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Green Design
StrawHouses.......pages1 & 2
Green IrishArchitecture
Irish VisitorCenter...............page 3Irish Pub............page 3Irish Blessing......page 3
Saving the GreenStuff
4 Parts of a GreenHome.................page 4Energy SavingTips....................page 4Lane Architecture + Design is an architectural firm in Manhattan that specializes in Corporate Interiors, Site FeasibilityStudies, and High End Residential Design. Our office is pleased to offer our clients and associates with a newsletter thatincludes comments from Larry Lane and other experts. This newsletter covers up-to-date news of architecture that can beapplied to every day life. Our goal is to share our passion of architecture with others.page 1
Larry Lane
, ArchitectVol. 3, Issue 3March 2009www.LaneArchitecture.blogspot.com
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"I'd like some nails," Mickrequested of the traveling tinker."how long would you like them?"asked the man. "Forever, if that isalright with you," said Mick."How far is it to the next village?"asked the American tourist. "It'sabout seven miles," guessed thefarmer. "But it's only five if yourun!""I was going to give him a nastylook but he already had one!""You three are a right pair if ever Isaw one!"piggy that built his house of strawbut suffered from a frightful visit ofthe big bad wolf that blew it down?Well, since then, that Mr. S.H. Pigdecided to move to Omaha,Nebraska and into a gatedcommunity that is intolerant ofanyone that is intolerant - like thatmean old wolf. In fact, there is onlyone wolf that lives down the road ofS.H. Pig, but he is a devoutvegetarian.This piggy picked the corn huskerstate to live the remainder of hislife because he has always felt athome around straw.With the recession coming thatcaused him to save his moneywhile protecting his environment,S.H. Pig began to study greenarchitecture.He learned that Nebraska was thefirst place straw bale constructionwas used to build houses. This wasa popular style since the 1880's butfell out of style during the 1950'swhen mass-produced constructionmaterials began to be used more.Thanks to forward thinkers like Mr.S. H. Pig, straw bale construction ismaking a comeback.o you remember that one
Straw Bale ConstructionMakes a Comeback
St. Patricks Cathedral, NYC
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