Bousillage Construction in Louisiana, 1700s
(Above) Example of Bousillage walls. From the Earth Architecture website: "Bousillage, or bouzillage, a hybrid mud brick/cob/wattle and daub technique is a mixture of clay and Spanish moss or clay and grass
Angel Oak, John’s Island, South Carolina, 2014
Blogger's Note: An appreciation of ancient trees comes with the territory working at Albany Woodworks. We have found a few, but this one really takes the cake. One of the
Unique New Orleans Homes: The Pagoda House
Blogger's Note: There are many unique and wonderful architectural moments in New Orleans, but one of this blogger's favorites is the "Pagoda House" on Napoleon Avenue. Quite of a mystery
Mother’s Day – Historic Homes of St. Francisville, Louisiana, 2014
Blogger's Note: The Woods family traveled to St. Francisville, Louisiana this past weekend to celebrate Mother's Day in the town's Historic District. The visit included a tour of the areas