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Lifespan House - Mt. Pleasant, SC
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Season 11 - LifeSpan House
Mount Pleasant, SC
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In these 13 episodes Bob heads to the Low Country: Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Steeped in tradition, this historic suburb of Charleston is the scene not only of a remarkable new home, but of a remarkable transformation in suburban living at the newly-developing community of I'On .
Taking its name from 19th-century local civic leader Jacob Bond I'On, the neighborhood is one of a growing number of American communities designed around the ideals of the "New Urbanism". The movement, started by Miami architects Duany Plater-Zyberk (DPZ) rejects the isolation and cultural homogeneity of typical post-WW2 sprawling suburbs, using architecture and civic planning to re-create the traditional small-town community. Homes are designed closer to each other and to the street, with front porches, varied historic architectural styles and pricing options, and a careful distribution of parks, stores and other amenities within walking distance all contributing to a diverse, pedestrian-oriented community where residents know their neighbors and use their cars less.
The project house itself is also special: DPZ's "Lifespan" home grows and contracts in four phases that are keyed to a family's life stages, making it a true family homestead and building community by eliminating the need for frequent and disruptive moves. Rooted in history, the house is also built to withstand the test of time and the elements. Bob consults with engineers and high wind safety specialists to show homeowners what fasteners, hardware, adhesives, and structural materials need to go into new homes, and what can be retrofitted into existing homes, to make them strong enough to withstand the roughest of weather, especially here along South Carolina's hurricane-beaten shore.
The time-honored practicality and grace of Low Country architecture comes to life as Bob visits local plantations and joins co-host Bob Ryley and husband-and-wife contracting team Kevin and Betsy Kalman to add touches like a columned porch, traditional trim, and authentic shutters to the classic exterior. Inside, state of the art building materials, mechanicals, finishes, electronics, and furnishings bring the home far into the comfort zone for the new millennium.
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Dates Aired: September 4-10, 2000 | March 5-11, 2001
Bob begins a brand new project in the heart of South Carolina's low country. Located in Mt. Pleasant, the neighborhood of I'On focuses on community living, to re-create a more ...
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Dates Aired: September 11-17, 2000 | March 12-18, 2001
Today Ryley joins Bob at the Lifespan home to continue work on the first floor. First Bob looks at the tongue and groove decking application before moving on to framing ...
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Dates Aired: September 18-24, 2000 | March 19-25, 2001
The neighborhood of I'On is built around a myriad of architectural styles and designs. Bob shows us some of these variations throughout the neighborhood before returning to the site where ...
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Dates Aired: September 25-October 1, 2000 | March 26-April 1, 2001
Inside the house, Bob joins Kevin and Betsy Kalman to take a look at the progress so far. Masons are hard at work constructing the fireplace, a special Superior Clay ...
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Dates Aired: October 2-8, 2000 | April 2-8, 2001
Kevin Kalman joins Bob again, as work on the roof continues, with metal roofing being applied. Brand new French Doors are installed in the front living room, as well as ...
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Dates Aired: October 9-15, 2000 | April 9-15, 2001
As work continues on the Lifespan home, Bob gets us up to date on the progress so far. First up, Kent Forsland from Designer Doors talks to Bob about the ...
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Dates Aired: October 16-22, 2000 | April 16-22, 2001
Now that the house is up and framed, it's time for an inspection. Bob talks with framing inspector Tony Stein, who gives us a closer look at the safety features ...
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Dates Aired: October 23-29, 2000 | April 23-29, 2001
The front porch is getting some attention, with traditional shutters going up, and work being done to the ceiling, railing, and trim, including a pressure-treated crown molding and painting. In ...
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Dates Aired: October 30-November 5, 2000 | April 30-May 6, 2001
Bob checks on some plaster work being done inside before handing over it Ryley who is beginning some ambitious trim work with master trim carpenter Dennis DeVore, in what will ...
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Dates Aired: November 6-12, 2000 | May 6-13, 2001
The outside of the house gets some attention today as landscaping begins. Josh Garvin explains to Bob about the work being done in the yard and around the house, starting ...
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Dates Aired: November 13-19, 2000 | May 14-20, 2001
Kitchen cabinets are put into place as well as the refrigerator and an exquisite wine cooler. Upstairs, painters are hard at work, using special Colors of Historic Charleston. Ryley joins ...
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Dates Aired: November 20-26, 2000 | May 21-27, 2001
A new heart pine living room floor is being laid down today, made from reclaimed lumber, which is gathered from old buildings and houses that are torn down. On the ...
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Dates Aired: November 27-December 3, 2000 | May 28-June 3, 2001
Now that the house is finished, Bob gives us a grand tour, starting with the landscaping and exterior features. Local designer Carolyn Griffith joins Bob inside for a tour of ...
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