Janaia Donaldson went out to interview the owner/builder of this tiny earthen cob house that was built by hand. In this video interview, you’ll get to hear how Greg, the builder, decided to build it and how he did it. He also discusses different ways that we can provide for ourselves including building our own [...]
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Secret Handmade Tiny Rock Castle Built by Artist
Step into the whimsical world of hidden treasures with this handmade tiny rock castle tucked away in the English countryside. Built by a talented artist beginning in the 1980s, this rock castle is a result of creativity, passion, and determination. It features stained glass windows and has an overall mysterious and somewhat whimsical allure. Join [...]
Grandfathered-in Tiny Dome Home in Miami, Florida
I’ve always known about this tiny dome home that’s practically in my parent’s backyard in a very unlikely place.. Miami, Florida. It turns out that it was built here before any of this area was developed which is the West area of Miami nearest to the Everglades. Back when this area was considered the woods, [...]
Checking Out Brian “Ziggy” Liloia’s Cozy Cob Homes
A few years ago, Alex did a piece on some land for sale near Dancing Rabbit Eco Village. Let’s return to Missouri to check out some of the most recent projects of this thriving intentional community. Brian Liloia goes by Ziggy and has been living at Dancing Rabbit Eco Village for nearly four years. He [...]
Small, Natural, Straw Bale Home that You Can Build for $4,627
When you ask Simon Dale why he’s doing what he’s doing, he has a simple answer: it’s fun! He has nearly completed building his second unique, sustainable, low-impact home in Wales, designed to nourish the residents as well the natural environment. Dale has a more down to earth response to why he builds the tiny [...]
The Little Hobbit House Built for $25k in Texas
Gary Zuker is the owner of this little hobbit house in Texas. In 1989 he built it by hand for about $25,000 and lots of labor. The home took three years to complete. He is a University of Texas computer engineer with no carpentry experience before this project. In total, the space is about 830-square-feet [...]