mooky Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 www.simondale.net/house/links.htmIt is everything I have ever wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 That's funny, it just reminds me of a book I had when a child with pictures of mice dressed like people living in little houses like that, just humps in the landscape with doors and chimneys sticking out. Inside there was Mrs. Mouse with her pinafore, cooker, tables and chairs. It made me dream of living in a little house like that.I really prefer old houses with character, but a few years ago really fell for this one by Philippe Starck. If I had to choose a new-build, this would be the one. I'm sure it was the house at the end of the film on the tele last night with Charlotte Gainsbourg and Yvan Attal "Ils se Marièrent et Eurent Beaucoup d'Enfants".http://www.iainclaridge.co.uk/blog/?p=127 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Toadstool Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 [quote user="mooky"]www.simondale.net/house/links.htmIt is everything I have ever wanted.[/quote]OH I LOVE IT I LOVE IT. It brought tears to my eyes! It reminds me of the Fern Hollow stories I used to read to my son at bedtime.I really want one - it is so honest and simple and no room for extravagance and lots of room and excuses for a bit of dust and the odd insect - so unsterile and DOMESTOS KILLS ALL GERMS DEAD NOT. I am so sick of this political correctness gone mad, money/cleanliness/materialistic infatuated world we live in. Would you ask people to take their shoes off before they come in? I think not!!An ideal home for Pixetoadstool! Pix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Still trying to figure out if you can just build one of these on land you own or if you need permission...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 there are sure to be saftey health and all sort of rules just THINKING about building one...............but id love one too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I've been reading about this stuff all day now!!! Here is a good link with lots of info and links to sites about communities of these houses: http://www.lammas.org.uk/ecovillage/index.htm I wonder what they'd make of these in France??? I wonder if you could just submit a declaration of works if you left only 20sq metres showing above ground?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooky Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 There have been problems with planning permission for this house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Yes - but I wonder if there would be problems in France, if you put one on your own land, with only 20 sq metres 'protruding'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 But try getting the water Co. to run a supply or worse still, EDF to connect electricity. Given all the electric 'Norms' and the wiring complications raised on this forum for ordinary houses to pass the inspection I would have thought you have no chance. Also, no-one is likely to insure it are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsole Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 and....................where's the hot water, bathroom and.....................[blink]toilet...............and where can you put your 200cm widescreen, HD ready, home cinema system. ![geek] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 lol I spent practically all day yesterday following the links from this site and reading about this stuff and I can safely tell you that they don't expect a mains water, drainage or electricity connection - otherwise it wouldn't be an eco-house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 [quote user="mooky"]There have been problems with planning permission for this house.[/quote]Interesting though, that the Trott family got permission to build an earthship in France after giving up on getting the permission in England! http://web.mac.com/kevantrott/iWeb/Site/Welcome.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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