In case you’re thinking that 600,000 lbs of recycled junk is good for not much more than saving our landfills, the house above is a great example of an alternative. This 3,400sf house is made, in part, of steel and concrete discarded from Boston’s Big Dig and saved 600,000 lbs of salvaged materials from being trashed. Not only did this project turn one one amazingly bling house, but the home demonstrates a huge untapped resource for deconstructed buildings and other infrastructures. This is a great way to save money and go green at the same time.

To learn more visit Inhabitat – they’ve got the whole scoop on this green home, the architects and theory behind it, plus an amazing image gallery. If recycled building sounds like it’s right up your alley, visit the following links to learn more. Who knows, maybe you’ll have the next amazing recycled home!

• Maison IDEKIT Container Home
• Reclaimed & Salvaged Home Building Material Use
• 11 Recycled Homes
• The Ultimate in Recycled Homes

[image via SINGLE speed DESIGN]

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The house, located in De Soto, Wisconsin, is an off-grid home, timber-framed and strawbale construction. There’s a greenhouse, natural springs, and 6.25 acres to boot. I like that it looks all curvy from the front:

Then from the side it looks super slick.

You have to see the interior – nice and simple and very basic; just my style. This green home and others are for sale at Green Homes for Sale.

[images via Green Homes for Sale]

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Green Home of the Week