11. Grain Silo Homes
Many people have converted empty silos from their farms into homes. Though they typically house grains, the space that they provide is desirable, not to mention cost-effective. They are energy-efficient alternative homes that can, on average, provide 1,500 to 2,000 square feet of living space. Some people like Don & Carolyn Riedlinger of Gilbert, Arizona have even combined three grain bins to create a sort of silo mansion.
12. Sustainable Micro Home
NOMAD is an affordable alternative for those wanting to call themselves a homeowner. The micro home, developed by designer Ian Lorne Kent, is set to cost only $30,000. The compact house is only 10′ x 10′ though it is designed to give the illusion of more space with large windows. The designer also says, “At least one handyman with a helper could assemble it in less than a week, it’s kind of an IKEA type model.”
