[Greenbuilding] completely nuts?

[Clarke Olsen]

True, true... though I can't remember the last time we had too many outlets: like cabs & cops; where are they when you need one?
Half of the glass in my houses, and almost all in my workshop, is standard patio door replacement glass.
The 34" x 76" with 1/8" glass size is my choice: the next size up means thicker (3/16") glass.
So.. what's Irish, and stays out all summer? Patio furniture.
Clarke Olsen
373 route 203
Spencertown, NY 12165 
USA
518-392-4640
colsen at fairpoint.net




On Apr 5, 2012, at 2:00 PM, Sacie Lambertson wrote:

> Once again the phrase "Needless gizmological complexification of an otherwise simple task" would seem to apply. Not "nuts", just not very wise (as distinct from "smart").
> 
> Same idea of wise applies in other areas as well; for instance, it could be said for the number of operable windows one thinks one wants in a house.  The idea of lots of windows that could be opened at that good time of the year seems desireable in the ideal, but in fact, at least here in NE Kansas, the reality is one opens only a few.  We could have saved big bucks had I been more realistic.  Designers should know this but those of us who build only a few houses in our lifetime often don't.
> 
> Every time I wire I make the same mistake; I always think I may need either more lights somewhere or more outlets.
> 
> The guy that built that sliding house had more money than sense, just like those who build those mega-houses.  How much room does one really live in?  That said, we could be strongly criticized for building a much larger house than is 'needed' for two people.  It's all relative, but some balance is called for.  
> 
> Sacie


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