Paul Heslop wrote:
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> elag wrote:
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> > Paul Heslop wrote:
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> > > elag wrote:
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> > > > Paul Heslop wrote:
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> > > > > elag wrote:
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> > > > > > > :O) We don't have many flat topped living accommodations now... even
> > > > > > > blocks of apartments tend to get a sloped roof or something
> > > > > > > futuristic... i guess the weather brought that about.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I'd like to have something futuristic... like a retractable roof or a
> > > > > > bank of solar panels or a radio telescope.
> > > > > >
> > > > > I saw a gorgeous house recently on tv. Privately built. It is completely
> > > > > open plane but built round a courtyard and has appartments for all
> > > > > family members, but has been built in such a way that nothing remains
> > > > > permanently part of anything else, so each gets what they need. It also
> > > > > has concealed toilets/bathrooms etc behind bookcases...
> > > >
> > > > Sounds nice... I appreciate a bit of imagination in architecture... a
> > > > respite from all the vinyl and cardboard almost-but-not-quite-colonial
> > > > type construction. I sort of like geodesic domes, myself.
> > > >
> > > > Was that the "Extreme Homes" show?
> > >
> > > No, it's a weird thing. i've one caught it a couple of times
> > > http://www.channel4.com/life/microsites/0-9/4homes/
> > > it seems they travel around looking at groups of homes, different
> > > categories, then decide which is the best one in Britain.
> >
> > Guess I'll never see that one. Best by what measure, I wonder...
> >
> > The winners do look very interesting.
>
> Like I said, it's on at an awkward time and I only catch snatches of it.
> Last one was semi detached houses, one of which looked like a manor
> inside. It's an interesting programme, but not as interesting as the the
> top tens running on ch5 this week. I have caught Britain's top ten
> ancient monuments and top ten gardens. Its castles tonight for the last
> one. The monuments one had a couple of things on the Orkney Islands off
> scotland including
> http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/skarabrae/
> with their fascinating stone dressing tables etc.
It does look very intriguing. Interesting that the sea has rushed up to
meet this town while places like Rye in East Sussex the sea has run
several miles away. Nature shore is wonderful.
> Even the experts were joking about the people holding wine and cheese parties etc...
It does look like a fine place for a pic-a-nic.
> fascinating place. Watching this programme has given me a huge list of
> places to visit when and if I get the chance.
> http://www.channel5.co.uk/home/frameset/?content=97743&
Here are interesting structures which I saw in Italy that have suddenly
come to mind:
http://www.geocities.com/trullihouses/
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