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Building bottle bricks, using adobe mud stabilized earth home technique to go green

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 6, 2017 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

These look quite time consuming to make, although the finished look is interesting. Consider making a few of these for decorating the entrance to your home, etc. It’s fun to have lots of design options.

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Posted in General | Tagged bottle house, DIY, earth home, natural building, recycle, salvage materials | Leave a reply

How 16 containers became 8 market-rate Phoenix apartments

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 19, 2017 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“On an old used car lot in Phoenix, architects Brian Stark and Wesley James placed 16 used shipping containers and turned them into 8 one-bedroom apartments. With the goal of creating market-rate rental units, the architects tried to work with … Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged affordable housing, recycle, salvage, shipping container apartments, shipping container conversion, shipping container home | Leave a reply

Tiny house for under $5000

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 1, 2017 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Tiny house build from Aug. 2012 to Aug 2013, I did this all by myself, while working part-time. This tiny house only cost me $5000, I reused lots of things and found free stuff from craigslist. We are a family … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged affordable housing, DIY, low cost housing, recycle, salvage trailer, tiny home, tiny home on wheels, tiny house, tiny house on wheels, travel trailer conversion | 3 Replies

Majestic Off-Grid Cabin In The Japanese Mountains

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 10, 2017 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Hidden in the forest amongst the mountains of rural Japan is this spectacular off-the-grid cabin. It’s the perfect blend of Japanese architectural concepts and European-style design. The home is simple, yet functional and serves as a perfect place to escape … Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged affordable jousing, DIY, Japan, off grid, off grid cabin, recycle, rural japan house, simple living, small home design, small house design | Leave a reply

Habitat for Humanity ReStores

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 13, 2017 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“A good deal for you, your community and the environment. Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials and more to the public at … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity, Habitat restores, natural building, recycle, recycled building materials, reuse, salvaged building supplies, salvaged materials, used building materials | 1 Reply

DIY Advice: Barn Cabin Man Cave She Shed Tiny House

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 17, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Good advice from a do-it-yourselfer. Even with no building skills or experience, this gentleman built his own tiny house primarily by himself and saved about $15,000 – $20,000. I like his can-do attitude.

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Posted in Design | Tagged affordable housing, backyard, barn house, DIY, low cost, recycle, salvage, shed house, small home, sustainable | 2 Replies

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