Architecture and Design News

Fresh & Easy…and Green! By: Timothy Boe No matter how fertile the soil, the nature of the harvest will always be determined by the kind and quality of the seeds that are planted. With this in mind, it bodes well for American grocery shoppers that one of the more recent newcomers to the retail landscape is a branch of a company with roots deeply embedded in the ecology movement. Tesco, the UK’s largest retailer and one of the world’s leading international grocers has landed on American... Read Full Story

The Levitt Galaxy is Expanding By: Timothy Boe Dusk settles in at the end of a warm Summer’s day and as a canopy of stars begins to dot the sky above…two more new stars twinkle back brightly from the Earth below. The vision of Mortimer Levitt to provide ”Free Music Under the Stars” continues to unfold with the opening of the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington, TX and the Levitt Shell in Memphis, TN. Levitt always had a passion for outdoor music “under the stars”…to him it was pure magic... Read Full Story

Sarah Susanka has a new book coming out in mid-February, Not So Big Remodeling. You can pre-order it on Amazon in anticipation of its release. I cannot wait to get my hands on it. To make it easier, my pals at Amazon have a link right here. Sarah Susanka is an architect and accidental lifestyle guru and it started with the 1998 release of her book The Not So Big House.  Susanka's work isn't how-to and the homes and design concepts she discusses are not something most people can do... Read Full Story

In case you missed it on Thursday, the great Sarah Susanka left a comment under my posting for the day. Now, I'm not one who's usually prone to idol worship or star struck-ness, but man! To say that made my day is an understatement. Thank you Sarah! Her comment was in response to my post about the upcoming release of her new book, Not So Big Remodeling. And once more for good measure, here's how you can pre-order a copy for yourself. Is that too naked a plug? If so I'm sorry. But this... Read Full Story

Just as baby's bed should be non-toxic, so should other furniture in the nursery. Baby and parent will probably spend a lot of time in the rocker for feeding and comforting. Changing tables, dressers, and other furniture should be low in chemicals that can offgas into the room. Brands such as Spot on Square, JAX, EcoTots, Cariboo, and Nursery Works offer non-toxic, sustainable furniture that's better for your family and the environment. 2. Walls and Flooring After you have tackled the... Read Full Story