“As a little girl, and a young woman, I always dreamed of building my own house someday but I never had a specific desire for it. I knew that the right house would come along at the right time and with the right partner, and we’d build something that fit our needs, together.
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Tiny Houses Infographic
“Less Is More: The Tiny House Movement
The tiny house trend is on the rise with more and more individuals, couples, and families choosing to trade in space for simplicity. And from college grads to retirees the appeal of a miniature home spans the ages. Shrinking square footage not only cuts down on chores — it’s a lifestyle change all about living with less and decreasing environmental impact over time.”
New Technique to Make Furniture out of Bamboo
“Tables made from bamboo folded like origami paper, and chairs with unusual and complex designs… These are some of the items of furniture made by this week’s innovator.
Volunteer on Earthbag Build in Nepal
“We would like to tell you about our very exciting Earthbag build project in Nepal. We are a New Zealand registered charity providing quality early childhood and school support projects in rural Nepal. Our projects have been so successful that we now want to offer training to as many teachers as possible. Therefore, we are constructing an earthbag building Teacher Training Centre in our project area, 3 hours north of Kathmandu in 2014/15. Fundraising is well under way for the project and we hope to be able to start on schedule.
Apo Island Beach Resort
Here’s another amazing resort you might want to check out. Maybe you’ll never make it to Dumaguete, Philippines to visit the resort, but certainly beautiful resorts like this are great design inspiration.
Rustic Timber Frame Houses
Today’s post is a brief look at old-world timber frame designs. The rustic timber frames gives these buildings a timeless beauty.