Sustainable Experimental Architecture

Experiments in architecture that have a low impact on the environment. Also known as ecological or green architecture.

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• Arcosanti - An experimental town in the desert of Arizona, built to embody Paolo Soleri's concept of arcology - the fusion of architecture with ecology. Theory, workshops, events, images, visitor information.
  
• A Low Impact Woodland Home - Simon Dale describes how he built his own Hobbit-like house in Wales with maximum regard for the environment. Includes plans and photographs of the building process and finished house.
  
• The Benchley Project - An independent design-build project by three students of Texas A&M University to develop a sustainable living complex. Contains photographs of construction of the straw bale house.
  
• Cae Mabon - This retreat centre in Wales created by storyteller Eric Maddern is composed of a group of low-impact buildings, including reconstructions of Iron Age roundhouses and a straw-bale hogan, inspired by Navaho dwellings. Includes photographs and history.
  
• Ecoboot - This weblog looks at initiatives and research on amphibious or floating houses.
  
• Lammas - Describes a planned low-impact eco-village near Glandwr. Profile, proposal and how to become involved.
  
  

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