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Ugly McMansions could be on their way out

I’m sorry, but I have to refer to most monster homes as “ugly McMansions”. Their large roofs and hard packed, manicured and fertilized lawns contribute greatly to storm water run off, polluting lakes, rivers and streams. The article, “Days of McMansions dwindle as builders seek to economize“, in The Detroit News, suggests that McMansions are [...]

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Russell Versaci introduces “Roots of Home”

The video is a bit shaky and you’ll need to turn your audio up, but I was thrilled to discover an architect who is not simply stamping out beige McMansions. In the video, noted architect and author Russell VersaciĀ gave a talk as part of Charlottesville’s Design Week on his new book Roots of Home. After [...]

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