homes are being replaced by new builds. Think about it, parts of Calgary are currently being redeveloped where the homes were built in the 1960’s or 1970’s – Varsity Estates, Willow Park Estates, University Heights, Collingwood, Canyon Meadows, Lakeview Vill