Staff reports
Two book signings are scheduled for “Contemporary Southern Vernacular: Creating Sustainable Houses for Hot, Humid Climates,” written by local architects Jane and Michael Frederick of the Beaufort firm Frederick + Frederick Architects.
The book signings are Saturday, Feb. 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Ta Ca Ron, 6983 Okatie Highway (Hwy.170) and Saturday, March 7, from 11 a.m. to2 p.m., at Nevermore Books at 910 Port Republic Street.
Architectural Digest named the book one of the best design books of Fall 2025.
Publisher’s Weekly praised the book in saying, “In this authoritative handbook … the authors demonstrate the importance of incorporating environmentally conscious systems, from high-efficiency HVAC units to native landscaping. They encourage readers to build homes in harmony with their environment, arguing that “by leveraging the beauty of the land, and all that it has to offer, into the design of the home, its value increases. This well-informed blueprint for resilient design will appeal to architects and prospective homeowners alike.”