Archive for February, 2010
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
I love dome-shaped houses. Whether yurt homes, earth bag houses, or something more unique, there’s something natural and calming about circular homes. Thus, when I saw this blog post on TinyHouseBlog.com about International Dome Houses, I was ecstatic.
The International Dome House Company is based in Japan and has made dozens and dozens of dome houses throughout the country. Made primarily from expanded polystyrene, they are green and not difficult to make. And if you’re worried about how they look, just check out the pictures below. And wipe that drool from your chin!
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Why go to all the trouble of building a treehouse when you can just grow a treehouse? The new practice is known as Arcorsculpture, and a few new companies are coming up with some great designs!
View at Inhabitat
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010
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This wonderful little residence is call the Taliesin Mod Fab, and its being built at the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. It can run off grid or on grid, and is built to be transported via train. Nice!
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
This one is really interesting, because I grew up not far from Mazama. Really. Those sagebrush and pine tree dotted hillsides are very family – I might know exactly where that cabin is!
Anyway, back to the cabin… I like it. It’s a little obtrusive, but it looks like it’d survive the winters.
Link via Trendir
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
This small house is a little too boxy and contemporary for my tastes, but it still looks nice. And it has great windows!
Link via noticias arquitectura
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
I love this smallish weekend home in Hood River, Oregon. It blends nicely with the environment, but still provides plenty of livability and space.
Link via Contemporist
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Thursday, February 4th, 2010
This delightful little summer cabin has it all. It’s built from local wood and reused windows, and the forest even grows through part of the roof! It’s perfectly small and cosy, plus has an amazing view. I love it.
Link via Inhabitat
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Monday, February 1st, 2010
This solar pod house from MercuryHouseOne is a mobile lounge powered by solar panels and fill with the latest sound equipment and lighting. Imagine the parties you could have! It could be used as an off-grid retreat, as a backyard office, or as living quarters almost anywhere you want.
Link via Inhabitat
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