building my artist workshop/studio with green roof.

[@alisn.7998]

This is how early buildings were created, for aeons. Manual labour, no machines, just ingenuity. The metal tools helped, here, but just think how people did this before the Iron Age, and think of the building of stone circles, using the same ingenuity. I have huge respect for you and your family, Hanna.

[@RS-vs6bl]

WOW I really needed to see this right now... a true dream space - and so deserved x x

[@vivianramsay2527]

Doing it yourself is so satisfying! You have so much more control. Even if it goes slower, you're still progressing, chip,chip,chipping away at it. Doing all the bits you can. You can really own that ! 🤩

[@jacquiclaydon8516]

Wonderful space and totally in awe of how you all made it by hand. Moving those tree and clearing the space in the first place....just amazing. You must very proud indeed. It's a wonderful creative space 👏👏😍

[@HannaVanAelst]

Thank you so much Jacqui!

[@oiavh]

What a view from your awesome workshop! Beautifully constructed

[@HannaVanAelst]

Thank you very much!

[@Warhammerag1]

Just perfect Hannah! Enjoy that wonderful space.

[@christineworsdell7856]

An incredible team effort! You must all be super fit, who needs a gym? And a beautiful space to work in too, I will look forward to seeing your new creations! That view ................ wow!

[@HannaVanAelst]

Thank you so much!

[@martas-flechtwerk]

Hannah, you are amazing, your family is amazing and your studio is amazing!!!! Beautifull when your dreams become thrue! In this place you can be so happa and creativ! Greatings from Black Forest, Marta

[@HannaVanAelst]

Thank you Marta! Much love to you.x

[@irishcottagerenovation9900]

Brilliant Hannah, it’s beautiful and a perfect place to create your work and be inspired.

[@HannaVanAelst]

It really is! Thanks!

[@l.m.campbell4346]

Well done ! What a lot of serious hard work, and that's just the digging of the foundations! A fabulous result, and a space that we all envy!

[@ceefacat2480]

What a magnificent work space. I love the use of hand tools in this video, and how each beam was lovingly placed by hand with raw strength and man power. that must have felt so rewarding to see this come together. My fav moments are the ones you take to yourself to do a spin in your new space, stare out the window and take in the view, and blowing on the nail gun and smiling. Such wholesome content.

[@HannaVanAelst]

Oh thanks so glad you enjoyed it!

[@GrizzlyGroundswell]

WOW!!! Your Family has super powers! This is outstanding! I am so impressed and a hell of a lot humbled! That studio is awesome!

[@HannaVanAelst]

Thanks Bonnie, can't wait to get creative now...

[@GrizzlyGroundswell]

@@HannaVanAelst You will have no problems there! I bet your biggest problem will be kicking out family to get work done. Cool thing is you built it big enough there is room for everyone!

[@jimrussell8064]

Wonderful! Congratulations, Hannah. It is a beautiful space, and I'm sure you are already enjoying it. You and your work are inspirational. Looking forward to future updates. Thank you for sharing.

[@HannaVanAelst]

Thanks Jim, I am certainly enjoying the space!

[@funbritton8386]

Congratulations. You deserve all that work space. Beautiful, raw and rustic. 🎉🎉

[@HannaVanAelst]

Yes, thank you

[@giorgioserracchiani1883]

beautiful you deserve it

[@HannaVanAelst]

Thank you so much!

[@grendel_nz]

That's a cool way of doing the floor. From above :) saves going under to pack insulation and retain it. Excellent 👍🏻 gotta keep those pesky vermin out. We have birds picking away at the insulation below wooden floors here. Nesting in the void etc.

[@The.Land.of.Slow.Living]

Heel leuk om te zien! Wat een prachtig werk:)

[@HannaVanAelst]

Dankjewel! En wat een mooi leven jullie gebouwd hebben ook, heel leuk om te volgen...

[@karenkilba2907]

I am so excited for you! Love the purple door!

[@HannaVanAelst]

Thanks Karen!💕

[@Mystic.breeze]

What a beautiful space for you to create in - And you built it yourself. Well done. It looks fantastic x

[@HannaVanAelst]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@bettykemp2640]

I envious of your workshop. Gorgeous.

[@HannaVanAelst]

Thanks Betty!

[@aislinggarland4952]

What a great team you have, it looks FAB!!!!

[@HannaVanAelst]

Thank you!

[@B30pt87]

Congratulations!

[@backwoodsbaby9729]

So gorgeous! Congratulations!

[@HannaVanAelst]

Thank you so much!

[@jacobopernas7325]

Congratulations, Hanna!

[@HannaVanAelst]

Thank you!

[@Nodeoergosum]

Hannah, what an inspirational workspace - as organic as your art. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@prachisbohemianart9943]

This video is such a vibe 🥰

[@isabellelanglois6122]

I'm so impressed by all the hard work involved in this great project. I hope you'll enjoy this creative space of yours for many years to come.

[@HannaVanAelst]

I feel very grateful for it indeed, thanks!

[@skullrose8985]

Hey Hanna Can i just say i am so envious,not just of the studio your way of living Who helped family & friends??..Do you mind me asking,did you pay for help or do you all help each other out??..I would love to live in a community where everyone helped each other in diffrent ways..So much talent here,i love the slower pace aswell..i feel like this is how we should be living,this is how we used to live,no wonder there are so many people suffering depression..Its a throw away society things don't mean that much anymore.. Also do you have to pay for the land you live on??..I would love to live this way..i grow veg,i have started growing flowers aswell,making my own compost,would love to keep bee's,you never know. Sending love & positivity 💜☮💜☮

[@apple369]

Congratulations on your new studio space, Hanna! It's beautiful. Thank you for sharing this labour of love with us.

[@HannaVanAelst]

You are so welcome!

[@annaniedzielska657]

Hannah 😍 it's lovely 💚 good job!

[@HannaVanAelst]

Thank you!! 😊

[@unklefetus]

This is impressive. truly a DI Y studio. damn. thats a lot of hard work. How is the weather where you live? Im in Northern California and its so hot right now its in the triple digits. luckily we have a canal and irrigation that runs thru our property here but only if weve had enough rain from the previous fall winter and spring. 2 years ago there wasnt Any water at all. ps (not that you care but-)Im speaking as the wife of the person pictured to the left.

[@woolcombs]

Thanks for taking us through this process. It was as wonderful to watch as it is to see you make your fabulous creations, as with all workshop and studio spaces - will it be big enough? Nice job done by all 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@HannaVanAelst]

Glad you enjoyed it! It will soon be full, I'm sure...

[@juliewholohan2415]

Awesome…..🥰

[@HannaVanAelst]

Thanks Julie!

[@timspoor]

Very nice video! Were the logs fresh, or did you dry them or something? Have fun in your own workspace. Be proud!

[@HannaVanAelst]

Thanks Tim! The logs were fresh when we cut them and when I took the bark off. By the time we put them in position they were very nearly dry.

[@23sunderland]

You are an inspirational person . I am just curious you don't have to tell me but did you have the vac as nearly everyone I know who is off grid did not including me . Sorry just thought I'd ask

[@annanelson6830]

What kind of trees are you using?

[@HannaVanAelst]

We used treated old electricity posts for the main structure. And then spruce from a neighbors forest.

[@annanelson6830]

Thanks.