This old (green) house

Can a homeowner mix a love of history and sustainability into the same house?

The two don’t always pair well, especially if maintaining the home’s historical and architectural integrity are important. Add the rules and regulations imposed by a historic district into the soup and the result can be one huge headache.

“Not necessarily,” said LEED certified architect Juana Gómez of Lawrence and Gómez Architects. She insists it is possible to achieve both successfully, but it has to be done with care and consideration, weighing what makes sense for the home and the owner’s wallet.

“Energy efficiency is a big part of greening…