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Another Cool Prefab. Method homes is a company that is local and has a number of projects close to me. Most of their work has a Norhtwest feel with shed style roofing a large windows to bring the outside in.
They also work with Balance Associates an Architecture Firm that has some really cool stuff.
Check out Method Homes @ http://methodhomes.net/
I am not sure what I think about PreFab houses. I seems that a builder would save money, time and materials by building in a controlled enviroment, however I havent seen those cost savings passed on to the consumer. (I guess the company has to pay for there building space).
There are a few local builders that do some cool stuff though.
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An Earthship with a bit more modern look. See more @ http://www.pinkhammer.blogspot.com/
This made my day.
The Bare Necessities
Don’t spend your time lookin’ around
For something you want that can’t be found
When you find out you can live without
And go along not thinkin’ about it
I’ll tell you something true
The bare necessities of life will come to you
Build your own house, grow your own food, have lots of free time. What is poor, what is rich?
A Reverence for Wood is a book written and illustrated by Eric Sloane. It was originally published in 1965.
Part History, part pictorial, part story, this book is a fast read and alot of fun.
You can buy the book on Amazon for about 5 dollars (well worth it). I also found it published on the net at http://www.scribd.com/HuckleCat/d/9008546-Eric-Sloane-A-Reverence-for-Wood
Aprovecho is a Sustainable Living Organization based out of a farm in Oregon. They offer Natural Building and permaculture courses as well as others. Cool Stuff. Check out more http://www.aprovecho.net/
Sunray Kelley is featured in a couple of Lloyd Kahn’s books. His buildings are pretty far out. My style differs, however I enjoy his creativity. Apparently his property is within an hour of where I live so I hope to go visit him and learn about some of his building techniques.
Two weeks ago I took nearly everything out of my cluttered walk in closet and moved it to the spare bedroom. All that is left is a couple pairs of jeans a few t-shirts, a sweater, a coat, and some work out clothes. The mess of my closet was driving me nuts, and though I knew that I didnt wear even half of what was there, I still struggled to seperate myself from these possesions. If an article of clothing isnt worn in the next couple of months then my plan is to give it away.
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