[Archslater]

Funny when Architecture is something that can only thrive in a capitalist/my building is bigger/better/more funky than your building society.

Yeah, I think there just needs to be a happy median in there somewhere. Some smart urban planners need to be involved in the process to make sure communities are layed out properly and sustainable. Our modern suburban communities seem to be designed by people with MBA's or finance degrees. All the emphasis is making money up front, with no thought to the long term or big picture.

 

[SkaredShtles]

It's funny how resistant Americans can be to new ideas.

This is a *human* phenomenon, not American.........

-S.S.-

 

[dhtahoe]

I just know the average bubba around here will probably stroke out when they see the turquoise strip around the shadow crown...

No way I was about to say how much I like the trim work at the ceiling.

 

[SkaredShtles]

<snip> All the emphasis is making money up front, with no thought to the long term or big picture.

The fundamental problem is that the human species is almost too adaptable. We can be pretty much content with almost anything. As a result, the general population doesn't demand much.

Look at the sorry state of food in America........ <sigh>

-S.S.-

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Holly crap, 10 pages.

 

[dh girlie]

Ummmm...... he's making fun of you, numbnuts.

-S.S.-

Doesn't really sound like it...sounds like he's sending the same message...to each his own, you goddamn hippy...you're just pissed off you didn't come up with something so brilliant as the RRICT...

 

[narlus]

you're just pissed off you didn't come up with something so brilliant as the RRICT...

have the people in Stockholm been notified of this?

 

[SkaredShtles]

have the people in Stockholm been notified of this?

Probably not, but I'm sure that she'll let them know.....

-S.S.-

 

[N8 v2.0]

Holly crap, 10 pages.

I'm showing 8..

 

[OGRipper]

I love modern architecture - there's a Nuetra (sp?) on my street that is so sweet - but when it comes down to it, most people entering the market here in San Francisco don't have the time or the money to search forever for the right place, only to lose out in the bidding war and have to start all over again.

As for what I look for in a house, things that seem basic in most areas are like gold here. Parking. A garage even. Laundry. A place for 7-8 bikes, tools, and parts - right now our second bedroom is basically a garage. A yard of some kind would be living large. A proper kitchen with good quality gas stove and plenty of counter space. Tall ceilings. Big rooms, big windows - floor to ceiling glass if there's a view. I like a simple, minimalist approach with no decorative trim or other frills. I love open floorplans and wood floors in the living spaces but prefer snug bedrooms with soft surfaces so it's quiet. Indoor/outdoor useable space would be nice.

A separate house, with nobody sharing walls above, below, or to the side - now that's just silly talk.

 

[Crashby]

I'm showing 8..

Is that based on your screen resolution, or is there an RM setting?

Im showing 20 :mumble:

 

[Toshi]

Is that based on your screen resolution, or is there an RM setting?

Im showing 20 :mumble:

user cp -> edit options -> Number of Posts to Show Per Page

 

[Crashby]

user cp -> edit options -> Number of Posts to Show Per Page

 

[stevew]

I wish I had taken pictures of the blueprints for the French Chateau monstrosity my former employer was building in the mountains.

They decided against the lap pool for the dogs.

 

[N8 v2.0]

I wish I had taken pictures of the blueprints for the French Chateau monstrosity my former employer was building in the mountains.

They decided against the lap pool for the dogs.

Hahaha! Yeah, we have a few homes like that here... one of which is owned by a guy who sells frozen margaritas and brings in $20M/year from them.

 

[stosh]

It's funny I talk about the beauty of architecture but I'm right now designing the foundation plan for an 80,000 indoor sports arena with 4 tennis courts, a hockey rink, indoor soccer, a cafe, locker rooms, a pro-shop, and a large work out gym. It's all inside one HUGE metal box.....

 

[N8 v2.0]

It's funny I talk about the beauty of architecture but I'm right now designing the foundation plan for an 80,000 indoor sports arena with 4 tennis courts, a hockey rink, indoor soccer, a cafe, locker rooms, a pro-shop, and a large work out gym. It's all inside one HUGE metal box.....

The client's money rules all.

 

[stosh]

The client's money rules all.

The Clients Lack Of Money Rules all!

 

[N8 v2.0]

The housing boom just keeps steaming along: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/economy_pendingsales_dc;_ylt=AhhuGW9ZHFb1mT9oD09TjMwDW7oF;_ylu=X3oDMTBiMW04NW9mBHNlYwMlJVRPUCUl

 

[Archslater]

The housing boom just keeps steaming along: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/economy_pendingsales_dc;_ylt=AhhuGW9ZHFb1mT9oD09TjMwDW7oF;_ylu=X3oDMTBiMW04NW9mBHNlYwMlJVRPUCUl

The country is overbuilding big-time. Sure, people are buying the new homes, but the rate of new homes is far above the U.S. growth rate. The bottom will fall out soon, and home values will plummet.

 

[Westy]

N8, you should find, cut and paste some article from February 2000 talking about how awesome the dotcom boom is doing. Of course housing will not bust like that but the boom must slow down or stop at some point.

 

[N8 v2.0]

The country is overbuilding big-time. Sure, people are buying the new homes, but the rate of new homes is far above the U.S. growth rate. The bottom will fall out soon, and home values will plummet.

Already happening in someplaces... like Colorado Springs for example.

 

[Crashby]

Housing is about the slowest market that exists (as far as changing direction goes). Anyone with half a wit will see it coming. This of course barring a catastrophe of some sort.