Yesterday I mentioned the new Earthship Coffee Table Book that’s coming out soon. Then I noted we should look at some. Frankly, we don’t look at near enough earthship structures here. Not only are they earth-friendly, but some are very unique.

Earthship Biotecture is a company in Taos, NM. They specialize in, what else, earthships. We’re going to look at them, because one they contacted me; plus, while I don’t have personal experience with them, I heard great things about them when I lived in New Mexico. Their complete company description is, “A global company offering proven, totally sustainable designs, …read more

Here at the b5media Home & Dining Channel we decided to ring in the new school year with some ‘back to school’ posts. As previously mentioned, I haven’t started, but today’s the day.
I suppose you should know, if you’re looking for someone to wax poetic, on a blog, about back to school time; then I’m really not your girl. I unschool my own son and I’ve only met one elementary school I adore. If I get my way, I may just be featuring this amazing school later this week. As for the rest… I’m not a fan.
This works out though, …read more

Technical status wise — things are much calmer today. That’s good news for us folks who like to proceed in a somewhat orderly fashion, (like me). Yesterday I brought you some Q&A with the very cool Bart Prince. Today I’ve got a little more of that and some more neat examples of his work. Plus some super keen links to check out.
Most creative folks like having their very own place to brainstorm and work. I write and my own little place is called the “one room office with desk.” And although I do have a spiffy chair as well, I’d …read more

First off, so sorry about the late posting today; technical difficulties way beyond my control. Hopefully it’s all good now.
This week there is an “Offbeat Hot” but there will be no “Offbeat Not,” because when Bart Prince is in the house how can you possibly complain?
My house is full of architectural books and magazines and discussions often turn towards home building and design. But frankly, although I enjoy this stuff, hearing about drywall, soffits, or PV modules for the umpteenth time isn’t that exciting. What’s exciting to me is to see unique design in structures; architectural pieces that …read more