vernacular : the dog trot

A Traditional dog trot style home from GreatBuildings.com

Bosworth Hoedemaker

An enclosed breeze way found on Desire To Inspire

Below: Eero Saarinen's Cape Cod home:

During the 19th century the dog trot style home was popularized in the southern regions of the United States.  The dog trot, or breeze way, drew cool air into the rooms creating a cross ventilation.  The dog trot is an example of efficient passive cooling for hot and humid climates. 

spotlight on design : deborah berke

The Deborah Berke & Partners webpage has a tab of video and audio clips that can take you a beyond the surface of design. 

suzanne shaker : shelter island

NY designer Suzanne Shaker worked with Deborah Berke & Partners on her 1,200 square foot Shelter Island summer house.  The only thing missing is a floor plan.

(Images from Remodelista.com)

stone town : zanzibar

ngorongoro crater conservation area

23 days later : plus a holiday

We're back! Tanzania was a fantastic holiday with welcoming friends, amazing beaches and landscapes, people and wildlife. Every sense was teased and stretched with Swahili, colors, smells and tastes that were new but somehow familiar and comforting at the same time. Many pictures are soon to follow.