Tag Archives: affordable

Two Sustainable Sheds

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Michael Janzen

Here’s a simple concept that builds on the tiny shed cluster concept. This time instead of four sheds it’s just two 8′ by 12′ sheds connected by a deck. The roofs are setup to collect water and fill one cistern … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Concept | Tagged 3d drawing, affordable, architecture, cluster, google sketchup, house, low-cost, shed cluster, solar, sustainable, tiny house, tromb wall, two sheds, Two Sustainable Sheds | 23 Comments

The Phoenix Commotion

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Michael Janzen

My wife Julia ran across this in the most recent issue of Natural Home Magazine. It’s a low-income housing initiative started by Dan and Marsha Phillips in Texas called The Phoenix Commotion. They are taking mostly discarded stuff and building … Continue reading →

Posted in Builders | Tagged affordable, affordable housing, green house, recycled, renewable, tiny house | 4 Comments