At one extreme end of the spectrum of enlightened architecture, there are the Earthships and other forms of biotecture that are the subject of several earlier posts. These amazing houses, built mostly of recycled material, are eco-friendly, affordable, and aesthetically pleasing. Most importantly, they maximize human potential and freedom in the sense that they enable their inhabitants to live self-sufficient lives, free from the chains of mortgages, commuting costs, and utility bills. Here is a photo of the interior of one Earthship.
At the other extreme end of the spectrum of enlightened architecture, there are cages, slightly larger than coffins, available for rent in Hong Kong, for the price of about $200 per month, which is about one third of the income of someone living on government assistance in Hong Kong. With real-estate prices far beyond the reach of so many people even in–especially in–the most developed countries. one fears that these cages are the inevitable result for increasing numbers of people around the world–unless, that is, people seek out alternative ways of living. Below is a photo of this pathetic state of affairs. More can be read about it here.
