Tag Archives: new mexico

Dome Lady by Bev Magennis

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Michael Janzen

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, there’s always something better. Here’s a unique house that will probably never be duplicated – but possibly emulated. This 18-foot tall dome home was built by artist Bev Magennis. It’s located in remote … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects | Tagged albuquerque, Bev Magennis, Dome Lady, mosiac, new mexico, tile house, tile mosaics | 5 Comments

Whittled Down – Adventures in a Covered Wagon

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Michael Janzen

Libby and Tristan build this tiny covered wagon on a shoestring and have now completed the finishing touches, now they can really begin to enjoy their tiny house adventure. Their plan is to move to New England after living in … Continue reading →

Posted in Sustainable Living | Tagged Covered Wagon, dutch door, Libby, New England, new mexico, Santa Fe, solar panel, Tristan, Whittled Down | 6 Comments

CLEAR VILLAGE Call For Entries

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Michael Janzen

I must admit I was a little disappointed to see so few tiny homes in the list of finalists for the Design It: Shelter Competition. It just seemed like a perfect opportunity for tiny houses to emerge; although I admit … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Design | Tagged clear village, community, contest, design competition, new mexico, pueblo, sustainable architecture, taos, village | 2 Comments

Tiny Adobe Casita

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Michael Janzen

Three months out of the year this is the home of Samuel Gray. This adobe casita located near Abiquiu, NM and in just a few years will be Sam’s full-time residence. It measures 12′ by 10′ on the exterior but … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects | Tagged abiquiu, adobe, casita, cobb, dirt, earthen, mud, new mexico, nm, Samuel Gray, southwest, tiny house | 27 Comments