02-27-2008, 03:17 PM
Yurts in the wet areas - imagine living in a tent full time that is constantly damp at, at least 25% humidity.
I have looked at the options of building green, no matter what, you do have to have your basic infrastructure of electricity, water and waste.
I have a couple of plans for used shipping container homes based on a 3 box and 5 box system, including catchement. Although they are rough drafts, you are welcome to them. I am considering building at least one such home on our HOVE lot.
An alternative for drinkable water is the "water from air" machines that are available. Developed for areas that could not sustain regular wells or catchement systems, they are a great alternative to catchement for drinking water as they would produce at least 5 gallons of drinking water per day.
Anyway, email me and I'd be happy to scan the drawings I have for the shipping container houses. It is my understanding that the 9' high containers are available on the BI for about $3K a piece (pre-bartering).
I hate the fact that "building green" has been turned into such an elitist venture for the wealthy. I figure my plans should come in at about $25-35K with basic infastructure using marine wind power, passive solar, and recycled materials and still give you a nice comfortable home.
t.luve
I have looked at the options of building green, no matter what, you do have to have your basic infrastructure of electricity, water and waste.
I have a couple of plans for used shipping container homes based on a 3 box and 5 box system, including catchement. Although they are rough drafts, you are welcome to them. I am considering building at least one such home on our HOVE lot.
An alternative for drinkable water is the "water from air" machines that are available. Developed for areas that could not sustain regular wells or catchement systems, they are a great alternative to catchement for drinking water as they would produce at least 5 gallons of drinking water per day.
Anyway, email me and I'd be happy to scan the drawings I have for the shipping container houses. It is my understanding that the 9' high containers are available on the BI for about $3K a piece (pre-bartering).
I hate the fact that "building green" has been turned into such an elitist venture for the wealthy. I figure my plans should come in at about $25-35K with basic infastructure using marine wind power, passive solar, and recycled materials and still give you a nice comfortable home.
t.luve