WOMAN Builds Breathtaking SUSTAINABLE DOME HOMES

Lisa Starr wanted to create a sustainable life for herself so she moved to Joshua Tree, California and built an Earthbag dome home that shoe now lives in called Bonita Domes.
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[@FloatingOrbProductions]

Here is a link to an article breaking down the cost of building with the Earth Bag method. It's a lot cheaper than most people anticipate. goo.gl/rh5uVq What is your favorite building method you've seen so far?

[@beleyable]

wow amazing. so far earthships are my favorite building method but this is definitely now next to that :) thank you for showing this. especially her words at the end. im trying to find my way. its giving me hope.

[@GloriaPita]

Dylan Magaster ..,?m

[@azules9780]

Yeah, I'm definitely into earthships as well. I do like strawbale as well because of the super thick walls too. Every windowsill is a shelf.

[@sparkyvacdr]

Earthships are so zero energy consumptive everyone should love them. I like the idea too of using recycled materials and shipping containers dug into the side of a steep building block / plot of land. Tiny houses seem to be good but I don't feel they are altogether practical for more than a couple of people. Some people lose sight of the whole point - to minimise waste and downsize our lifestyles. What about you Dylanmagaster? What is your favourite?

[@FloatingOrbProductions]

Whenever I eventually build my own place I will probably mix a lot of techniques. But that's still a few years away. Right now I am digging mobile home, vans, boats, buses.

[@hippiecowgirl4231]

Leslie Dailey. I am Lisa neighbor and friend. She is a woman of many talents and is all she says she is. Also, the structures are built by herself and others who participate in a work bank program where your hours of labour are ' banked' and when you need help on a project of your own you can 'withdraw' the type of labour you need . Its a great system . Also , anyone wanting to learn how to do this in a hands on way is welcome to come and help. Please ask questions before critisizing 🙂🙂

[@sjr7822]

I like that idea of banking labor, debt and credits. Someone tried that at the place I live, bartering, such as, I could make bread for the family for so many weeks,, someone would help me build in exchange The idea dried up when there were more 'takers' than givers'. I have bought a book on this style of house, I love the idea of this type of dwelling other than living in a cluster of squares of the conventional housing

[@annettefournier9655]

Mindy McNamara That's good use of people and talents. Our town has a kind of work bank called a time exchange where you volunteer work , talent, time and get a service of the same of something you need. It's a work in progress. Could be something as mundane as walking a dog or house chores. Then they may help you paint or dig a garden. It's a good idea but also only works with motivated unselfish participants.

[@hanajackson9650]

Mindy McNamara Tell me how I can learn or help, please!! This is so lovely

[@CrankyPantss]

Mindy McNamara that work bank program is a great idea. It sounds like the perfect way to share skills and talents.

[@nealtoner7875]

wow truly beautiful. I wish you could get that past planning permission in England. wow x

[@funny-video-YouTube-channel]

The design fits perfectly into the landscape. It's like an art space. They probably are easy to maintain and are durable in the desert climate. Good job !

[@mariatorres9789]

Looks like sh*t. It doesn't fit into the landscape at all. Pile of turds.

[@jennifervantassel4571]

I wish it was longer and that she showed us each room in greater detail. It's so amazing!

[@FUBARguy107]

Check out Off the Grid: Desert Domes on Amazon. Season 5 episode 1. Its like 45min and deep detail.

[@hourglas39]

Beautiful home. This is definitely the way to go for peace, harmony and to have a better quality of life instead of each paycheck going to mortgage and the continuous stress of struggling just to get by.

[@epic-zc3oo]

Oath

[@hopeborgmann6905]

This gives me STAR WARS vibes...

[@beamills9205]

looks like giant poo in the desert.....

[@pobretvblackandwhite5791]

same what i think

[@kari7403]

Yup. Eisley, Luke's home world. Now they just need the blue milk.

[@KalpeshPatel78]

Right you are. I think.

[@retrogamermax8287]

A long, long time ago...

[@editingreality4779]

gosh she is so right, find your happiness,creativity and stay clear of fear we can do anything!!!

[@vondahe]

Editing reality Indeed and notice how this shaped her. I don’t know her age but she’s wise like an 80 year old, yet still has the voice of a 25 year old and the charming giggle of teenager.

[@jesse.challahpena]

As long as you're privileged

[@jesse.challahpena]

Editing reality? You're out of touch.

[@jrallen5417]

Surely you can even designate your own place to retreat to when you die!

[@alexdelanie3655]

@@jesse.challahpena I knew someone was going to say this

[@denbar1946]

Being an old desert rat growing up near Phoenix has made me permanently in love with the desert. Your home is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations.

[@MicaRayan]

It's so organic. The main thing is she believes in what she do, and at the end it becomes amazing thing !!

[@juliew1426]

Beautiful lady. I love to see people following their heart's calling.

[@annahb9866]

Wow I absolutely love her house. The different shapes and colour is stunning!

[@kevinnaranek6649]

Coloring the outside of the domes the same as the surrounding landscape also would have been cool.

[@mastermystic9998]

+Kevin Naranek It's Perfect As Is !!!

[@bettylabonte]

Kevin Naranek j

[@annabnana_2778]

Hanna Banana I agree!! So cool!

[@sarastanton6006]

I love her philosophy and outlook on life. So beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for this video!

[@KurtVandeweerdt]

How do you keep finding these people!? Thanks for sharing man! You and the people you interview inspire me. Cheers!

[@camillawiking]

I've been asking myself that too... :-)) Where? I WISH to meet poeple like this...where are they/you? :-))/Sophia a swede living in Italy

[@PsychonautSaiyan]

Was lucky enough to stay here with all of my friends during the pandemic. One of the warmest & coziest memories I hold to this day.

[@Scottstunts]

Beautiful home. I’ve passed by this home many times. I’ve only seen it from a distance so it’s really cool to finally see it. Great work.

[@itsConnorCreates]

"Building with Earth" so damn cool. Lovin these types of videos man!

[@theturkanabus3610]

I hope you plan to build yours! :)

[@AmaranteMusic]

Thanks SO much for using our music in here!

[@robertquinn9490]

Beautiful haunting melodies!

[@JT-xt8bh]

I’m in the process of stepping off mainstream life and this lifestyle is what I’m aiming for ✌️

[@EnglishCoach3Ts]

Lisa's message reminded of my favorite quote. "Don't ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive because what the world needs now are people who have come alive." Howard Thurman Beautiful home, beautiful people, beautiful video. Thank you.

[@drummedicinewoman]

Thanks Tanya and Tianna!! Thank you Howard Thurman!

[@suehofkamp8594]

Not my cup of tea, but it works for her. She should be very proud of herself. She did a good job.

[@nofurtherwest3474]

What's your cup of tea?

[@suehofkamp8594]

no further west assisted living. Lol

[@nofurtherwest3474]

@@suehofkamp8594 ah, makes sense now. lol

[@zenjamin6262]

I LOVE THIS!! IT LOOKS LIKE DOG POOP ! from a distance. but the house is NOT a peice of shit.. ITS A PEICE OF ART !!!

[@camdiggity7514]

Zen Jamin i before e except after c , or something like that. Piece is definitely spelled piece tho. Lol. Love }}

[@zenjamin6262]

Cam Diggity im autistic and spelling bores me I prefer telepathy but it doesnt work on this platform.

[@camdiggity7514]

Zen Jamin fully feel u there my people, wish we could meet up. This is pathetic compared to what we're capable of.

[@lucyndariley2159]

I was thinking weird mushroom or those african termite mounds but now that you said dog poop I can't unsee it.

[@serpente300]

@@zenjamin6262 ahahha you are funny! 😸 Don't ever change! Please! 🤣

[@wellingtonmaronga9103]

This is good accommodation.I will be pleased if on visiting Mali in Africa, you give the same positive comments about their dwellings.The problem with some of you is that when you visit Africa and see the same architecture, you call it primitive and backward, but when the same is done in USA, its cool and very sustainable. As humans lets just learn to appreciate each other and our differences.Lets learn from each other as equal partners on mother earth.

[@KatieKamala]

good advice

[@michellemarieperez6574]

Starting with yourself.

[@kitaraakira720]

True talk dear,fuck the haters of Africa

[@talksolot]

@Cooper Bitner shut up fcukwit your drivel does not negate his valid point, it is just more bullsht white man's drivel.

[@marywinkle9408]

We'd like to appreciate you from afar. You stay there and we'll appreciate you from here. 😶

[@PMJ4EVERR]

It reminds me of "The Smurfs" village. ;)

[@fayechamp4156]

PMJ4EVER thanks I was like it looks Familiar 🧩

[@urfijahan1379]

And me the hobbits houses😛

[@shawtatl]

It does kinda looks like the smurfs village. Pretty cool to me

[@athhar3643]

French people who were children in the 1970's recognize it as the Barbapapa house.

[@gracehaven5459]

It reminds me of poop

[@shaunhall960]

Amazing! She is not only passionate about what she does but understands how nature works.

[@nickob55]

She is a doer, see the way she marches around, no messing about and she is right about the fear........amazing how people can't see through all what is not happening, and are not 'scared 'of some things they should be, or at least should avoid.

[@KaseyGall]

This woman is wise. I could listen to her all day...

[@hd0483045]

Kasey Belle Agree with you...I listened to it again...it's a simple message yet so profound ❤️ ✌🏻

[@muddobbermuddobber8118]

Kasey Belle ....she so has it together..!!!

[@intergalacticpeace]

YES

[@svetlanikolova7673]

No one person needs1000 SQ feet ! It is not wise or energy sufficient for one person unless she gets a village full of people to visit all the time!

[@NoOneHere2Day]

Looks like a giant dropped a bunch of turds but I like it.

[@TheDtfamu89]

I think it's cool when people figure out how to create the life they want to live on their terms.

[@dr.c.c.1671]

She, her intelligent and elegant home, and drums are beautiful inside and out. Good music, too. Thanks 💐💐💐⭐️🏠💫😇

[@elizabethjordan4104]

Does anyone know the songs included in the video? Very soothing. The homes remind me of beehives; bees have been a huge synchronicity for me lately and I definitely needed to hear that inspirational message at the beginning today. Beautiful homes, beautiful soul- so glad I stumbled upon this video 😊

[@danmurphy4817]

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[@leloodallasmultipass]

holy crap, this place is amazing! Those bed nooks are unreal! She pours on the lingo a little strong but that's desert people, I guess. Anyway, I really want to build like this.

[@drummedicinewoman]

Yay! Thank you!

[@leloodallasmultipass]

I used to be one myself. I escaped! I'll probably go back one day and I've kept my desert dictionary, just in case.

[@ObakuZenCenter]

She's not 'desert people.' We can't stand these rich people, especially new agers, who are invariably narcissistic, who move in and drive up the prices in areas like this.

[@hippiecowgirl4231]

John DA. And we 'desert rats ' dont like people who judge . True desert people welcome those that have a mutual love and respect for the land . And who share the live and let live philosophy. I understand what your saying in regards to the influx of ' hipsters' moving here but they are buying buying a lot of these neglected and run down homestead properties and bringing them back to life . And an increase in property values is a good thing

[@pearlpurlperrell]

I agree totally with you John and they all call themselves an artist and puke out the same speech. They all sound the same. Right on.

[@Allhaveshadows-com]

Very inspirational. Regardless of what anyone says about the appearance, all that is just conventionalism eating away at what is really important. When I look at it I see something very strong and enduring, not to mention cozy and so functional. I would love to have the land to take on such an endeavor. A true living space to withstand the years. I love it!

[@061356]

This is so beautiful. What a wonderful vision and creation!!

[@time2see192]

So simple, so organic, so HOMEY. 😊 It's even more than I need. Love it!

[@emilyk4149]

I wish that she was my aunt, THIS is AMAZING!!! ✨✨✨

[@robviolin1]

Great vid, but you should have a video on physically how the domes are built.

[@vatrenikrug]

you can make such a video ...

[@stevehinnenkamp5625]

Alas, the Winter is my season! Your candor was overwhelming. My dreams of habitat, forever changed by your remarkable experience. Thank you for sharing. Steve

[@lisasalchak8845]

You’re so poetic! Love it!

[@renatedebruyn9612]

Your home is beautiful. Thank you very much for the tour.

[@erinvaughn3739]

You feel like a Medician Woman ... Great Energy ! 👍🏼💪💖

[@princesssilence2707]

Am I the only person who remember Flintstones cartoon from childhood when seeing this kind of houses? ... Absolutely stunning , I'm deeply in love Masha'Allah 💕 ... One day I will build my own house too Insha'Allah

[@williammeek765]

No you are not Flintstones friends of mine. Watched all the time.

[@anniekrah6533]

I LOVE ALL OF THIS. THE BUILDING'S ARE GORGEOUS. I USED TO DRAW STUFF LIKE THAT AS A CHILD. I LIKED HOW THE PUEBLO INDIANS USED TO LIVE. I WISH I COULD DO WHAT YOU DO . YOU SHOULD START YOUR OWN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OUT THERE. THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR VIDEOS AND YOUR HOME.

[@FEDSGaming]

so.... the Flintstones had the right idea.

[@ritacarrion3218]

Bobbie Wilson well that show was created to bash environmentalists.

[@electricjellyfish375]

Wilma!

[@marshalllhiepler]

And, you thought the high cylindrical/domed ceilings were for asthetic reasons? Poor Dino ... everyone seems to forget how tall dino-pets tend to be. 😃

[@gottaloveitgottaloveit8273]

Lol exactly

[@originaluddite]

@@ritacarrion3218 I'm into the history of animation so I'd love some references for that as a reason for creating the Flintstones so I can look into it, thanks.

[@16emmi]

wow❤ did god just speak to me in a video? 🙌🙏 fierce. I just was tuning into see earth bag construction and got a spiritual message. where is Joshua tree? I need the live next door to the lady in the video 💋💖💗💙 thank you both for this awesome oasis and message of peace love and soul in America.

[@besthobbit]

This lady is living the true dream.

[@daytoncoke790]

The music in this vid is beautiful and relaxing.

[@quankwan7]

Wow! Beautiful internal n external. This lady is amazing. That message at the end... wooow❤❤❤🤗

[@LynnStone]

Lisa is a woman after my own heart! I have built in Maine from what I found there- wood. I also have been design building and winging it and she is SO inspiring- thank you. This place is what I wish I could have built so, maybe my next building will be earth bag.

[@jennifercunninghamspiritua6014]

❤️

[@timbeckman1134]

"Our ancestors were freaking making it up as they were going along"

[@felinefokus]

Bimm BeckBimm yes 💙💙

[@peggyprose]

HILARIOUS

[@nsr5961]

Bimm BeckBimm at least termites won’t invade her home.

[@dennysmith4396]

Nothing short of SPECTACULAR... kudos to you inspiring peeps...

[@XR650L_GUY]

This is just so awesome. I wish I could do that. Like she said the freedom is getting cut off. Awesome woman and artist.

[@drummedicinewoman]

Tom White you can

[@gabriellemiller6617]

Well that introduction speech was the most inspiring them I've heard in a while

[@Basskat100]

Dylan Magaster, love how you are living your life dear. Continued blessings and love to you.

[@jameshenry2457]

I was just last summer looking to buy land out in Joshua Tree, but the permits and codes are pretty outrageous these days. Also, you can't have a water tank either. They say you have to hook up to their water pipeline system. But there is not water lines everywhere out there to hook up to. They say I would have to drill a well, but wells out there are, like 800 feet down. Translates to about $15,000. Oh and you can't drill within a quarter mile of one of Joshua Trees wells. It's like they pretty much don't want anybody living out there anymore (unless you move into one of there cookie-cutter union built neighbor hoods). I myself have decided to move to Arizona. Much more relaxed codes...you can have water tanks if you like...and just a lot more relaxed in general.

[@2HRTS1LOVE]

James Henry Yeah, California and Arizona are like different planets, the people are that different, too. Well, outside of Sedona and a few other areas, anyway.😊

[@resilient4637]

James Henry that's sad ppl want to privatize there lil watering ho to regulate who does what.

[@drewolfy]

James Henry I'm looking at new mexico myself but the water issue is ridiculous out there! codes are lax and land is cheap as hell tho

[@jameshenry2457]

Yeah I hear that the weather in NM is pretty extreme though. I've actually decided on Ariz. At least there you can have water tanks and haul water. But there (even if you have a well) you have to pay for the water. That is if your well produces over 35 gallons an hour or something. But you can collect rain water and not have to pay for it...at this time anyway. Also, codes are more relaxed as long as you are not building a public building. If it's your own home it's a lot easier.

[@resilient4637]

I would use both well and water tanks that way I never run out

[@theunspoke815]

Thank you so much! There are no words to describe how fantastically beautiful you are to go after your dreams and inspire & encourage everyone to follow their dreams! You are one of the chosen ones! Stay on & follow your right path through life! God bless!!!

[@davestockton5340]

The 30 seconds between 9:40 and 10:10 impart an amazing amount of wisdom. I am in awe of the profundity and the simplicity of your statement.

[@philtuljxen5466]

Quite impressive ! It looks so cozy...will be nice to see this place one day. Congratulations !

[@thomasweeks7992]

Such a beautiful woman I love her passion she has built a work of art for the soul.

[@kentlong2506]

I would take those domes over a conventional home any day. Thank you Lisa Starr, just followed you on FB.

[@francescadiana]

I just came across a photo I took in Joshua Tree, must have been 2015 or 2016 maybe. I remember we stayed in a very special place, so I went online to look for it. Here we are. How beautiful to hear Lisa's words and to learn even more about the home that she has created.

[@katinss9983]

What a remarkable woman, she lives with such grace and strength of character. She is a good role model.

That is Barbapapas house! It is sooo similar to it, when you look at it from the fron :) With the big dome door in the middle and all the smaller "rooms" scattered on the sides. It is wonderful to know that you can actually build his house in the real world. That means there is a chance for me to live in the Barpapapa house... :D I have to show this video to my kids! Thanks for sharing!

[@JJoy-bk8yr]

Unfortunate exterior color but otherwise wonderful. The interiors are enchanting. Was the idea behind he color to emphasize that it rose up from local soil? But we can clearly see that the local soil is a pretty pale beige, not a mid tone brown. The brown makes it look dropped in place rather than rising up.

[@Thistlechick]

most likely just a natural pigment stain with wax to protect and preserve.

[@resilient4637]

random dilettante she might have used to much gray water to build it

[@jenniferh.7219]

The interior is lovely, I'm just wondering why it's taken me so long to figure they look like giant turds. She should paint them a bit more red

[@20greeneyes20]

They remind me of potatoes. I love the inside. Love the shapes and arches

[@sdsfgsty]

Not real turd but maybe Disney one!

[@mailihitomipark6821]

Red would cause too much passion and incite rage and being a darker frequency from brown it would disrupt the temperature balance of the dome, the knowledge she's gained is actually from attainment, what she's done is monumental there's a shift happening and people who are getting grounded are doing far better than the rest who believe in the illusion that there will be a return to normal 💜☮️

[@GreenLadyDV]

First impression dinosaur turds 🤣🤣🤣 But this is soooo awesome! Way to go Lady! 💚💚💚🤗🤗🤗

[@Yolie-jk7ng]

🤣🤣🤣That's exactly what I thought!!!

[@devonseamoor]

Thank you, Lisa, you're a Starr properly! I love your style of following your heart, building these dome structures, so true to nature, without angular shapes, so feminine and nurturing. Great inspiration 💙

[@alienheks6645]

reminds me of star wars, luke's old house

[@irisireneful]

Would be interesting to see the process of these being built. Was she using plastic grain sacks for the frame?

[@loladalba8176]

She was most probably using long rolls of PP bags although you can use jute bags or recycle used rice or grain sacks

[@mecster2121]

I stayed in one of these pods when it was on AirBnB and it was a lovely experience.

[@shawtatl]

Wowwwww. Amazing

[@SkySweetie]

You can tell by how clearly she talks about what she knows that she has the right of it. It's coming from the heart. She was able to do what she did because of her realizations which helped her manifestations.

[@Itried20takennames]

Really fits the landscape, and so much better water use than most homes.

[@straubdavid9]

I was waiting to see a desert Hobbit walk by any minute ~8^) This is so cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@sequoiahughes8536]

I love this house and I especially appreciate the camerawork and editing of this video!

[@davidabney7700]

Love the background music! The off the grid Dome Homes in the desert has a very strong appeal. I love this fine ladies laid back personality and her obvious many work skills. Great, great alternative living style as opposed to jammed up urban living style most of us live in. Thank you for this dream video!

[@paganmoon8540]

I just found this and love the buildings, they look so much like a series of sculptures I made around 6 or 7 yrs ago .

[@lesleymicuda4041]

wow that graphic stock sponsor is 'mazin'!! and this bonita domes.....R U KIDDING ME!! SOOOOO cool! what an amazing woman! a million times, thanks Dylan!

[@aldralee]

What a lovely woman. Such a positive force!

[@AngelaMoses123]

I have to giggle when you talk about the outside sleep area, only in the desert, lol The climate allows you to sleep under the stars and not be eaten alive by mosquitos, It is all very nice !

[@fayechamp4156]

Angela Moses what about creepy crawly 🦂🐍🕸🕷🐜

[@mleolahi80]

Your amazing lady!!! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@clintonjones955]

I lived in the same area (1974) and met several 'Artist' Hominids of importance ...I miss them daily for their beauty Thank you for sharing Lisa Starr's world ...it will be remembered by me

[@emperoar-ressht-hruoraclet5389]

Stunning. Exquisite. She made her own heaven on Earth.

[@serpente300]

AMAZING! I'd love to live in one of these! Os cozy and lovely. All rounded... Beautiful! 😸 I'm doing permacultura too here in Algarve, Portugal 🇵🇹 congratulations you are an awesome artist

[@ginaedmonds]

I love this house, and the drums , everything, follow your heart, im going for it, thanks very much, happy 2021 to you sister of light!

[@gregwest6032]

Totally cool place and concept, but come on, the indigenous peoples have been building adobe homes for millennia with out the use of petroleum derived polymer coatings, polyvinyl chloride piping or Ikea furniture for that matter.

[@henryrollins9177]

Nor huge AC units either..!

[@backintimealwyn5736]

and so... does it invalidate what she's done? Everybody knows this , everybody gets that she took inspiration from traditonal building methods. DUH. F your negativity.

[@navajodoll6320]

Thanks for acknowledging that! Lmao yes we have a hogan made of completely natural materials

[@samaireoctober5584]

I've been to Joshua Tree many times. I would live here in a heart beat any day!! Loved this, made me feel like I was there.

[@George-un2mt]

Passion,love,desire,belief,philosophy and values is a lot of features,emotions and feelings

[@stephanieburns4560]

Well, to get off the topic of left vs, right, the current codes are not local. She is referring to the 2007 Uniform Building Code. Which is updated every few years. We have had big weather events and fires lately, so likely many changes are in response to those; not 1 woman's earth bag house. Not to say unconventional building isn't discriminated against. Trump should sign a "right to try" bill for housing. If you are really poor and won't ever be able to afford traditional housing, you should be able to try new technologies not allowed by code.

[@smiley2477]

Stephanie Burns I think the problem is if you build something not to code and later SELL or RENT it. That’s why we have certain building codes.

[@Shadow2084]

I take my hat off and bow with respect for this fine lady. What an undertaking - and wow - so beautiful. Really...really off the charts!

[@doveheydon2906]

Woman builds sustainable Dome house... Absolutely beautiful 💛

[@alterego157]

Very nice message. Brave lady and very original creation.

[@davidabney7700]

Pretty lady is living the dream! What is that soothing beautiful music being played in the background?

[@poisongirl456]

They look like dinosaur droppings from far away. Not saying they're shit, its a unique design.

[@mysticamethyst]

Papillon55 I litterally said the same thing

[@irishguy13]

mysticamethyst It does literally look like shit.

[@daniellerichards3611]

This is so amazing and beautiful! !!!! And you are yourself an amazing and beautiful woman

[@dk6317]

what a wonderful woman, fabulous building, I love it

[@johnshares]

Amazing story, thanks for sharing your life. Your home Reminds me of the buildings in Santorini - in the Mediterranean and also Cooberpedy here in South Australia. Best wishes John

[@truthiseverything9511]

Cool build, though I wouldn't be able to live in such a desiccated area myself. I'm parched just looking at it.

[@marisaande]

Nicely done on all counts I don't know you but I'm very proud of you very brave artistic and gifted in every way bless you may you live well and long in joy .

[@joleahkunkel2717]

Oh my! Love her, her message and her creations SO much! 🌻🌻🌻

[@pettydaniel]

Absolutely magical. I want one of these homes now.

[@grannygoldy8352]

She proves paradise could be anywhere as long as there are talented people.

[@robertquinn9490]

A needed mention. The work of Nader Khalili and CAL-Earth..he was an awesome fellow. Great to see this work going forward!