What a great concept - Off-grid, mobile Tent Trailer. Carry your home on your back. (behind your ethanol fueled 4 x 4)
Everything you need in one small space, on wheels and ready to go.
Read more here : http://www.gizmag.com/turtleback-adventure-trailer/32426/
Thursday 19 June 2014
Saturday 14 June 2014
Saturday 8 March 2014
Beautiful Structural Fabric homes for homeless.
‘weaving a home’ by kuwaiti designer abeer seikaly proposes a disaster shelter for refugees that is based on temporary huts of nomadic tribes. the use of structural fabric references ancient traditions of joining linear fibers to make complex three-dimensional shapes – the resulting pattern is easy to erect and scale into various functions, from a basket to a tent. the project incorporates technological advances and new methods of assembly of the material, envisioning a system composed of durable plastic members that are threaded to form a singular unit. these flexible envelopes fold across a central axis, with the hollow structural skin enabling necessities such as water and electricity to run through it, similar to a typical stud wall.`- http://www.designboom.com/architecture/abeer-seikaly-weaving-a-home-disaster-relief-03-06-2014/
Saturday 1 March 2014
Timber Frame Straw Bale House for Sale, Missouri
Timber Frame House Features:
Handmade wood spiral staircase leads to 2nd story bedroom
500 sq. feet interior heated space
168 sq. ft enclosed north porch
168 sq. ft enclosed storage loft
78 sq. ft. west-facing balcony
Professionally designed and engineered timber frame (hardwood frame with all wood joinery)
Fully wrapped straw bale wall insulation (approx. r-35 – r-50, a.k.a. “r-enough”)
Concrete pier foundation (professionally engineered for weight loads)
Living roof with 7″ of polyiso roof insulation (approx. r-45)
20″ of cellulose insulation under the floor (r-70)
Chimney hookup for wood heat, passive solar orientation
Designed for south greenhouse attachment
Hand-built cantilevered spiral staircase
Steel wrapped oak roof edge detail, designed for gutter system, no cistern
Wiring is installed, power system not included
Reclaimed wood floors throughout entire house
Earth plaster interior, scratch coat
Lime plaster exterior, scratch coat
1″ white oak siding on north porch and storage loft
Handmade insulated loft doors (2)
Deadmen (support blocks) placed in walls for shelving and baseboard (marked)
100% no plywood or drywall in construction
100% natural wood sealers (Land Ark)
99% built with hand tools and human power
Tool shed is 8×12 (96 sq. ft) with loft, cedar siding, reclaimed wood floors, 6×12 east awning for extended
storage/firewood – can be converted to guest house if desired
Cob oven with 5×5 roof shelter
Leasehold size is approx. 4500 sq. ft.
Timber Frame Straw Bale House for Sale Located at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage in northeast Missouri.
Friday 28 February 2014
Wood-fired Cedar Hot Tub
"The Underwater Wood Stove is nothing short of ingenious: you heat your Snorkel Hot Tub with a wood stove — an underwater wood stove made of marine grade aluminum coated with a corrosion-proof finish for years of trouble-free service. Completely submerged except for air intake, fuel feed, and chimney, the stove transfers heat to the water so efficiently, the underwater portion of the stove stays cool to the touch. The heating efficiency of the Snorkel® and Scuba® Stoves is far greater than outside the tub stoves which depend on thermal convection and with no plumbing there are no concerns of plumbing freezing and bursting."
Wood-Fired Hot tub kit from Snorkel.com - Products and Prices
Monday 24 February 2014
1965 Airstream 20' Globetrotter for sale
- Check out this beautiful Classic Airstream on Airstream
- Classifieds .... http://www.airstreamclassifieds.com/ads/1965-airstream-globetrotter-20-california-3/
Tuesday 18 February 2014
Sugar Shack in Quebec
A small sugar shack (cabane à sucre) near Saint-Joachim, Québec, Canada. -22 C°.
Photo by Lavloc. http://cabinporn.com/page/2
Monday 17 February 2014
Sunday 16 February 2014
Cabin near Juneau Alaska
Cabin overlooking the Taku and Norris Glaciers near Juneau, Alaska, USA. Contributed by Ron and Nan Schonenbach. http://cabinporn.com/page/4
Friday 14 February 2014
$45 LED Light bulbs ? Why ?
Why do we have to pay $45 for LED light bulbs or $ 2.23 for Mercury filled CFL ? I have 25 Watt Incandescent bulbs on dimmers that have lasted 15 years and more. If we use Solar for power I'd rather stay with my incandescent light until they invent Solar Lighting. What are your thoughts ?
Friday 24 January 2014
Thursday 23 January 2014
Beautiful Cabin using local materials.
Beautiful Cabin - built using local materials. Could you see yourself living here ?
via https://www.facebook.com/greenrenaissance
Sunday 19 January 2014
Conversion of a 1959 bus to travelling Tiny Home.
A Renovation by Winkelman Architecture : "Comprehensive restoration of a 1959 Chevrolet Viking short bus. Designed to safely travel 12 passengers and driver on the road, it converts to guest quarters for two as two single beds or joined in the center as a queen. Complete with plumbing (toilet and sink) and power (120v and 12v)."
Tuesday 14 January 2014
Tiny Off-grid House Design Contest, Win $500 and more
Submit your Design idea for a Small Off-grid house and win $500 Cash.
Deadline is June 2014
Click here for more details : http://www.simplesolarhomesteading.com/tinyhousecontest.htm
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