Green future is possible! The eco house of Simon Dale

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The house; It was built by myself and my father in law with help from passers by and visiting friends. 4 months after starting we were moved in and cosy. I estimate 1000-1500 man hours and £3000 put in to this point. Not really so much in house buying terms (roughly £60/sq m excluding labour).The house was built with maximum regard for the environment and by reciprocation gives us a unique opportunity to live close to nature. Being your own (have a go) architect is a lot of fun and allows you to create and enjoy something which is part of yourself and the land rather than, at worst, a mass produced box designed for maximum profit and convenience of the construction industry. Building from natural materials does away with producers profits and the cocktail of carcinogenic poisons that fill most modern buildings. Main tools used: chainsaw, hammer and 1 inch chisel, little else really. Oh and by the way I am not a builder or carpenter, my experience is only having a go at one similar house 2yrs before and a bit of mucking around inbetween. This kind of building is accessible to anyone. My main relevant skills were being able bodied, having self belief and perseverence and a mate or two to give a lift now and again.This building is one part of a low-impact or permaculture approach to life. This sort of life is about living in harmony with both the natural world and ourselves, doing things simply and using appropriate levels of technology. These sort of low cost, natural buildings have a place not only in their own sustainability, but also in their potential to provide affordable housing which allows people access to land and the opportunity to lead more simple, sustainable lives. For example this house was made to house our family whilst we worked in the woodland surrounding the house doing ecological woodland management and setting up a forest garden, things that would have been impossible had we had to pay a regular rent or mortgage. Why are we doing this? First answer: It's fun. Living your own life, in your own way is rewarding. Following our dreams keeps our souls alive. Second answer: Our society is almost entirely dependent on the availability of increasing amounts of fossil fuel energy. This has brought us to the point at which our supplies are dwindling and our planet is in ecological catastrophe. We have no viable alternative energy source and no choice but to reduce our energy consumption. The sooner this change can be begun, the more comfortable it will be.For our energy consumption to decrease we must reduce consumption and dramatically increase the productivity of our land. This will require developing infrastructure and skills to enable locally self-reliant living. The simplest, sustainable solutions involve small-scale permaculture type land management systems centred around individual or small groups of dwellings. There is significant and growing energy at the grass-roots to start implementing these low impact developments. This enthusiasm comes from a combination of intellectual concern and the innate appeal of living closer to nature...
Green future is possible! The eco house of Simon Dale

[@islandmamma]

A house with character is always lovely to behold.

[@sLdGlD]

You live in my favorite house in the world! Love that veiw out of the big window! Glass of wine, a good book and fire and music...Ahhhhh the life.

[@xpaul9469]

I would like to build a town like this with all kind of buildings! Who's with me?? Happy holidays everyone!!

[@notsure3334]

+Moldovan Paul your profile pic is a nazi im guessing you have other ideas for that town

[@christinasoper88]

you for all your help and I hope that anyone else that wants to live a more freedom driven life then what they currently have and will enjoy having less bills then this is the way to go by building a low impact woodland home you want.

[@faerefolke]

That house is so beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes. The music was a really nice touch.

[@aminataummassya5404]

This is amaziiing! The house of my dreams... I wish I could!!!!

[@dietetycznefakty9565]

who said you cant? I WILL :)

[@hmmngbrdcottage]

I didn't realize my breathing had slowed down while watching this...I felt transported. I love your home. I wish I were younger and stronger so I could attempt this. Enjoy every moment there I would!

[@johnjensen3023]

youre blessed with a house. like that, and the nature too.a goods gift.bless you

[@newheart1225]

I feel blessed just watching this video. Thank you, thank you for sharing this.

[@magyarwoman]

I lived in a geodesic dome in the Redwoods for years, as well as a tree house that was on the same property and just as magical. There is nothing like living simple and close to nature like that. It is very wholesome and good for the soul, waking up to the birds singing, literally right outside your window. Nothing compares. Thank you for your wonderful video of your adorable new home. I absolutely love it and want to build something like this myself when I get some land!

[@Payder]

It is wonderfull! I guess you and your family are having a nice and cosy time in this lovely home. When I saw this video, I immediately knew: That's it! That's the way i'd like to live. They always tell, houses are expensive and hard to build. You can't do it, its dangerous. But then, there are guys like you, showing that everything is possible. The things you need: joy, passion, fun, love and endurance. Thank you

[@faystrachan3835]

Just beautiful. Magical home

[@4evervescence]

This is building into the land, not just on it. Integrated. Love it. Beautiful home. Well done. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@ashmaan27]

An inspiration!!! thanks for sharing,one day all people will be able to have a home on this earth,and this is how i envision mine.

[@bellatrixsrtio3456]

This home is so beautiful that I cannot believe this cosyness actually exists. It must have been a dream that I was watching during these minutes of pure Paradise :)

[@angeleandozier9048]

WOw those are amazing Cliff !!! love them ...! Beautiful !1

[@thomhong]

You are a Great Artist and Craftsman. I am the sort of guy who wants straight lines and square corners but your work here opens my eyes to Possibilities.... you make it look easy... as if, this was the only way it could have happened... but I know an Artist's eye guided every decision.... keep up the Great Work !!

[@melisagwinn6450]

Wow. Absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creativity!

[@jenleep]

Yes take the time to carve out a little natural niche in the world ,Simon dale gets it right when most of us just dream about doing it

[@bevsartsandcrafts715]

I wish I could live there. Beautiful and close to nature xx

[@skyhawk551]

this is amazing, i would love to live there, the organic feel of the whole thing is great

[@SiddhaswarupanandaPal]

dream house ... nicely architectured.. great pics.. all credits to the designer

[@scottpenaluna5330]

There is something so peaceful about these natural habitats. I just want to jump in to these photos and play house . Signing off the wife

[@punitsharma7308]

Come on man!!!!! That's my dream home

[@Tuaman080566]

Absolutely beautiful .........luv this house ....great work Simon...... thank you for sharing your beautiful labour of joy and pride ....awesome

[@ezraa123]

Oh...and this house is SWEEEEET!!!!!!

[@WabaHai]

im in love with this home, beautiful.

[@mt006a8256]

Absolutely beautiful! Wow!

[@flyingcat99]

"Following our dreams keeps our souls alive" Wonderful :)

[@etiquettefiend]

Gorgeous oculus and reciprocal roof. Amazing work! Fantastic job for really making this house look so well integrated!

[@polnoezabvenie]

WOW!!! I envy you. I'm just too damn lazy to do something like this. You guys are true artists, much respect!

[@Joanyrose]

Takes my breath away.

[@TheresaNChristyy]

Stunning architecture! so organic!

[@Yogaper]

Fantastic!! So inspiring and uplifting. Thank you for posting

[@AbyLMNOP]

J`me verrais tellement là avec ma p`tite famille! :)

[@entertainmentwithahm4748]

Its me aliza im 10 years old from pakistan i love ur beautiful house no words to explain its beauty...i wish i could visit this house

[@namafarm]

God Bless and keep you - thank you. this is so beautiful!

[@madcowgrylls]

WOW! You home is gorgeous. Enjoy living there. You're very lucky.

[@fionaazreal]

Wow!!! This is just absolutely enchanting. I would LOVE to live in this house!!

[@Nairuulagch]

Such a perfect house with perfect song!!

[@loraynecaburubias9079]

fairytale house, well said - enjoyed the house and the read

[@55viorica]

just beautifull!congratulations!

[@merlee38]

looks like something right out of a fairy tale. very cool!

[@The1cocobolo]

Well, I must say this is absolutely wonderful. The pictures you show of the inside make it seem like such a warm and inviting place to be, it definitely makes me envious. And to think, you can step into the greenhouse for your fresh food every day...none of this nonsense going to the supermarket and being gouged for 3 week old produce! Congratulations on a beautiful job!

[@lucybrz1]

Beautiful house and wonderful music.

[@carolyves]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@slavicavucinic4056]

Ovo je kao u bajci!Volela bih da zivim u toj Bajci.Hvala za ovakav dozivljaj:)))

[@Vikingshop]

WAUW.... A DREAM HOUSE...! Respecting Nature...!

[@SuperWahinetoa]

Absolutely gorgeous!! Bravo, it's a storybook home with real life enviromentally sound ideas. Thankyou so much for sharing. :)

[@TheMistermountain]

Magical, yet built by man with simple means. I am touched and can but hope that I may someday build a house in the same way. You've made my day!

[@RobertAnguiano]

Beautiful! Awesome Job!

[@super0chick]

I love it! Fantastic. Would love to live in it. Thank you for sharing

[@Alisa07l]

Absolutely breath taken

[@AthenaSchroedinger]

Thank you for sharing. It is a very remarkable house. I hope you have many happy years living there.

[@muffyfromlegal]

Awesome job!!! This home is beautiful!!!

[@83Andrija]

This is beautiful I wish we could do more homes like this. great work thanks for posting this. Hope is the bank account for our future.

[@dearmalika]

Wonderful! Chapeau for your work!

[@hosweetim89]

It's a fantasy house that actually exists. Brilliant.

[@95TurboSol]

One of my favorite architecture styles! It's like a hobbit house XD, My second favorite would be a cottage style (looks like a ginger bread house).

[@dragisastevanovic7135]

predivno,bravo majstore

[@kingbucky6]

I hope all will go well for you many love peace and many blessings.

[@InformationCoach]

wonderful design

[@hmmm0001]

Sooo inspiring! :D Love it!

[@tsarv7707]

Thats sooo awesome!

[@tinaknokiras3486]

very beautiful

[@pontuslaurell8178]

i dont know whats more beautiful the tune or the awesome house :) that wide window tho made me go wow. Truly amazing design ^^

[@lenkalorien4455]

an ideal place to stay, well done.

[@DianneSkully]

this is so beautiful. looks like it's made of magick. lovely.

[@omnimeoba5929]

2:01 I've always wanted a cozy window that looks like that!!! :OOO

[@coastalflourishing]

Amazing home. My dream house!!

[@narelleworks8448]

A slice of heaven to me.

[@robinhood3863]

Il mio sogno!!! Magia allo stato puro. Come vivere in armonia con la natura. Pace e silenzio..una favola!!

[@abra7777]

So beautiful.

[@Dosguitarrasydos]

Beautiful, the essence of nature done house...

[@t8music]

Love this!

[@Ohsage1111]

Gorgeous.

[@Uwill49]

Beautiful.

[@kiesebas]

Magnifique!!

[@OllyMay95]

Its beautiful!

[@green_wire]

Beautiful...

[@SugarMapleForge]

Awesome! I would love to have a camp like that!

[@1111rainbowchild]

thank-you for sharing. awesome! blessed be, diane

[@fannagirl1]

very nice, love ur place!

[@WeaverEffect]

Good Job!

[@samuraiprime100]

Why does this not have atleast 1,000,000 views....

[@waqertomskinoski744]

Im into those very old ancient looks you put a lot of love n sweet buliding it.

[@Legionarko]

amazing house !

[@egongo100]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

[@TalenBlack]

I think what you have done is beyond amazing and extremely wonderful. I am in the process of designing my own Eco friendly home built into the side of a hill and it will be self sustaining.

[@G3TToSiCKURiTy]

That's really smart, if the land slid buries them they won't have to worry about funeral cost's it's a Green and Naturally Done.

[@natashajackl2195]

Beautiful

[@lindacaldwell9017]

Beautiful. ........to the last.

[@lauramoreira4439]

This is magical

[@omaralejandrocervantespatl9723]

guzuc

[@skipskops]

I love watching these! Something to aspire to! Unfortunately you couldn't do this in the UK, at least not in my area. Despite me being very close the the country, to buy land is expensive, so expensive in fact you might as well look at a house instead of starting from scratch......such a shame!

[@dman55101]

Beautiful! Unfortunately, the next day the building inspector showed up and ordered it to be demolished; apparantly not up to code. He said if they gave up the ring they could keep it up, but they didn't have a clue what he was talking about. It's now the site of the new town Walmart!

[@mizzpoetrics]

Lovely!

[@lailakhelouda5971]

beautiful

[@craftlover9]

Love it!

[@teresacullen6331]

Beautiful 💚💛🍀🦉

[@JustinAtheist]

beautiful house...