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=Design considerations= | |||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_design Universal design] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_solar_building_design 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. | |||
=Traditional DIY methods= | =Traditional DIY methods= | ||
Also known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stick-built_home ''stick-built''] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balloon_framing#Balloon_framing ''balloon framed.''] | Also known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stick-built_home ''stick-built''] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balloon_framing#Balloon_framing ''balloon framed.''] | ||
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Examples: | Examples: | ||
* [http://littlehouseonthehill.weebly.com/ Little House on the Hill] | * [http://littlehouseonthehill.weebly.com/ Little House on the Hill] | ||
Revision as of 12:24, 21 July 2013
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.
Traditional DIY methods
Also known as stick-built or balloon framed.
Examples:
Alternative DIY methods
Cob
Cordwood
Dry stack concrete
Earth sheltering
Log cabin
Rammed earth
Slipform stone
Kits and systems
- Coventry Log Homes
- Earthship Biotecture
- FirstDay Cottages
- Montana Mobile Cabins
- polehouses.com
- Solargon
- Tumbleweed Tiny House Company
- Pacific Yurts
- Zamore Homes
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
- shipping container architecture
- shipping container homes
- How to convert a shipping container
- description and photos of a conversion
- single woman living in a converted shipping container
- high-end example
- news article on a conversion in Gainsville, FL