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* [http://mwbender.com/?page_id=28 high-end example]
* [http://mwbender.com/?page_id=28 high-end example]
* [http://www.wcjb.com/local-news/2010/10/thinking-inside-box-innovative-construction-gainesville news article on a conversion in Gainsville, FL]
* [http://www.wcjb.com/local-news/2010/10/thinking-inside-box-innovative-construction-gainesville news article on a conversion in Gainsville, FL]
===Other===
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TvSZL4eppTQ# converted dumpster]

Revision as of 15:07, 13 July 2013

Traditional DIY methods

Also known as stick-built or balloon framed.

Examples:


Design considerations

Universal design and passive solar design are established design approaches that are ERE-compatible. Some conventional house systems may be unnecessary for an ERE dwelling, e.g. a garage or air conditioning unit. However, an ERE house might benefit from unusual or anachronistic features such as a root cellar, canning area, greenhouse, or workshop.


Alternative DIY methods

Cob

Cordwood

Dry stack concrete

Earth sheltering

Log cabin

Rammed earth

Slipform stone


Kits and systems


Upcycling

Some DIY-friendly structures, while not explicitly a "house," may be used as a permanent dwelling.

Marine Vessels

  • houseboat
  • sailboat

Vehicle Conversions

Shipping Container Homes

Other