I haven't talked about it for a while because it's still not attainable, but I'm still hoping to someday own one. Resale is a bit of a problem so I want to do it when we're more established.
W talked me out of a dome home after sharing an article discussing the down side (upkeep is a pain because of the design).
While I love the look and feel of older homes, and the idea of not contributing to sprawl, I don't think I want the maintenance that comes with owning one. I'll want to update it into a more sustainable home, but I think I'll put more into it then I'll get out. So I think I can rationalize building a new home if it's a green home.
Now my problem is what kind of home to build: strawbale, concrete, cob, tire bale...how unconventional should I get with this? I still have zoning to deal with, but I think strawbale will be the easiest to pull off.
Of course, the home itself isn't the only thing that makes it green, it's also about what I put into it. A good thing to remember in case this doesn't work out.
Let me know if you've come across anything.