MSNBC Video: Texas man builds new, sustainable homes from discarded construction material

[Amerigo Vespucci]

"One man’s trash, another’s home

Video: Texan repurposes waste to help extend the American dream. "

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/34183820#34183820

[KewlKat]

1. Here's the link to his website

http://www.phoenixcommotion.com/


I discovered him a couple years ago and applaud what he does. Wish more communities would follow his lead.

[hunter]

5. That's a wonderful site! Thanks.

He's got quite a few ideas I haven't seen before.

My siblings and I all have homes highly improved by "found" stuff. We learned it from my mom & dad.

[girl gone mad]

2. He has an artist's eye..

My house could have been one of his creations. It was built by a taxidermist from many reused and reclaimed materials. I wish more people would embrace alternative, affordable housing rather than the cookie cutter McMansions and boring contemporary condos, though I realize this isn't an option everywhere.

[TexasObserver]

3. Recommend. Huntsville has some very progressive city council members.

There's a really great city councilwoman named Melissa Mehaffey there I'd like to see pursue higher office in the area. She's top notch and a good progressive.

And there's a younger city councilwoman by the name of Dalene Zender who looks promising.

Mayor Turner seems to be a good guy.


Huntsville is a really interesting city. It has two big sources of jobs: the university and the prison system. About 18,000 students at the university. I think there are at least 10,000 prisoners and/or their family members living in the area. I'm not real good on that number, however, and wouldn't want it quoted.

I don't live there, but I'm familiar with the area. An old friend is on the faculty, and invites me to appear there occasionally at political functions. I know through her that there's a very active progressive wing of the party there.

[kalli007]

10. I have been in several of his houses

when he started doing this about 5 years ago. I lived in Huntsville for 10 yrs - it is a very conservative place, least when I was there it was. The houses are really neat on the inside, small bt neat.

[cynatnite]

4. We watched this earlier tonight...

Very impressive!

[Heidi]

6. Recommended.

:kick:

[K8-EEE]

7. Beautiful and amazing!!! K&R!

I love how he hires unskilled people and teaches them. What a gift.

[Liberation Angel]

8. k&r

[lumpy]

9. This man is a real American hero.

nt

[AwakeAtLast]

11. Wine cork floors!!! That is awesome!

Think about how comfy that would be on your feet - like a floor of Birkenstocks!