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Hi, I’m Della. I’m an architect and a first time homeowner of a 1952 ranch. Come explore the midcentury design world with me! Learn more here.

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Have I mentioned that I think of remodeling mid-century ranches as a radical act of sustainability? ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Think about it. There are 15 million of these modestly sized, well-built houses across America in located in walkable neighborhoods close to local businesses and schools. Helping people occupy them - love them - rather than tearing them down to build something larger or just building new homes on greenfield land elsewhere is a major environmental win. I may think mid-century modern style is cool, but I think that coming up with design tools to help 15 percent of US housing stock stay relevant is IMPORTANT WORK. ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ John Thackara is the author of How To Thrive In the Next Economy: Designing Tomorrow’s World Today" and founder of the Doors of Perception conference. He was inspired by two related questions: "we know what new technology can do, but what is it for?" and, "how do we want to live?"⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Let me know if sustainability is also an important driver for you. Note: if I don't get a big response I'll keep right on talking about how fun mid-century modern houses are and continuing subversively greening the remodeling world on my own time ;-)⁣⠀ ⁣⠀

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