Green Acres Organic Durian Eco-Retreat

Recycled wood buildings at Green Acres Organic Durian Eco-Retreat in Penang, Malaysia
Recycled wood buildings at Green Acres Organic Durian Eco-Retreat in Penang, Malaysia

“Last summer, my friend Ryan and I visited Green Acres, an eco-retreat center built on an organic durian farm. I’ve visited more than my share of pretty awesome durian farms, but right away I knew this solar-powered, off-the-grid farm was in another league of coolness.

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Rustic Furniture

Now that you’ve saved tens of thousands of dollars (or more) by building your sustainable home using low cost natural and recycled materials, it’s time to furnish your home. The photos above are examples of free and low cost rustic furniture you could make with salvaged wood. Other items around the house such as trim, … Read more