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Nice. I need more good examples of stuff like this so I can get my gf on board with scaling down even further. She is good with the country life, even actively looking forward to it, but I am farther along the minimalist trail than she is.

I am over straw bale, too labour intensive! I really like the idea of ICF now, as it is something that can be done commercially via an experienced builder. I could finish a lot of the interior off mostly solo saving the cash. I like the insulation properties and if you work in a lot of thermal mass and proper sun exposure you'll still end up with a very efficient home. I still want to figure out a way to get a living roof as well, as that would be awesome.

So many ways to build an awesome home. Since I am so far away from actually getting things going all I have time to do is read and explore so I come across something new that captivates me almost every month it seems. You see the same fundamentals that weave through everything, but there are so many ways to wrap it all up!