Ward Bucher

Moving a Historic House

Whenever possible, moving a historic house or building is a better alternative than tearing it down. The process can seem daunting but ...
Capon Springs Swimmers

Taking the Waters at Capon Springs Historic Resort & Farms

The Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia are sprinkled with hundreds of natural springs with water temperatures ranging from hot to cold. For ...
Draftsman-Vintage

A Brief History of Reproduction

No, no, no – not the baby making kind! The blueprint kind. I’ve been thinking about this subject because a client just ...

Exploring Olana – Rare Historic Preservation Inside and Out

High above the Hudson, the towering Olana overlooks panoramic views of the river valley. The house was designed and built by Frederick ...
Encore-Sustainable-Design-Mt-Vernon-Hidden-Signatures

A Glimpse at Ongoing Preservation at Mt. Vernon

The historic preservation of George Washington's home, Mt. Vernon, is a fascinating and beautiful undertaking.  Encore Principal Ward Bucher and his wife ...
Webbs Hope, Encore Sustainable Design Drawings

Restored: One Building. Many Lives.

The One Year Anniversary of Webb's Hope At 36 West Street in Easton, Maryland stands a building like none other in Talbot ...

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