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Inspired House Issue #10, May/June 2005

Porch Appeal
An architect's time-tested principles help you plan an inviting porch
by James M. Crisp

There is probably no more evocative feature of residential architecture than the porch, and homes in every region take advantage of its charm. Architect and porch lover James M. Crisp walks us through the design principles that help make a porch a welcoming place to sit for a spell. Inspiring photos, a glossary of terms, and tips for working with a builder accompany the text.


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PHOTOS, LEFT TO RIGHT: ERIK KVALSVIK, KAREN TANAKA, JASON McCONATHY