Budgetary Builds

Affordable home and furnishing options in Uptown seem few and far between. But at least for a little while, the McKinney Avenue Contemporary features some in the form of its current exhibit, a showcase of good home design and construction achievable for those with limited budgets. Artists, architects and sustainable...

By S. Anne Durham

May 11, 2006

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Affordable home and furnishing options in Uptown seem few and far between. But at least for a little while, the McKinney Avenue Contemporary features some in the form of its current exhibit, a showcase of good home design and construction achievable for those with limited budgets. Artists, architects and sustainable design experts nationwide contributed projects. Affordable Housing: Designing an American Asset runs through June 30, with an opening reception from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday and a panel discussion at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday at the MAC, 3120 McKinney Ave. Admission is free. Call 214-953-1212 or visit the-mac.org.
Wednesdays-Saturdays. Starts: May 11. Continues through June 30

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