Willowater

Many years ago, I was reading an article on a man that had designed eco friendly homes that were covered in earth, and were not to dissimilar to that of the hobbit homes that were featured in the lord of the ring movies.

I think I was reading about it in a magazine whilst in a waiting room or something.   A completely awesome idea, and this was way before Grand Designs was on the TV.  I think the plan was to build a small town using this eco-dome style technology. They were designed by Roger Dean.   And he did a lot of crazy art work back in the 70′s.  And you know how crazy the 70′s were.

That’s when I was born.

Anyway, I remembered what it was called the other day….Willowater.   So I did a little google and found what I could.  There were a few blogs that I found on it, and people that had reviewed it and seen the buildings.  But sadly that is all I can find on it.

What happened to this clever idea?   In a country where everything is ruled and governed my regulations and rules, would something that does not fit the modern concept of what is acceptable architechure in the UK nowadays.

Well, with more people pushing for sustainable and eco friendly buildings for the new age, like the Brighton Earthship, I cannot believe that no-one invested or followed up on this. There are people doing earth covered homes, earthships, strawbale homes and all that jazz, why has Willowater not taken off?   I honestly welcome comments and explanations.  Seriously.  If you know, post a comment.

It is my guess that this has happened because the Home for life domain has expired.   And I cannot anything but these blogs on the internet.

Willowater – Its a real shame.

I have included a few links so people can read up about this.

Willowater review

Willowater – this has a few nice concept pictures.

Willowater – A news article in The Times

Willowater – A few pictures.  Really cool idea.