Name: Creative houses from reclaimed stuff
Uploaded: 2010-11-25T15:16:28Z
Duration: 17 min 40 s
Description: In this funny and inspiring talk, Dan Phillips tours us through a dozen homes he's built in Texas using recycled and reclaimed materials in wildly creative ways. Brilliant, low-tech design details will refresh your own drive to make more with less.

In this funny and inspiring talk, Dan Phillips tours us through a dozen homes he's built in Texas using recycled and reclaimed materials in wildly creative ways. Brilliant, low-tech design details will refresh your own drive to make more with less.

Dan Phillips: Creative houses from reclaimed stuff

Creative houses from reclaimed stuff

By embracing imperfections and recycled materials, one can craft functional, aesthetically rich spaces at minimal costs.

Repurposing 70-80% recycled materials transforms waste into innovative, affordable housing, highlighting sustainability in construction.

Creative use of everyday items, like using hickory nuts as architectural details, exemplifies innovative, low-cost building solutions.