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Old Friends in the NY Times

Old Friends in the NY Times

by Marshall Mayer — 09-16-2008 08:54
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Allison Arieff has an opinion piece in the New York Times today about prefab. Titled "Housing the Universe," it features work by R. Buckminister Fuller, Michelle Kaufmann Designs, Resolution: 4 Architecture, and Rocio Romero, among others.

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How Green Are You?

by Marshall Mayer — 06-16-2008 11:24
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Here is your chance to show how green you are and win prizes for it!

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The Grand Opening THEY Don't Want You To Know About!

The Grand Opening THEY Don't Want You To Know About!

by www.njmod.com — 03-17-2008 07:04
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NJModern (www.njmod.com) is opening its doors with a BANG! Join us for a our Grand Opening Party. Please join us on March 24th at our warehouse Opening Party event!

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Have you built a modern kids playhouse?

Have you built a modern kids playhouse?

by Amy Uratsu — 01-30-2008 09:51
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Is Prefab Fab?

Is Prefab Fab?

by Marshall Mayer — 05-25-2008 07:06
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The New York Times covered the announcement of a show at the Museum of Modern Art that will display five prefabricated homes.

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Eco Manufactured Home Open House! Build Green!

Eco Manufactured Home Open House! Build Green!

by www.EcoManufacturedHomes.com — 01-07-2008 18:07
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"Eco Model" Open House at American Home Sales. January 12, 2008. 11am. Build Green with Energy Star Blue. It is a Prefab -ulous idea! Now everyone can afford to live a healthy, green lifestyle!

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Project Outrage

Project Outrage

by Marshall Mayer — 12-17-2007 06:34
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We demand an end to poor construction, bad design, misleading marketing and environmental neglect in the housing industry. Neighborhoods and homes should be built for people not excessive profits. They should be healthy, vibrant, and not require long commutes. They should uplift the spirit and gracefully fit our needs. We believe that everyone has an obligation to create thoughtful, responsible, and sustainable places to live that leave a positive legacy for future generations.

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PDX Lounge to bring Portland's unique brand of green to Chicago Greenbuild Expo

PDX Lounge to bring Portland's unique brand of green to Chicago Greenbuild Expo

by Ryan Langsdorf — 11-07-2007 16:28
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The PDX Lounge, a network of over fifty leaders in sustainability will be participating in this year’s Greenbuild Expo.

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Ready Solar Introduces Solar Electric Appliance

Ready Solar Introduces Solar Electric Appliance

by Janey Ward — 10-23-2007 15:26
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Ready Solar announces industry's first standardized solar electric appliance. Increases design quality while eliminating specialized construction and installation costs.

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Green Life Guru and Ready Solar Collaboration

Green Life Guru and Ready Solar Collaboration

by Janey Ward — 10-23-2007 11:03
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Companies Launch Zero Energy Challenge at Mobius LA Event to Achieve Near Zero Energy Homes.

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Glass House promotes proactive preservation.

by Gregory La Vardera — 10-04-2007 19:09
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The Phillip Johnson Glass House, a National Trust Historic site, is promoting proactive preservation by actively trying to connect buyers to significant historic modern homes.

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Modular Concept Addresses Barrier to Adopting Solar Energy

Modular Concept Addresses Barrier to Adopting Solar Energy

by Janey Ward — 09-28-2007 13:35
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Ready Solar and Jot House Partner to Integrate Solar Energy Systems into Modular Designs

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Spring Creek Design offers LaMiDesign house plan promotion

Spring Creek Design offers LaMiDesign house plan promotion

by Gregory La Vardera — 08-18-2007 07:58
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Home Builder Spring Creek Design from Pennsylvania wants to build your house from LaMiDesign's house plans, and is running a promotion to encourage you to do it.

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Debut of 100sf Katrina-Era Prefab

Debut of 100sf Katrina-Era Prefab

by Marshall Mayer — 08-16-2007 09:53
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Official release of the microSYSTEM line of modern prefab buildings based off Katrina-era Emergency Housing, the HELP Home, designed by architect Carib Daniel Martin. This new line of buildings, manufactured by Mfinity, offers a range of uses from a backyard shed to a home office/studio as well as a guest house/cabana or standalone cabin.

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by Member Account — 08-07-2007 10:46
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MKD's Newest Home—the mkLotus™—to Debut at West Coast Green

MKD's Newest Home—the mkLotus™—to Debut at West Coast Green

by Marshall Mayer — 08-04-2007 10:46
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Michelle Kaufmann Designs been working very closely with West Coast Green, XtremeHomes™, and Sunset Magazine to bring you their latest design—the mkLotus™—which will be showcased in San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza as part of the West Coast Green Conference in September.

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by le anh dung — 06-09-2007 04:24
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Casting Call: HGTV is looking for spectacular waterfront homes to feature on 1 hour special - modern & green submissions encouraged!

by KS Rockermann — 04-17-2007 11:31
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HGTV casting call-- seeking amazing waterfront homes

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Seattle Modernists

by Marshall Mayer — 02-28-2007 15:17
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Jonii Bryant from the Dwell boards has organized an informal gathering of modernists in the Seattle area. If you are in the area, the first meeting is November 1st.

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2010 Imperative Webcast

2010 Imperative Webcast

by Marshall Mayer — 02-26-2007 09:20
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Tens of thousands of people from all over the world gathered online on February 20, 2007 to participate in the Global Emergency Teach-in conducted by Architecture 2030. During this interactive webcast, 2030 issued The 2030 Challenge and The 2010 Imperative, specific achievable strategies to transform the built environment. These strategies are designed to immediately stabilize emissions in the Building Sector, and then reverse them to acceptable levels over the next ten years.

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