Sunday, June 19, 2011

Bill's Street


I just love the trailer homes on Bill's street. Each house is unique and has it's own character and charm.However simple and functional these structures are, each person living there adds his or her personal touch making each of these homes really special and unique.

You can bike or skate to the grocery, stores, cafes and restos, super friendly neighbors who surf with you in the line up, a number of amazing surf spots just a few blocks away...what more can you ask for.

They're "happy homes" where truly "happy people" live.







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  1. KiddoJune 21, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    This is rad. Like the green tones on some of the houses. Btw, saw some of the coolest log designs at Revelation Surfboards -- I think Dane Peterson rides for them: http://www.revelation-surfboards.com/

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  2. buji brownlegsJune 21, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    If you'd look closely, notice the boards thru the window of the green house! That's our friends' Darren and Rachel's house:)

    Checked out Revelation Surfboards. Nice boards and photos!! Very inspiring! Thanks Kiddo!

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  3. KiddoJune 21, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    That green one is the best! Would love to make a house like that in LU. I'm guessing it's cheaper than a regular house?

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  4. buji brownlegsJune 22, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    More photos of that cool Green house coming up :)

    It's cheaper and much quicker to build than our regular concrete hollow block houses since it's mostly modular components. Plus I think you can even perch it on a new location just incase you get tired of surfing that same spot:)

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  5. buji brownlegsJune 22, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Just need to modify the roofing to adapt to our climate. A higher ceiling, roof vents, and even a thatched roof would make it cooler and perfect for a beach house in the tropics! :)

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  6. KiddoJune 22, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Thatched roof -- Good idea! I have a friend whose office space is made of several 40-foot containers. Actually I noticed a lot of construction sites have mobile offices made of containers/trailers. I've even seen a few restaurants that have used the same thing, too. This is do-able.

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  7. buji brownlegsJune 23, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Yup. Totally do-able :)

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  8. UnknownJuly 8, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    It's amazing what you can do with a small space. Shipping container homes are totally do-able check out: http://www.greendiary.com/entry/20-amazing-homes-made-from-shipping-containers/ I wish I could find a link but my neighbour built a really cool one in a small lot behind my first apartment in Victoria.

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