Author Archives: Rusty

If a Tree Falls in Suburbia…

By Rusty | Published: August 29, 2008

Does anyone hear it? Apparently so! I just lost a good chunk of one of the larger oaks in the back yard. Hopefully we’ll be able to borrow a friend’s chainsaw this weekend. Any volunteers want to come help? You can have as much firewood as you want in exchange!

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Triangle Modernist Tour to feature Dwell Next House

By Rusty | Published: August 21, 2008

An amusing bit of synchronicity just happened today… In checking out the Triangle Modernist Houses web site, I came across a tidbit of news about the next Modern Mini-Tour. It will feature the Dwell NextHouse in Hillsborough North Carolina. This is particularly amusing, since I was in the midst of scanning images from the initial […]

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What’s up with the Mystery of Architect Fees

By Rusty | Published: August 20, 2008

In doing a little research today I came across an interesting article in the Washington Post about Architects, and their fees. Being in the field of Architecture I have a pretty good idea of what most Architects cost, and where my firm lies within that spectrum… but there is one consistent theme I have found: […]

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New things on the Horizon

By Rusty | Published: August 17, 2008

There are hints on TMH about an “October Tour.” I attended George’s tour in May, as well as the one just recently in August. Of course I plan on attending this tour as well. Also I’m planning on getting a look at Terminal 2 as soon as physically possible, and will definitely be checking out […]

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McCowan Residence Modern House Tour

By Rusty | Published: July 30, 2008

Triangle Modernist Houses has teamed up with area Realtors to bring yet another recent piece of Modernist Residential Architecture to the public, and I have again worked with the folks over at NewRaleigh to put together an article complete with 60 photographs attempting to capture the essence of the McCowan residence. The article can be […]

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