Author Archives: Rusty

House Catalogs

By Rusty | Published: December 28, 2010

It’s a well-known secret among friends and family, that in addition to my fascination with contemporary modernist residential design, and present applications of prefabricated housing; I also am absolutely amazed by past offerings and early forays into the Utopian universe of prefab. Knowledge is mastery — the modern homebuilder knows his wants, sees his home […]

Posted in Architecture | Tagged Aladdin Homes, case study houses, housing, prefab, Stanmar Leisure Homes | Comments closed

Homelessness and Relationships

By Rusty | Published: December 20, 2010

Charity is something I never thought much about when younger. Sure I knew the made-for-TV idea of Christmas, but in my mind it was always an abstract ideal, and an unrealistic concept. At some point this changed. A softened heart? Growing up? I can’t quantify the change really, and I don’t have a clear demarcation […]

Posted in Architecture, Christianity | Tagged Affordable Housing, Homelessness, Hugh Hollowell, Love Wins | Comments closed

NC Building Code to tighten Energy Code for Housing

By Rusty | Published: December 14, 2010

WRAL reports that the NC Building Code Council has decided to increase energy efficiency in new homes by 15% by March of 2012. The International Code Council proposed a ‘Green Building Code’ earlier this year as well. It remains to be seen whether or not the public will truly reap the benefits of such a […]

Posted in Architecture, Development, Sustainability | Tagged energy efficiency, nc building code | Comments closed

Norma Burns Farm Receives Loan from Benz

By Rusty | Published: December 14, 2010

Norma Burns, wife of the late great Bob Burns, received a small business loan for her Bluebird Hill Farm project. A little about the farm from their site: Bluebird Hill is a small farm where Norma Burns specializes in growing herbs, specialty vegetables, cut flowers, native plants, value-added farm crafts and food products. We incorporate […]

Posted in Sustainability | Tagged BlueBird Hill Farm, Bob Burns, Mercedes-Benz, Norma Burns, permaculture, ShadeFund | Comments closed

Metrodome Collapse

By Rusty | Published: December 13, 2010

A massive snowstorm coming across the U.S. resulted in a rather spectacular collapse of the Metrodome: The structure was a collaboration between Skidmore Owings Merrill Architects and Geiger Berger Associates. Interesting things to note: The inflatable structure is, supposedly, the largest single-installation of Teflon on planet earth. (9-1/2 acres of teflon coated fabric!) The roof […]

Posted in Architecture | Tagged collapse, minneapolis, skidmore owings merrill | Comments closed