THIS JUST IN FROM THE AIA

Okay, it is not exactly as hot as Al-Zarqawi getting nailed. In fact it is not hot at all. But, see, that’s what being a shelter book editor is all about. It’s about getting really hopped up from scorching bulletins like this from the AIA:

“Almost two-thirds of architects reported an increase in demand for outdoor kitchens, patios, and decks, which is a dramatic surge from just one year ago,” said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD. “With that there has been a penchant for upscale landscaping and formal lot boundaries, as well as the desire for outdoor amenities such as pools, tennis courts, and gazebos.”

Get ready for dramatic surges, penchants, and desires out there, folks.