Craftsmanship
Buildings that gain their expressive power from the contributions of craftspeople, on the other hand, have a complexity and depth that pleases the owners and users for decades, long after the gadgets have become obsolete and the slick materials have become dated.
Investing in the energy and skill of local carpenters, masons, ironworkers, decorative painters and cabinetmakers is an investment in one’s local economy and community and imbue a building with the enduring qualities of its time and location.
Investing in craftsmanship has lasting returns.