Thursday, September 29, 2011

Deconstructing the home

Except for Oscar the Grouch and possibly a few others, most people have no desire to live in a dumpster. Nonetheless, it can be enlightening and informative to, as Gregory Kloehn does in this video, "deconstruct" what a home is and then incorporate only what is specifically required to function efficiently and be happy. Everyone has different requirements so this exercise can yield very different results, but you may find that your notion of what a home is has been largely shaped by "traditional" homes on the market and under construction. By focusing on individual needs rather than familiar patterns, you very well may find that a smaller, more unconventional home meets most or all of your needs, significantly reduces invested time and money, and, while not necessarily the case with this dumpster home, is actually more aesthetically pleasing.

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