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Have You Built Anything?
Be it a fence, a bookshelf, a house, or a garden box, I want to know. Have you built anything? Source
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Eco Chic: Previously Developed Land
No one will tell you that building a new home rather than purchasing one that already exists is environmentally friendly — even if you use salvaged materials. So, if you're considering building a new home, find a lot that's previously been built on. Previously developed land (PDL) that is vacant or unused is a wasted resource.
This Just In: Portland to Reward Energy-Efficient Homes
According to an article in The Oregonian, Portland, Oregon, is considering a carbon fee and inspection requirement that would tax builders hundreds of dollars for each new home that is not extremely energy efficient. Builders who construct buildings that save at least 45% more energy over Oregon code requirements would be paid cash rewards. Each new home sold would also be required to undergo an energy efficiency report be done by home inspectors.
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Designer Spotlight: Domestic Construction
While most Anthropologie catalogs are beautifully styled, the fabric rooms pictured in this particular catalog truly took my breath away. The stitched backdrops and room facades were designed by Trish Andersen and Maureen Walsh, whose design studio Domestic Construction focuses on interiors, environments, and unique fashion and home products. Trish and Maureen met at Savannah College of Art and Design.
Nice and New: Hable Construction Cayenne Birds Pillow
There's not a thing about Hable Construction's new Cayenne Birds Wheat Linen Pillow ($130) that I don't adore. From the Thomas Paul-esque pattern to the hand-printed and hand-sewn material to the organically inspired colors, it's utterly charming. Its smart bird pattern is simple enough for a modern home but exhibits enough folksy flair for a country cottage as well.
Nice and New: Hable Construction at Garnet Hill
For the past six years, Hable Construction, the practical yet stylish textile troupe, has worked with Garnet Hill to create an exclusive holiday program for the mail-order catalog. This year, their collaboration expanded to include more holiday items than ever. Once holiday gift wrap, tree skirts, and felt appliqué Christmas stockings lost their relevance, it was evident that Garnet Hill shoppers were still hungry for Hable.
Love It or Hate It? Justin Guinta Chandelier
New York-based designer Justin Guinta created this one-of-a-kind Construction Light Chandelier ($480) by assembling bursts of crystals onto a yellow plastic construction lamp. I like the concept — industrial design meets fancy schmancy — but I don't think it was executed very well. What do you think?
Love It or Hate It? Blow-Dryer Chandelier
The design team Domestic Construction created this amazing blow-dryer chandelier for a SoHo hair salon. I can also see it working in a glam girly powder room that's rocking a '70s disco vibe. Do you love it?
Get the Look: Jennifer Carpenter's Tipi
In the current issue of O at Home, actress Jennifer Carpenter shares photos of her Laurel Canyon home, which was redecorated by Jennifer's friend Ariel Ashe, an interior designer with the firm Ashe + Leandro.
While I loved the entire home design, my eyes kept coming back to this cool tipi in Jennifer's backyard. In the article, Jennifer admits, "That was my idea.
Would You Want to Stay at the "Hotel of Doom"?
Located in North Korea's capital, Pyongyang, the Ryugyong Hotel is also known as The Hotel of Doom and The Phantom Hotel, since construction on the hotel had been abandoned for over 16 years. Recently, however, construction started again, and there are rumors that it may be finished by 2012. This three-sided pyramid was named "The Worst Building in the History of Mankind" by Esquire magazine, but don't let that description stop you.
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