May 20, 2012

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The Cottage Company

The Cottage Company in Seattle, Washington is arguably one of the best examples in the country for sustainable… [more]

The Cottage Company The Cottage Company

Quietude

Quietude is one of my favorite design concepts for a small house. Based on a mandala floor plan, the… [more]

Quietude Quietude

Ross Chapin

Ross Chapin is an outstanding architectural designer, putting a contemporary flare to traditional cottage… [more]

Ross Chapin Ross Chapin

Oregon Garden Cottages

These garden cottages are a fantastic example of creative and simple design for small houses. They were… [more]

Oregon Garden Cottages Oregon Garden Cottages

Fab Cab

Fab Cab is a great example of the evolution of a systems built prefabricated house. This home kit combines… [more]

Fab Cab Fab Cab

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Alchemy of Collaboration

I recently finished a new website to communicate the process I use to help people collaborate and build community. This process is a synthesis of components that, together, create the magic of the Alchemy of Collaboration. The medieval Alchemist stood at the crossroad of … [Read More...]

A Pattern Language of Natural Homes

I have been wanting to start featuring small, creative, and sustainable homes as part of my blog. I thought this slide presentation, courtesy of Natural Homes,  would be a great place to start. It's any inspirational photo's are linked to creative design patterns articulated … [Read More...]

Personal Wellness – a holistic approach

Over the years, I have seen a variety of images to communicate the balance we need to experience true wellness. Holistic wellness starts out with consideration of body, mind, and spirit - and then expands into the many other aspects of life. Various designs of circles have been … [Read More...]

A Foundation for Small House Design

I love the quote by a 1st century BC Roman lawyer, Marcus Tullius Cicero: "If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need". Although an advocate of small houses, my approach to design is far from utilitarian. My pursuit in life has been holistic well being along … [Read More...]

BePeace – Cultivating Coherence & Connection

At the core of relationship breakdown is lack of awareness and communication. I have worked with many tools to cultivate these aspects and recently discovered one of the simplest and most effective yet. I have been a fan of the work of Marshall Rosenberg and  The Center for … [Read More...]