Berkeley couple's new book attempts to define the meaning of home'
Kirsten Dirksen and Nicolas Boullosa document and promote diverse eco-friendly, unconventional homes and minimalist living through self-funded media, a book, and ongoing home renovation projects.
Renovation prioritized recovery and transformation over demolition, minimizing waste and preserving materials to retain complexity instead of replacing with standardized solutions.
A 1970s automobile garage in southern Quebec was sensitively renovated into a sustainable, community-oriented living space reflecting values of sharing and hospitality.