Monthly Archives: January 2012

How Do I Love You, Mr. Foster? Let Me Count the Buildings

Norberto López Amado and Carlos Carcas’ documentary How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr. Foster?, currently playing in New York City, is a starry-eyed, unabashed love letter to one of the world’s leading starchitects. It’s also soulless hagiography. ArchitecturalRecord.com: Daily … Continue reading

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what is the advantage of letting your home builder us your future home as his parade home in the spring?

Question by : what is the advantage of letting your home builder us your future home as his parade home in the spring? so far no discounts have been offered to us. This is a custom build and we are … Continue reading

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EEVblog #172 – DIY Acoustic Sound Panels

Dave shows you how he built his own acoustic sound absorption panels for his recording studio using Tontine Acoustisorb 3 material. Data on the material is here: www.tontineinsulation.com.au

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Advice on how to pick a “LOT” for a new home construction.?

Question by rigged2: Advice on how to pick a “LOT” for a new home construction.? we are going to purchase a new home in this one subdivision, HOWEVER, we need to pick out a LOT and dont know the first … Continue reading

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Imploding the Pruitt-Igoe Myth

A new documentary attempts to alter how we look at St. Louis’s infamous public housing project. ArchitecturalRecord.com: Daily Headlines

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Ellsworth Kelly and Peter Zellner Turn an L.A. Gallery Into Public Art

Ellsworth Kelly has been collaborating with architects since the 1950s. His latest project with Peter Zellner turns an L.A. gallery into public art. ArchitecturalRecord.com: Daily Headlines

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Who is a good home builder to go through for first time home buyers with average credit in the Conroe, TX area?

Question by fern1032: Who is a good home builder to go through for first time home buyers with average credit in the Conroe, TX area? Someone who is going to offer incentives and help with down payment, things like that. … Continue reading

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What is the best way to become a home builder – any books, info sources, courses, etc you’d recommend?

Question by Constitutional Watchdog: What is the best way to become a home builder – any books, info sources, courses, etc you’d recommend? I am working elsewhere now and am not ready to give that job up so want to … Continue reading

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The modern Japanese Home

Come with me through a tour of my families house in Oshima japan! Learn about japanese high tech bathroom gadgetry and the latest in toilets and bathtub trends in japan! Video Rating: 4 / 5

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How long does it take to receive the ratified contract on a home?

Question by Nicole: How long does it take to receive the ratified contract on a home? I am waiting on the ratified contract for a bank-owned foreclosed home and i heard it usually take 48 hours but every other day … Continue reading

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