When this Canadian family’s home went up in flames 15 years ago, they decided to replace the leaky, drafty, oil-heated house with a straw bale, passive solar residence filled with non-toxic materials. “Our dream green home stands as a testament to the possibility of creating a sustainable, healthy and modern living space for our family,” … Read more
Amid the challenging times brought about by the Covid pandemic, Basanta Shrestha and his wife undertook a unique journey to build their dream house. “Building our house during the pandemic was a transformative experience. Our decision to use rammed earth and repurposed materials was a conscious effort to harmonize with nature and reduce our impact … Read more
An earth-sheltered three-bedroom residence in Elverson, PA, has some unique features, including arched exterior walls and an arched turf roof. It’s located in a rural area with a lot of farms, and nearby French Creek State Park and several nature preserves. The 2,692-square-foot home was built in 1988. The spacious foyer features a wooden spiral … Read more
Hazelmead is the UK’s largest cohousing neighborhood, comprising 53 affordable eco-homes for sale and for rent. Usually cohousing communities involve self-contained homes with communal facilities and residents who typically share similar values – in this case a strong environmental ethos. Designed to be energy efficient, climate resilient and nature friendly, the homes meet the Association … Read more
When the 119-year-old Toomey’s Flour Mill in Newcastle, Wyoming was torn down to build a gas station, Wyoming Senate President Ogden Driskill bought the remains to save it. A stonemason has spent the last decade rebuilding the sandstone structure on Driskill’s ranch in the shadow of Devils Tower. The Newcastle Milling Co. and Electric Light … Read more
My friend, Aircrete Harry’s wife, has created a wonderful video featuring my Tree of Life sculpted tiny home, and put it up on youtube. He added many elements that add to the beauty and wonder of it. You can watch this video at www.youtube.com