Normal homes seem so boring, not to mention they are easily destroyed. Just look at any location that get flooded, earthquakes, hurricane/Tornado, etc...

It seems like so much of a waste of wood and other materials. Now I am no 'save the earth' activist, but still I think it's in every ones best interest to recycle and conserve what natural resources we have.

Hobbit Hole:

My favorite home design has always been a Hobbit Hole. They seem so peaceful and luxurious. Not to mention being underground would protect the home from many natural disasters, well maybe not a flood, unless you build on a big hill.

Hobbit hole home
Bag End
Bag End 2
Low Impact Woodland Home

 

 

Grow your own home:

I just saw this in my November 2006 Popular Science. Fantastic idea to build a home, but not kill too many trees in the process.

grown home
Grown

 

 

 

 

House boat

Anyone who has read Jules Verne can appreciate this house boat idea. If I had $5,000,000 I'd get one too!

Sub home
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