Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Extraordinary Off-Grid Hobbit Home in Wales Only Cost £3,000 to Build

by Tafline Laylin, 10/04/11

Simon Dale proves that you don't have to be an architect to design and build a beautiful, cozy, low-energy home. With £3,000, a few simple tools, and a little help from his father-in-law and friends, Simon constructed an extraordinary hobbit home that has virtually no visual or environmental impact on the surrounding landscape. Using locally-sourced and natural materials taken from the nearby woodlands, a common practice among designers in Wales, alternative energy sources, and a lot of imagination, the self-styled builder has created a gentle, naturally-lit family home that exists in total harmony with nature.

Read more: Extraordinary Off-Grid Hobbit Home in Wales Only Cost £3,000 to Build | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World
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