In the news

I hope everyone’s re-entry today went well.  I am struggling with exhaustion.  Sorry I wasn’t able to post yesterday.  We had a 12-hour day in the car and blogging just wasn’t in me when we finally returned last night.

I had a few ideas for tonight’s post, but I received a tip about this article featuring Dr. Jay’s uncle and it immediately rose to the top of the list.

Read all about how builders like Michael are using their talents and building knowledge to retrofit existing homes to become more energy efficient.  It’s all part of the Energy Independence Program in Sonoma County, California which aims to significantly reduce the county’s carbon footprint by 2015.  In a state where there is currently an excessive of new homes and unfinished construction projects, this type of work provides a completely different business model for the traditional home builder.

Battle of the (Furniture) Sexes

Is this chair too girly? It's the current debate in our house, and you probably know the side I'm on. We both know we really need a chair, but can't exactly agree on which chair. This one fits all my credentials (size, style, color palette, price!) but Dr. Jay isn't convinced. What do you think? Is it too feminine?

Fiction + Architecture

I finally finished the book I've been reading this fall, which I enjoyed, but only slowly made my way through it. I'm really excited to start The Pillars of the Earth, by Ken Follett. I've heard several people rave about this book and I know it weaves architecture with fiction so it should be right up my alley. Dr. Jay is currently reading The Fountainhead and can't put it down, so I think that'll be next on my list. I'm ashamed to say I haven't read it yet since it's among the best works of literature of the 20th Century, but it's a goal for 2010. Have you read any architecture related fiction? What are your favorites? p.s. I did read Devil in the White City over the summer (loved it), but that deserves its own post.

Happy Thanksgiving

Not much to report from here. Back to the Texas game. See you tomorrow!