New to the community, thought i'd say hello.

[Curtis]

Hey everyone,
Seems like a nice large community here. Wasn't quite for sure where to post this, found this the most 'appropriate' forum to post my first thread in.

Basically, I'm just a twenty year old dude who is interested in building a small sustainable house on some acreage somewhere to be decided.

I've been reading a lot about log cabin construction, but I would be open to learning more about cottages and stone houses. Seems like this is the ideal place to learn, so I joined. I'm interested in building my own small home for many reasons, everything from the grim outlook of the future, to simply the ability to live in a home that I love, that I built, that I won't have to make payments on for years and years to come pounding me into financial burden.

I do a bit of design work aswell, currently designing a 1BR Cabin that is fire heated, and has a large emphasis on natural lighting. I will post it up when it is finished, to receive feedback.

Anyhow, just thought I would introduce myself.

[benevolance]

welcome aboard

We are crazy....you might want to run away screaming after you are here for a while

[Curtis]

Nah, i've read a few posts before I joined.

Seems like we have a couple Coast to Coast listeners on here and people on the same general mindset.

Everyone seems alright

[StinkerBell]

Dudeeeeeeeeeeeee.....


Welcome!

[Redoverfarm]

PedalFastBmx   

I would say any direction you go will be fine with us.   If I can be any assistance with the log let me know.

John

[ScottA]

 

[Curtis]

Thanks everyone.

Just reading around a bit...

I guess i'm just trying to figure out where I should start, as far as getting something out of my head and made into reality.

[StinkerBell]

Share!

What size home you looking to build?

[Curtis]

Eh, that i'm quite unsure of.

Ideally, just a 2BR small and practical home. Not too small, I guess a little larger than what a person "needs", but not too large, either.

Heated by a fireplace or wood stove, with emphasis on natural lighting to reduce electrical cost of lighting etc. Preferably constructed out of a mixture of logs and stone, as I think it'll give it a nice look.

Although I did see that underground cabin on here, and I must say, I do like

[StinkerBell]

Yes, glenn's man cave.

It is indeed wonderful.

Well there has been a fun contest here of 200sf builds. You may want to look at the designs. 

I just can't recall where that thread is at....Anyone know where that's at?

[StinkerBell]

Found it!

http://countryplans.com/smf/index.php?topic=641.0

Great thread!

[Curtis]

Thanks, i'll take a look through it.

[glenn kangiser]

I think you would be interested in Andrew's (Ernest T Bass)builds.  Vertical log and Cordwood home along with some cob.  He is about 18 now -- I have to brag on him all of the time... He's the young man who knows too much... for his age...

[Homegrown Tomatoes]

   Curtis!