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[Page Scrawler]

If you see any unique buildings or construction that make use of recycled, "green", or environmentally friendly materials, post them here!

 

http://weburbanist.com/2007/10/23/5-kinds-of-creative-recycled-architecture-cans-bottles-and-other-unusual-building-materials/

 

Old shipping containers get a facelift as part of the structure of a modern home.

 

In this concept, turf has been used to cover the exterior of the home, providing a layer of insulation.

 

[mogwhy]

i have a friend who built and lived in a berm house. this about 15 years ago. it was so cool. even in the hot CO weather is was comfortable and a lot bright than i thought it would be. it startle me when the hubby came in and announced "i'm finished mowing the roof"

[Palantir]

There is one of these berm homes in my town and it's absolutely wonderful.

It consists of two concrete domes covered with a meter and a half (about 5 feet) of earth.

In the depth of winter when there is frost outside the internal temperature doesn't drop below 18 degrees C (64 F) and in the summer it doesn't exceed 22 degrees C (71 F) even when it's 40 C plus (104 F) outside.

When we were threatened by terrible bushfires a number of years ago it was the only dwelling that didn't have any real worry. - as I said - wonderful.

Lol - Since I'm a LOTR fan it has even more attraction.