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OCTOBER 6, 2016 // 23 BOOK SHELF // GLIMPSE // WILDLIFE // POP CULTURE // WORDS // Q&A // FOOD // FUN NW Author extols virtues of prefab houses By RYAN HUME ASSOCIATED PRESS Allision Author Sheri Koones believes that prefabricated houses are the homes of the future. She’s written fi ve books about them. In the new “Prefabulous Small Houses,” Koones focuses on modestly sized homes and cottages, between 350 and 2,500 square feet. “It is defi nitely possible to live large but on a small foot- print without cramping your style or budget,” she said. Compared to the basic modular homes of a decade ago, Koones says, these prefab residences are more elegant, eco-friendly and economical. Unlike tradi- tional, on-site home build- ing, they can be put up in a matter of days or weeks. The book profi les 32 homes across the country, and explains some of the latest technologies. word nerd By KATHERINE ROTH [ə•li•zhən] noun Allide [ə•lʌɪd] verb 1. to hit against another object. 2. Maritime Law: when a moving vessel strikes a stationary or fi xed object or structure, such as a bridge abutment, pier or rock formation. When a mov- ing ship hits a stationary ship it is said to “allied” (as opposed to “collide”) and is found at fault Origin: First known use is 1615. Allision arrives from the Latin allisus, the past participle of allīdere, a verb meaning “to strike against.” PHOTO BY EDWARD STRATTON The Panamanian-fl agged log ship Global Gold allided with Pier 1 while pulling into the Port of Astoria in October 2015 and leaked 1,100 gallons of diesel fuel from a gash on its port side. The current (and very rare) verb form doesn’t arrive until the early 18th century. Both allide and collide can be traced fur- ther back to the Latin verb laedere, which also means “to strike,” when combined with the Latin prefi xes com- (meaning “together”) and ad- (meaning “to- ward”). “The vessel allided with the jetty, leaving it on the rocks and strand- ing four crewmembers. An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Facility Newport rescued the crew members Saturday.” — Edward Stratton, “Grounded boat near Newport goes missing,” The Daily Astorian, Monday, March 12, 2012 “The Coast Guard is investigating a tug and barge allision — a nautical term indicating the striking of a moving vessel against a stationary vessel that is at anchor — occurred in the Columbia River at mile 48 near Westport, Ore., at approximately 3 a.m., Thursday.” — “Coast Guard investigates vessel allision in Columbia River,” The Daily Astorian, Friday, July 22, 2011 Open 7am Daily! 12th Annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser Dinner & Auction Saturday, October 15th, 2016 • Buffet Dinner 5:00 – 7:30 pm • Silent Auction 5:00 – 8:45 pm • Live Auction 7:30 – 8:00 pm At the Historic Chinook School Event Center Tickets available at the door. Admission & Dinner $20.00 Admission Only $5.00 All proceeds benefit the restoration of the Chinook School Building SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & SUPPER European Style Coffeehouse by day, intimate bistro offering neo-regional cuisine by night. Regional selection of beers, wines and vintage cocktails available. We cater your event! Weekly Specials: 5-8 PM Sushi & Martinis Mondays Taco & Margarita Thursdays (3 Buck Tacos) 243 11th Street, Astoria, OR 97103 503-325-1787 www.AstoriaCoffeeHouse.com Follow & “Like” us on Facebook AP: How did this book come about? KOONES: I’ve been writing about prefab con- struction for a long time. If you’re going to write about energy-effi cient, sustain- able homes, it really has to be prefab. The technology has come so incredibly far in recent years. And the more I traveled and looked around, the more I saw that there was a trend toward living smaller, and focusing on travel and other things instead of pouring all your time and resources into your home. Today, almost anything that can be built on-site can be built prefab. In Japan, most of the houses are prefabricated, and in Australia many of them are. AP: The homes featured in your book look very expensive. How economical are small, prefab homes? KOONES: Prefab houses can cost 5 to 15 percent less than an on-site built house. And we know that building prefab saves time and energy both in construction and also in terms of maintenance. AP: What design ele- ments do these homes use to help them feel comfortable and roomy despite their diminutive size? KOONES: High ceil- ings, limited hallways and rooms used for multiple purposes. The emphasis is on living well as opposed to living big.
