Thatching Apprenticeship

My good friend and master thatcher Alan Jones is seeking a new apprentice.
THATCHING APPRENTICESHIP
Alan Jones Master Thatcher requires an apprentice!
Alan Jones is calling on anyone interested in this rare opportunity to learn the artof Thatching to contact him by email pembsthatch@hotmail.com
The successful applicant would work alongside Alan, who will share over 30 years worth of knowledge and experience, and Dafydd, who followed an apprenticeship with Alan and is now fully qualified.
If you are interested, please contact Alan by email stating why you are interested and providing brief details on your background and knowledge of heritage buildings.
To find out more please visit Alan’s website www.thatchingwales.co.uk and Facebook page.
Beautiful and inventive small house plans
While these plans are not cheap, and I would most certainly prefer to design my own spaces… These designs do feature some fun and exciting ideas.
Small house with beautiful connection to outside space

This 43sqm house features a beautiful connection to the outside world. The simplicity and elegance of it are breathtaking.
Architects: http://www.studio-gaon.com/
Found at: http://smallhousebliss.com/2014/03/20/house-in-geumsan-studio-gaon/
recycled plastic bottle roof on cob hut
How about this for an innovative roofing design?
This project at Deen City Farm features a roof made from plastic bottles. Continue reading