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Friday 14 June 2013

Eco-housing in Skye

Grand Designs  
Kevin McCloud was up in Skye last week and getting rhapsodic about turf roofs:


Series 8 | Episode 2 | Skye
Ever since she was a teenager, artist Indi Waterstone has dreamed of building a house inspired by nature. Now, along with partner Rebecca, she's going to do just that, in one of the most remote and beautiful landscapes in Britain - the Isle of Skye.
The plan is to build something totally different from the traditional white-washed stone buildings that dot the island. Their new home will be an architect-designed miniature jewel.
They've scrimped and saved for years to raise every penny for the build - but making it happen will mean taking on the savage weather, as well as the sceptical locals.



and an extremely sustainable, modern architect: 


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