There's a Japanese tradition called Wabi Sabi where "Nothing is perfect, nothing is finished, and everything changes." The idea puts a building like a house in...
Dear Mr. Fukai, Wabi Sabi is perfect concept (or I should say, "Nearly perfect") concept expressing the continuing construction of Middle House (as I am on the...
Well, folks, maybe we need to add a new category to our micro-small-tiny definition! 'Too huge to categorize' could be called "startlingly small!!!" Tanja...
Circuits: The Future of Solar-Powered HomesI thought some SHS members might find this interesting. The houses in this contest were limited to 800 square feet...
Someone mentioned the late E.F. Schumacher,a British economist and author of Small Is Beautiful,in connection with the small-house movement. Here is a quote...
Dear Mr. K, Okay, the 5 ft tall door opens inward, it's a duck-down opening like a nomadic yurt. Upon relocatation, will probably go to 6 or foot walls, then...
Thanks Jean for the great quote from E.F. Schumacher. The research and support for going small in his book Small is Beautiful is without peer. Here is...
... How about using a large glass cooking bowl? I have a pyrex bowl that is about 12 inches across and 5 inches deep. You could probably find a little bit...
Traditional, nomadic yurts use a piece of the same felt used as roofing to cover the apex vent. Several ropes are used to adjust for light and ventilation, or...
Circuits: The Future of Solar-Powered HomesThese Solar Decathlon houses are certainly very high tech. Lots of effort went into professional design and careful...
In a message dated 11/3/2007 2:32:07 AM Pacific Daylight Time, ... That's what multi-floor dorms and apartments accomplish, with central cafeterias, shared...
That's a great looking house (for a desk jockey..;-). And I like the lowered entry idea. The Seminoles build round common houses with entries people must...
Hi Everyone, New here hope you don't mind my 2 cents. I like Scott's concept of sizes. Very concise and to the point. I also agree with Gregory that standards...
Hi Hiker Bob, Great looking yurt. If you are looking to augment cooling you could place screen material around the apex then have someone who works with sheet...
Wow, Robalooey, that's an interesting idea! I already had a friend with sheet metal experience suggest a sheet metal top to cap it tight for the coming...
Thank you, Mr. Fukai. Your interest is helpful and inspiring. I did not know that about the Seminoles. Working on the top. Mr. K had a good idea about push...
Good ideas, Mr. K. I am working on the interior now and each day it gets cooler and I gaze at the open sky above.... I like your idea of spring loaded with...
Boy, o boy, I WISH, Steve , that would work, however the apex hole is 5 ft in diameter. The bubbles they sell that size are 4 to $500! Yikes! Thanks for an...
Hi Jim, Those look nice. At first glance (without any specs), I like the 'country cottage' by Dutch Homestead. I was reluctant to provide the info reqired to...
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Hi, am a new member here in Central Oregon. Also checked out the sheds at Lowes and Home Depot a few months ago. Have made changes to the plan and am hiring...
Love your ideas and your can-do spirit. Hope you will post photos and comments as you progress. -Jean ... __________________________________________________ Do...
I mentioned a while back that my township has a regulation stipulating a 700 square foot minimum floor plan. I learned of that in my quest for a plan for my...
... Pam, Have you been to www.localharvest.org? I own 9 1/2 acres and have been looking at ways to make use of my property, including gardening and opening a...
That sounds like a really solid idea. You should be able to establish a customer base quickly. Is there a farmer's market near enough to take surplus to a...
