From Ginger at I’d Rather Be… Pursuing an Off-Grid Life: “We are planning to build a fence at the new place. I had an idea for an earthbag/sheet metal fence, and an earthbag/conduit fence. I want to consider earthbag pillars with corrugated sheet metal in between the pillars where privacy is needed. I want to … Read more
Those living in extremely cold climates such as Canada and Alaska need lots of insulation so their home is warm and comfortable. We typically recommend using scoria, pumice, perlite and vermiculite, but from what we’ve been told these materials are not readily available or cost effective in the far north. Hideo, one of our readers, … Read more
The Dome Fort is my latest castle design. At 100’ x 112’, the 10’ high by 3’ thick (at the base) fortified walls enclose 9,964 square feet. The Dome Fort showcases individual designs and combines them into a self sustaining, fortified homestead, where a group of 5-20 people could weather economic and social upheaval. This … Read more
[vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/28422870 w=400&h=225] TINY: A Story About Living Small (Teaser Trailer) from TINY on Vimeo. Here’s another great find from TinyHouseDesign.com. The video is due out in Spring 2012. Visit the website below for the latest updates. Tiny – a story about living small
Thank you so much. I just placed an order on your website for PDF plans. I wanted to order another one but am not sure if they are shipped or will be sent by e-mail. I must say you really have made some very nice designs and a wonderful webpage. I am also looking forward … Read more
My goal with this project has been twofold: 1. showcase individual designs (which included some designs that have been on the drawing board for months), and 2. combine them into a self sustaining, fortified homestead, where a group of 5-20 people could weather economic and social upheaval. It is not designed to withstand a direct … Read more