Monthly Archives: June 2010

Earthbag YouTube Channel

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Michael Janzen

The folks at the Earthbag Building Blog recently launched a YouTube channel filled with videos that show exactly how earthbag buildings are constructed. These simple earthen homes are extremely inexpensive to build and can be earthquake and hurricane resistant if … Continue reading →

Posted in Video | Tagged earth, earthbag, earthen, sustainable architecture, Video, youtube | Leave a comment

Usonian Inspired House Plans

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Michael Janzen

Architect Joseph Sandy has posted a free set of house plans on his website. The interior space measures 350 square feet and provides ample space for one or two people. To maximize the usefulness of the space, built-ins are used … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Plans | Tagged Frank Lloyd Wright, free plans, house plans, Joseph Sandy, Usonian | 14 Comments

Small House Movement on ABC News

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Michael Janzen

Tiny houses are making their way into the main stream media more and more. Even if living in a 140 square foot house, like Gregory Paul Johnson’s home, isn’t your cup of team the lessons learned about simplifying life are … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcement | Tagged abc news, greg johnson, news, Put Your Life On a Diet | 1 Comment