About the Author
James Crisp has been an architect for well over 20 years. His architectural firm, Crisp Architects, designs projects throughout New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. In April of 2007, Taunton Press published 'On the Porch' by James M. Crisp and Sandra Mahoney.
Additions Archive
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5 Additions That Especially Add Value to a Home
Posted on May 3, 2011 | 3 CommentsIn a completely unscientific review of past and current projects, I find that five types of additions are requested more than all the others combined. The reason may be that homeowners value these five additions the most or it could be that most homes lack... -
Perfect Pergolas
Posted on January 7, 2011 | 4 CommentsI love pergolas. They give shade and add detail and interest to any structure, although I have to admit that there is no pergola which is perfect for all situations. We sometimes create free-standing pergolas, however most are connected to a home or out building. Materials... -
6 Renovations That Can Change the Way You Live in Your Home
Posted on January 7, 2011 | No CommentsI have renovated and added to my own home for many reasons, including the fact I hated the existing kitchen. I added a porch and a bedroom because I love porches and my oldest daughter needed a room of her own. Many people renovate a... -
View From the Porch
Posted on May 28, 2010 | 10 CommentsThere are few things I enjoy more than relaxing on my own porch after work.There is no doubt in my mind that there is something psychologically unique about a porch. We are neither inside nor fully outside and exposed... -
Bedroom Addition
Posted on July 25, 2009 | No CommentsAbout fifteen years ago my wife and I bought a circa 1790 farm house that had been added on to over the centuries. We restored portions of the house and renovated others. When our children outnumbered the available bedrooms, we decided to add on. Like many... -
Adding On
Posted on April 16, 2009 | No CommentsAbout half of the work in our office is new construction and half renovations and additions. When designing a home from scratch some of the most important elements to study(besides the clients wishes) are views, site features, sun and wind direction, and the approach to... -
Modern Farmhouse Design
Posted on March 30, 2009 | 5 CommentsThere is no absolute prototype for a farmhouse, but most of us can recognize one when we see it. By definition the originals were located on farms and were integral to the life and work of those farm families who lived there. Depending on when and... -
Children’s Rooms
Posted on March 30, 2009 | No CommentsWhen our third child was on the way, we decided to add a bedroom to our home. The room we were planning for our new born son was immediately claimed by his oldest sister. We realized that in fairness our first born deserved first choice...