Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Jewel Box: A Venice Beach Home Combines Modern Design and Sustainability

By Kelly Smith
July/August

Architect Andrew Mangan knows one way to spread the word about sustainable design: Build a can’t-miss-it, Technicolor, ultramodern home just blocks from the Pacific Ocean in Venice Beach, California. Built on a small lot, the colorful jewel box is a model of smart, green thinking.


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