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When I was a kid, my father had a copy of Shelter, detailing all kinds of handbuilt homes and shelters from around the world. I see now that Shelter Publications has come out with a sequel, Home Work: Handbuilt Shelter. It's packed full of ideas and links to alternative home designs. It's definitely worth looking into; there are sample articles on their website.