Are McMansions going out of style?
by Lloyd Alter, Toronto 
on 10. 3.05
We who preach that less is more liked the article in the New York Times that discussed how more people are looking at the quality of what they buy rather than the size. They point out that with fuel prices rising, smaller and more efficient makes sense, and "plywood palazzos" thrown up with cheap materials are losing their appeal. ::New York Times (free subscription may be required) and be sure to watch the slide show.
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