alternative living: More on GREEN LIVING - 04/27/09 11:44 AM
This is a follow up to my last blog.  There  is an article in the Wall Street Journal today title The Green House of the Future in which four architects provide illustrations of what Green Homes of the future might look like.  The article concludes with all four architects in agreement on one thing (when you see the pictures you will agree it certainly was NOT design..lol) and that is Americans need to learn to live in smaller spaces if we are going to make an impact on the environment.
When I look at the designs I wonder who is going to … (0 comments)

alternative living: Alternative Living - "ITS NOT A HOUSING CRISIS, ITS A HOMING CRISIS... - 04/27/09 07:01 AM
EVERYONE WANTS MORE HOME."
This is a quote from Builder/Author Shay Salomon in this YouTube Video. Watch it! I think you'll like it.  
 
I am at the age and stage where I am pondering down-sizing and have been fascinated by all the possibilities available in Alternative Living.
Over the years our families have grown SMALLER whilst our homes have been built BIGGER.  I believe we are more comfortable, albeit less connected.
 
Was living in a tepee with a warm fire in the center around which the family gathered for meals and fellowship less civilized than living in a … (2 comments)

alternative living: Alternative Living - Lowering the Bar on America's Living Standards - 11/18/08 06:24 AM
Take a look at this young man's lifestyle. Jay Shafer has been living in homes smaller than some peoples closets. His entire living space is smaller than the small home office I am sitting in right now.
But after watching his videos I have to admit that my inner hippy cries out " I WANT ONE!"
With all the people losing their homes these days there is something to be said for "smaller", more affordable living. How could one not be somewhat envious of the person living in a home that is not only affordable -- but fully paid for -- … (2 comments)