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2015 Utah Preservation Conference Preservation in Motion
2015 Utah Preservation Conference Preservation in Motion “Major MCM renovation while attempting to balance important values, the laws of physics, and cash” The Fountainhead Athena springing from the head of Zeus 1 0 2 5 Herbert Ave. Beverly Hanson | Myron Willson residence Important values • MCM architecture Beverly’s playbook Myron’s playbook Important values: MCM architecture • Decent “bones” • Open plan • Post and beam construction Carport Patio Bedroom Bath Living Dining Bedroom Main Floor Plan: 1958 Kitchen • Hidden entry • Too much driveway • No porch Important values: MCM architecture • T&G decking over post and beam • Redwood paneling Important values: MCM architecture • Amazing stone wall • Fireplace hood Important values: MCM architecture • T&G decking over post and beam • Open • Thoughtful window placement Important values: MCM architecture • Period plumbing fixtures • Minimal original woodwork – mostly damaged Carport Bedroom Family Room addition Bath Living Bedroom Main Floor Plan Dining Kitchen Important values: MCM architecture • Roof structure “faithful” • Great connection to sideyard • Very poor quality Phase I: SIP roof & stair clerestory • Roof structure “faithful” • Great connection to sideyard • Very poor quality Important values • MCM architecture • Walkable neighborhoods • Energy | Environment bins Carport Family Bedroom Kitchen Entry Porch Bath Living Bedroom Dining Main Floor Plan Den Important values: Walkable neighborhoods • Added porch • Welcoming entry • Important values: Energy | Environment • Important values: Energy | Environment CURVE RECOGNITION • Important values: Energy | Environment CURVE RECOGNITION Climate change • Happening now • Major impacts within 2-3 decades • Water & food shortages in the west • Heat related deaths • Disruption around the globe (national security) Existing home evaluation 278 Important values: Energy | Environment Measures Taken • Insulation (R40+ roof, R28 wall system, U-28 windows) • Energy Star appliances • LED lighting throughout • Efficient heating and cooling (future plans) • Heat recovery ventilator • Solar PV • Water efficient plumbing and irrigation (85% total reduction) Important values • Energy | Environment bins Carport Family Bedroom Kitchen Entry Porch Bath Living Bedroom Dining Main Floor Plan Den Actual numbers 453 -500 25-ish “Major renovation while attempting to balance important values, the laws of physics and cash”: results? LED lighting Balancing important values: Restoration hard choices • T&G decking covered (sad / mixed) • Stone left in place uninsulated wall (bad energy / great arch’l) • 30” overhang added (???) • Wood flooring not consistent with period/style (???) • Original paneling ruined by redwood layer (mixed) • Tub broken in move – toilet too water intensive (mixed) • 3 original light fixtures lost • Eclectic details & furnishings – not MCM petting zoo (preference) Thank you
