Oct
26
2010
26
2010
Shelter
Filed under: Alternative Housing, Books, Inspiration
One of my favorite books ever is a book by Lloyd Khan called “Homework“. If you’re at all interested in alternative housing…you will love it too. It’s completely inspiring and beautiful. So…you can imagine I was thrilled to come across this lovely video about his work. Enjoy!
He has written several books about alternative housing…check them out below.
Posted by Sara @ 1:34 pm | Leave a Comment
26
2010
That was awesome! I loved the message and REALLY loved seeing his cruise down the road on a skateboard!! What a neat guy!
26
2010
Hey! I live in a geodesic dome.
Next time you’re in Iowa, come out for a visit! 
27
2010
I suppose I should add that our dome was handbuilt by my Mom and Dad, and we ‘recycled’ it 4 years ago… we moved it 30 miles.
26
2010
I just bought Builders of the Pacific Coast , finally after wishing for it for a long time. I live on Vancouver Island and quite alot of the stuctures in the book are right in my town.Handbuit shelter is on order, I cant wait to read it.
26
2010
I LOVE this video so much. Thank you for sharing. I shared with my dad and we had a nice conversation over it.
Steph
26
2010
PS I meant to add that I loved him on that skateboard!!
Steph
26
2010
Love that book! I’m trying to figure out what kind of structure I want to create as part of my pregnancy nesting project – I’ve got a part cob/straw bale/salvaged wood quasi-treehouse plan in mind, that’s super small, but perfect for one big (and one not-so-big) person…ah, dreams…
27
2010
This is great, thanks for sharing! Reminds me of Dan Phillips. He builds houses out of recycled materials and unusual designs. My friend rents this tree house in Texas that he built:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwfLUxc5nLM
27
2010
Oh my goodness that door handle he made! That made me smile, I love it!
27
2010
I had no idea! My copy of “Homework” is literally falling apart due to being over-loved!
28
2010
Thanks for sharing this! I’ve grown up with his books, and get much inspiration from them now as an adult. Great to see the video. xo.
1
2010
We almost bought a dome house in Colorado 4 years ago–it was pretty awesome but thankfully God had different plans for us! I am obsessed with homes that can be built affordable and alternatively.
1
2010
The best part was watching him skate through the burbs! Oh my word what a desolate place, everyone at work running the hamster wheel while this old man possess’ the secret to simple life. awesome.
4
2010
Found you through Collecting the Moments. This video was amazing. I never heard of the guy but what an inspiration. Most of us would just go out and buy the $15 door handle from the hardware store but he used that bent tree branch he probably stumbled on while out walking. Even his house – everything so simple yet so highly functional. And he’s right about the hippie mindset – gads! The things I could accomplish if I didn’t have to blow 8 hours a day at work! Thanks for the motivation – I’m going to look for the book.
6
2010
Hey Sara,
If you are into different kinds of houses you should visit a small Island off the coast of Vancouver. It is called Hornby Island. There are many people that have very interesting houses. The people there come from all walks of life. A very warm place to be. I would go in the summer if i was you . the winter the island is mostly dead and all the tourists are gone.. thanks for sharing your blog Ive been a reader for some time now.