We are so excited about this! Ryan works as a graphic designer for Seven Days, an alternative weekly newspaper based in Burlington. When they found out about our building project, they asked if they could include it in their annual "Green Issue." Of course we said yes. So Ryan and I spent the weekend working on our center spread. It was a perfect division of labor. I wrote the copy and he created the beautiful (and informative) visuals and layout. It's such a nice combination of our strengths! We really are proud :) And it was super fun to partner on a project...I hope we work as well together on the actual construction.
Speaking of construction...countdown to excavation: 3 weeks. The well goes in this Friday. Assuming we draw the requisite yield (which we expect we will), we can apply for our administrative permit next week. We then have to post the land for two weeks before breaking ground. I'll try to get out there and take some pictures of the staked property. It's amazing to finally see where our front door will be.
Anyway, here is a link to the story on the Seven Days website. And here's a shot of what it looks like in print (if you click on the image, it will open in a larger window). Thanks to SD for including us!
5 comments:
AMAZING!!!! You're famous!! Just in case you don't know it, you two are perfect together. It's kinda rediculous. ;-) SO PROUD OF YOU GUYS!
Looking forward to reading the article. Nice going.
Really enjoy your blog, and thought the article was great. In case you haven't come across it, I would recommend checking out Christopher Alexander's book, "A Pattern Language." It really gets you thinking about how spaces are organized in a house, both inside and out. Don't be put off by the size; it's organized so you can read it in small 3-4 page bits.
Thanks, P. Muench! I haven't heard of the book you mentioned...I appreciate the recommendation. We will definitely check it out! We have been thinking a lot lately about use of space and still have some challenges to work through with the house. It is a much smaller footprint than traditional homes but I think the challenge of it is half the fun. As we started reflecting on past places we've lived, we also realized that this new house will be the biggest we've ever experienced! Our two apartments in Washington, DC were both tiny, the first house we owned in Nashville, TN was barely 1000 sq. feet, and our current apt. can't be more than 800 sq. feet. So who knows--this new house could feel like a mansion!
Anyway, thanks again for the comment and the compliments...and the book rec!
Susan
Great job, Ryan & Sus! I can't wait to see your dream home in the flesh, so to speak. -MB
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