Most of the homes in the area are single-story bungalows built in the 1920s and 1930s. The MacLeods' 1,100-square-foot home was originally built in 1927. Though it had its charms, it didn't meet the family's needs spatially or from a resource standpoint. Rather than leave their beloved neighborhood, they decided to add a second story, update the electrical, ventilation, and water systems, and make the entire space more livable. Though the facade was updated, it's not out of place in the neighborhood. Most of the new massing was added to the rear of the home. Here's the side view as you approach from the south. Photo 2 of 13 in Building Green in Albany by Diana Budds

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Most of the homes in the area are single-story bungalows built in the 1920s and 1930s. The MacLeods' 1,100-square-foot home was originally built in 1927. Though it had its charms, it didn't meet the family's needs spatially or from a resource standpoint. Rather than leave their beloved neighborhood, they decided to add a second story, update the electrical, ventilation, and water systems, and make the entire space more livable. Though the facade was updated, it's not out of place in the neighborhood. Most of the new massing was added to the rear of the home. Here's the side view as you approach from the south.