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A Low Impact Woodland Home

http://www.simondale.net/house/

Simon Dale describes how he built his own Hobbit-like house in Wales with maximum regard for the environment. Includes plans and photographs of the building process and finished house.

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Arcosanti

http://www.arcosanti.org/

An experimental town in the desert of Arizona, built to embody Paolo Soleri's concept of arcology - the fusion of architecture with ecology. Theory, workshops, events, images, visitor information.

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Cae Mabon

http://www.caemabon.co.uk/

This retreat centre in Wales created by storyteller Eric Maddern is composed of a group of low-impact buildings, including reconstructions of Iron Age roundhouses and a straw-bale hogan, inspired by Navaho dwellings. Includes photographs and history.

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Ecoboot

http://www.ecoboot.nl/ecoboot_new/

This weblog looks at initiatives and research on amphibious or floating houses.

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Lammas

http://www.lammas.org.uk/

Describes a planned low-impact eco-village near Glandwr. Profile, proposal and how to become involved.

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The Benchley Project

http://www.larsstanley.com/arch/benchley/

An independent design-build project by three students of Texas A&M University to develop a sustainable living complex. Contains photographs of construction of the straw bale house.

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