Comments for Humble Designs

Comment on The Needham’s igloo by Deek D

Deek D — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:16:47 +0000

Looks like you guys had a blast makin’ it! I’d love to someday see a book in “pimped-out” igloos- as I have to imagine that even in Inuit and northern cultures, there would exist and urge to build something above and beyond the run-of-the-mill igloo.

Hey Graham
REAL cool shed- love the interior shots- and the drilled out log chunk/pencil holder’s a great/simple idea- I’ve made some cool birdhouses with the same concept in the past. I ESPECIALLY dig the diversity and array of windows that you’ve incorporated into the structure- it gives it HUGE character. You should be damn proud. Looks like an ultra-cozy and relaxing work space…
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-Deek
http://www.relaxshacks.com
Author of: “Humble Homes, Simple Shacks, Cozy Cottages, Ramshackle Retreats, Funky Forts (and Whatever The Heck Else We Could Squeeze In Here!)”

Comment on Interior shots, October 2009 by Deek D

Deek D — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:11:59 +0000

Comment on Roger Dean; Willowater and Home for Life by Graham

Graham — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:20:46 +0000

Only jokng John, the Yes album covers are indeed absolutely beautiful. Iused to have them as posters on my bedroom wall when I was about 15, especially liked the ‘Yessongs’ paintings with the bits of the planet ariving on the new planet.

Comment on Happy New Year! by Carole

Carole — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:44:58 +0000

How come I’ve only just discovered this site?

Comment on Desk in… by Graham

Graham — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:40:26 +0000

Hi Ruth, thanks for the kind comments - re heating - I bought a little propane gas heater off of ebay, however it seems the Post Office have lost it in transit which is highly annoying! However last night I was in there with just 6 candles for light and these alone seemed to warm it up quite quickly! Probably because its actually a very small space and quite well insulated.

Comment on Desk in… by Ruth Robinson

Ruth Robinson — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:29:02 +0000

Looks very cosy and tidy! Am sure the little buddha will be very happy there.. (and you too)

Was wondering, is it heated?

Ruth (one of your PC students)

Comment on Ecohamlets UK by John Boshier

John Boshier — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:55:06 +0000

Thanks for posting that Graham. You’ve kind of set the challenge of creating humble homes in Eco-Hamlets, but some of them may contain homes rather closer to mainstream “eco-houses”. It all depends on the site, the planners, what’s there already, and of course what the residents want.

I’m starting to plan my low-impact bedsit to be created inside a 200 year old stone house, and hope it will definitely qualify as humble!

Comment on Desk in… by alex

alex — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:28:45 +0000

Love the windows.

Comment on First post from the office! by Graham

Graham — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:24:50 +0000

Hi Christine, this sounds exactly the sort of project Southend in Transition would want to support as we are very much about supporting what is local, have a look at the website http://www.southendintransition.org.uk and make contact with them! Cheers graham

Comment on About by Graham

Graham — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:59:52 +0000

Hi Ros - I’m possibly running a small workshop led by somebody who has experience in this subject about sustainable roofing very soon, watch this space!