Tag Archives: portugal

Casita in Arruda dos Vinhos by Plano B

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Michael Janzen

While this modern cabin looks like it was built with all new materials, it’s wasn’t. In fact it’s a bit of a Phoenix reborn from the ashes and uses many reclaimed building materials from a ruined building of the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects | Tagged Arruda dos Vinhos, Plano B, portugal, reclaimed, recycled, sustainable architecture | 4 Comments

Thinking Outside the Rocks

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Michael Janzen

This tiny house of boulders and stones and located in the mountains of Fafe, Portugal and surrounded by wind turbines. While the photos look a little like imitations this is in fact a real home. This is an excellent example … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction Method | Tagged cliff dwelling, masonry, portugal, rock, rocks, stone, stone house | 2 Comments