Very interesting article. I admire what he is trying to do, and what he is trying to show the students. We all need to think about what is sustainable in the long run. I thought it was some what interesting that he is planning a 2nd story, and an out building to hold his toilet, shower, cooking etc. As Americans apparently 36 sf is just not enough space for us to be comfortable. We demand a few more amenities like air conditioning down south where it is Hot, or a Heater up North Here where it is cold. But he is showing us that we can live comfortably in less space than I am heating just to watch TV. My carbon foot print as an American is HUGE, I am so ashamed .
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