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Don't row beauty
out e window when designing
energy-efficient homes
T
hink of the most beautiful and uplifting home you've been in.
What did you remember most: the builder's material contributions—the granite
counter tops, the walk-in closet, and the bathroom vanity? Or was it the feel-
ing that you had while in the home—the feeling of peace and comfort created by a
thoughtful designer who integrated the subtle and ephemeral qualities of nature with
the built form? And most importantly, why has this sort of designing all but disap-
peared in our home designs?
by EMILy VarMECky aND Mark PELLEtIEr
Ephemeral Design
