An Introduction to the Field Lab

If true sustainability is an interest of yours be sure to check out The Field Lab. It’s located in the middle of nowhere in the desert of southwest Texas and the homestead of John Wells.

Installing A Wind Turbine

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This is John Wells installing a wind turbine with a repaired turbine tail at The Field Lab.

Run-Off Water Collection at The Field Lab

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Here’s a great example of how rain water run-off can be captured and stored in a water tank for later use. This was filmed at The Field Lab by John Wells a man living simply in a tiny house somewhere in the remote desert of southwest Texas.

Wind Turbines at The Field Lab

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A short video of John Wells at The Field Lab happy that he’s getting power from the wind.

Vermont Tiny Houses

Posted June 19th, 2009 by Michael Janzen and filed in Simple Living
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This is Peter King, a tiny house builder in Vermont who also teaches workshops on building simple, small, and on a budget. For more information be sure to visit his website, Vermont Tiny Houses.

John Wells Poem

Posted June 19th, 2009 by Michael Janzen and filed in The Field Lab
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John Wells lives in a remote part or southwest Texas in an off-the-grid tiny house. It’s solar powered and cooled by a low-voltage swamp cooler. John is experimenting with sustainable technologies and developing low-cost ways of living in balance with the land. To see his place visit The Field Lab. This poem sums up his story.

Introduction to Straw Bale Building

Posted June 19th, 2009 by Michael Janzen and filed in Strawbale
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This is a great overview of straw bale construction from StrawBale.com.

Dee Williams Story

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Dee lives in a tiny house she built herself from plans she bought from the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company.

Dee Williams News Story

Dee lives in a tiny house she built herself from plans she bought from the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company.

Debunking the Myths of Straw Bale Building

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This video explains the myths surrounding straw bale building. It was put together to help deal with the rumors and myths that have been circulating about straw bale building. To learn more about straw bale construction visit StrawBale.com.