Although it looks more like something out of The Hobbit, this low impact Woodland Home built in Wales is an example of how affordable an eco-house can be. Built by Simon Dale, his father-in-law and a group of friends, the Woodland Home took an estimated 1000-1500 person hours and £3000 (US$4950) to build.
Much of the materials were sourced locally including the stone and mud used for the walls and foundation, oak framing from the local forests and reclaimed scrap wood for flooring and fittings.
The Woodland House is built into the hillside to minimize visual impact and features a living roof and solar panels. The solar panels provide electricity for lighting, music and computing. The house is heated via a woodstove and the refrigerator is cooled by cold air coming through the underground foundations. Household water is provided from a nearby spring. The house uses a composting toilet and rainwater catchment is used for gardening.
Visit: http://www.simondale.net/house/
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