Word of the Day
Savoir-faire (n., SAHV-wahr-FAIR)
Knowing what to say or do in social settings. Precisely the opposite of what we aim for here.
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McMansions 101: Why are McMansions bad architecture?
This one needs a little explanation. Our default pattern on The Dailies is to celebrate things that are good or interesting. There's enough cynical snark on the internet; this corner will be joyful.
So why are we linking to an article about why McMansions are bad architecture?
McMansionHell isn't just a takedown of badly constructed buildings. It details what architecture should look like and why these buildings fail at it. Today's link is a good example:
The entire site is a good primer on exterior home design. Go check it out.
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