ColeCidra (July 18, 2008 at 11:51 pm)

Dan Phillips is one of the most amazing people I've ever met. I've volunteered w/ the SHSU program Project Homestead-which gets students to volunteer to help Dan w/ his houses. I've gotta say- it's really remarkable to arrive at a location and see what would have been trash turn into such unique homes. I go by the first house in the video almost everyday (not that I have to) because I like to be reminded of what's possible. Maybe someday I'll have a home as unique as these. :)

artistikitty (July 10, 2008 at 8:47 pm)

What a beautiful soul with a wonderful vision for the world. Wish there were more like him in this world. And...what gorgeous homes, so artful and organic.

giroguy22 (July 10, 2008 at 12:56 am)

we should be so lucky! fucking idiots have forced this country down the toilet with their greed! we need some like minded people to get together and get things like this done

giroguy22 (July 10, 2008 at 12:55 am)

what a dude! awesome stuff!

icypeel (June 28, 2008 at 3:38 pm)

truly awe-inspiring..

ladylabret (June 18, 2008 at 5:56 pm)

That actually brought tears to my eyes. I truly hope to god his dream lives on and on until recycled homes are built in every country, for ALL people. It's a win/win idea - great for the working poor AND the environment. Absolutely remarkable man.

BurningOrange (June 18, 2008 at 1:20 am)

I've known Dan Phillips, PhD going on 30 years. He is just as amazing and genuine as you see here. He has been an accomplished professor/chorographer of Dance at Sam Houston State University. He also has refinished antique furniture and built hidden jewelry storage boxes and rooms. There is so much more about Dan Phillips, but where do I begin... I am glad this feature was able to capture just some of the marvel of him.

jamesecash (June 8, 2008 at 12:13 pm)

That guy is awesome!

MRMETHOS1 (June 6, 2008 at 3:27 pm)

My husband and I live on ten acres in a fairly large house that we got several years ago. It was definately a "God thing". The house was run down from sitting vacant, but over the years we have fixed it up with mostly throw away materials from other people. Some of the items we've gotten free: drywall, fencing, paint, block, wood, metal sheeting, fireplace insert, bathtub, complete kitchen solid oak cabinitry and counters, etc. We're solar powered with a well. Awesome. Takes patience tho.

irisgarrelfs (June 5, 2008 at 10:44 am)

this is great! does anybody know of any initiatives like this in the Uk?