cherlapalli_jailer Posted March 24, 2014 Report Posted March 24, 2014 When most people imagine their dream home, they probably think of a large, sprawling vacation house that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. When Steve Areen thought about building his dream home, all he had to do was find $9,000 and a place to build. He did just that and, in a few weeks, he had a vacation home in the middle of Thailand that could make anyone drool.
cherlapalli_jailer Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Posted March 24, 2014 With a Thai friend’s guidance, his son-in-law’s masonry skills and a lot of work, the team made progress quickly.
cherlapalli_jailer Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Posted March 24, 2014 Steve was given a place on his friend Hajjar Gibran’s mango grove to build his home.
cherlapalli_jailer Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Posted March 24, 2014 The basic structure only cost about $6,000
cherlapalli_jailer Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Posted March 24, 2014 In Thailand, materials are cheaper, but it’s still mind blowing to know just how little this cost to make.
cherlapalli_jailer Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Posted March 24, 2014 The extra details and furnishings of the home brought the cost up another $3,000.
cherlapalli_jailer Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Posted March 24, 2014 Totaling approximately $9,000 for the entire home.
cherlapalli_jailer Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Posted March 24, 2014 It took elbow grease and dedication.
cherlapalli_jailer Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Posted March 24, 2014 Not only does this dream home look cool, but the low-cost and quick building schedule is amazing.
cherlapalli_jailer Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Posted March 24, 2014 Cement blocks and clay bricks were used to build the home, as well as some natural materials.
cherlapalli_jailer Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Posted March 24, 2014 If he had the chance to build the home again, Steve said that he would use compressed earth blocks.
cherlapalli_jailer Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Posted March 24, 2014 gazing into your backyard pond, filled with beautiful lilies.
cherlapalli_jailer Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Posted March 24, 2014 The dome is full of windows and natural light, really helping the house become one with nature.
cherlapalli_jailer Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Posted March 24, 2014 Inside, all of the accents are natural.
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