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The Sleeping Porch: An Architectural Tradition Due For A Comeback

June 1, 2012 —
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In the early part of the 20th century a new idea was gaining ground in home construction. This trend was particularly prevalent in the southern states where the mild winters and sweltering summers necessitated a different approach in the pre air-conditioning days. The summer sun could be brutal in the south and while homes of [...] Read on →

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