I Don't Want Anything That I Buy

Awesome Is Loud But Awe Is Quiet.

Building Your Own House Is A Primal Urge, One Of Those Universal Genetic Drives Like The Need To Provide For Your Family.

The Greatest Architectural Illusion Is Not Baroque Fancy Or Victorian Flamboyant, But Minimalism.

Every Decently-made Object, From A House To A Lamp Post To A Bridge, Spoon Or Egg Cup, Is Not Just A Piece Of 'stuff' But A Physical Embodiment Of Human Energy, Testimony To The Magical Ability Of Our Species To Take Raw Materials And Turn Them Into Things Of Use, Value And Beauty.

Living An Environmentally Responsible Lifestyle Can Seem Like A Scrooge-like List Of Don'ts. Don't Take That Flight, Don't Buy That Car, Don't Eat Those Blueberries Flown In From Somewhere Far-flung.