Usually when we think of building materials we think of brick, wood or stucco but you can add this new material to the list: cardboard. This is a very durable tiny house build out of cardboard and it looks like nothing you’d expect. Wikkelhouse/Yvonne Witte Called the WIkkelhouse, it’s made by wrapping layer upon layer…
The designers over at Sala Architects have outdone themselves with their work on the Holly Ridge Farmhouse. Just a gander at the property and you’ll feel like you’ve spotted an oasis of calm and relaxation. What makes this place so beautiful is not only the property but its surroundings as well which make it so…
A welcoming stone lodge with a lot of character, this wonderful home is located in a wonderful setting with extraordinary perspectives on the mountains that gives a feeling of relaxation. Uniquely crafted to the explicit details of the Johnson family, Mountain works constructed and madeup this lodge with admirable craftsmanship. Mountainworks Custom Home Design We…
This cedar cabin fits in impeccably with the surrounding redwood backwoods. With high roof design, the cabin is ideal for families with small number of members or couples. Its natural charm unites with every one of the elements of a comfortable home. Locates in California, between Geurneville, the Russian River and the Sonoma coast, there…
A new phenomenon called #Vanlife gives people adventure with a lot of convenience. You can go anywhere with a four wheel drive van. These vehicles give people the ability to camp close to mountaintops or trailheads but they don’t always deliver a lot of luxury. That’s why the Valhalla van is here to change that….
Turning old airplane parts into furniture has been done for a long time now but what about converting a whole airplane into a home in the forest? Bruce Campbell, an engineer from Portland, Oregon converted a retired Boeing 727 commercial airplane into a fully functioning home with power and running water. The plane sits on…
Unique Home Stays Have you ever wanted to move into the woods? To live out your days in peace and serenity, far away from all the noise of city life? I know I have. In Malvern Hills, UK, nestled amongst lush greenery sits a beautiful cottage that looks like it has been forgotten by time….
What comes to your mind when you hear the word cabin? Does it invoke images of old –timey shacks on the frontier, if it does then you are in for an amazing treat. Back in time cabin were a symbol of humble, country origins but now they are an aspirational goal for those who want…
A new study has found that when women live surrounded by nature, they live longer. The hypothesis of the research was that natural environments reduce stress and increase physical and social activity, therefore increasing longevity. The main goal of this study was to get insight on the connection between “residential greenness and mortality.” 108,630 women…
Nothing beats being able to enjoy a good night’s sleep in an airplane. This is part of the reason why I enjoy using my free miles to always fly first class when I fly internationally. Even first class is dwarfed by the specially designed private jets which have full bedrooms and bathrooms. What if I…