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Links
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.
Arcosanti
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.
Cae Mabon
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.
Ecoboot
http://www.ecoboot.nl/ecoboot_new/
This weblog looks at initiatives and research on amphibious or floating houses.
Lammas
Describes a planned low-impact eco-village near Glandwr. Profile, proposal and how to become involved.
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.