Young family turns parking lot into stunning eco-home (DC alley) by Kirsten Dirksen on May 14, 2023 On a back alley in Washington DC where only a few weed trees grew between derelict cars, Andrew and Hannah …
Vernacular treehouse built on holm oak, leaves it intact by Kirsten Dirksen on March 12, 2012 When an extended Spanish family decided to build a treehouse for their 5 grandchilden on their estate in Extremadura, they …
How 7 trees support treehouse pioneer’s own 1,800 sq-ft home by Kirsten Dirksen on January 27, 2012 Michael Garnier has helped pioneer the craft of modern treehouse construction. His Garnier limb -invented in collaboration with other enthusiasts …
DIY treehouse inventor creates Ewok world in rural Oregon by Kirsten Dirksen on January 23, 2012 In 1974, fresh out of the army (as a Green Beret medic), Michael Garnier went to rural Oregon to try …
Mountain man’s salvaged home walkthru: Black Kettle’s Idaho life by Kirsten Dirksen on August 16, 2010 “Black Kettle”, a self-described “mountain man”, hasn’t lived in a home since 1974 which might explain why he chose to …
Railroad ties & wine barrels: using wood again and again by Kirsten Dirksen on May 26, 2009 Looking for a hardwood floor, but don’t want to contribute to deforestation? Beyond bamboo or FSC-certified wood, there’s another option …
The future of green architecture by faircompanies on May 21, 2009 Throughout history, homes were built to take advantage of sun, wind and water. The 20th Century: it was assumed that …
