May 21, 2013

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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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Modular Cottage Design

As we move forward with our conceptual plans for the property we are developing, I am pursuing a design concept I have had for some time. We are designing a prefabricated home package using structural insulated panels (SIPs) for the walls and roof, and high quality energy … [Read More...]

Echo Hills Cottages

We are excited! After a long wait, it has now been several weeks since we finalized the closing of 2 pieces of property in west Asheville. It is a beautiful 3 1/4 acre site, with an existing house, that we plan to develop into a small "intentional neighborhood" with 9 … [Read More...]

COcreativeLIVING Meetup

COcreative LIVING Cultivating Conscious Relationships and Building Community Earth Fare West on the fourth Wednesdays, from 7-9 pm. Join us for a monthly educational and networking meeting in Asheville to explore, dream, and design new opportunities for building community … [Read More...]

Alchemy of Collaboration

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