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Simondale Hobbit HouseSimon Dale proves that you don't have to be an architect to design and build a beautiful, cozy, low-energy home.1
Simondale Hobbit HouseSimon Dale proves that you don't have to have a PhD in Architecture to design and build a beautiful, low-energy home2
Simondale Hobbit HouseWith just a few simple tools and £3,000 Simon and his father-in-law built this hobbit house in just four months.3
Simondale Hobbit HouseThe home is tucked into the side of a hill in Wales4
Simondale Hobbit HouseAll of the materials were sourced locally5
Simondale Hobbit HouseThis image shows the simple roof construction6
Simondale Hobbit HouseFraming is comprised of oak thinnings taken from the surrounding woodland7
Simondale Hobbit HouseSkylights provide natural lighting8
Simondale Hobbit HouseAlmost all of the interior finishings and infrastructure were made out of re-purposed materials9
Simondale Hobbit HouseStraw bales in the roof, walls and floor provide further insulation.10
Simondale Hobbit HouseThe walls were then finished off with lime plaster11
Simondale Hobbit HouseDespite being buried, the home is reasonably well-lit12
Simondale Hobbit HouseEven in cold weather, thanks to the earth's natural thermal massing and insulation, the hobbit house stays warm!13
