A friend sent me this article, which gives instructions (and photos) for a 165 sq ft greenhouse, constructed for under $50. I love this because 1)it’s affordable, 2) someone figured out how to do it and 3) it uses a lot of reclaimed or scrap materials. Unfortunately, it’s not as durable as one of these [...]
Posts Tagged ‘construction’
$50 Greenhouse
Posted in Farming, Agriculture & Gardening, Sustainable Building, tagged construction, diy, gardening, greenhouses, reclaimed materials on October 27, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Roundy House
Posted in Sustainable Building, tagged building materials, cob, construction on September 26, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Wanderings on various building materials led me to read an article on wikipedia about cob houses. And look at the pretty house I found a photo of! I want a round, pretty house like this! There’s something so appealing to me about the curvy, uneven edges. It just feels more homey, more organic. (sigh)
