Oldtimer builds rustic ecovillage in US’ southernmost point

April 14, 2024 john 21 34278 21:44

About 40 years ago, William bought 1.25 acres for $6000 on the Big Island of Hawaii and began growing his own food and building his own shelters. He was inspired to leave his native Wisconsin for a place where it would be easier to live off the land. Today he lives with only solar power…

Young couple self-builds dream natural home, learning by doing

March 3, 2024 john 23 82957 23:30

When Nil and Olivia found an affordable plot in picturesque Garrotxa, Catalonia, they quickly bought it and began to build themselves a home to fit the property. With no building experience and wanting something light on the land, they installed screw piles and an insulated prefab panel for a foundation and subfloor. For the walls…