AWOL plans to build affordable cottages similar to these designs. Our goal is to teach people about affordable, sustainable construction techniques and to allow them to live in them while attending our retreats and educational workshops.

Dome-Spiritual Center/Classroom

This is the largest building on our campus and is used daily for our offices, spiritual center, and classrooms. We will also use this building for special occasions such as weddings and large presentations.

Modular Off-Grid Flex House

This is a modular house that is designed to help homeowners use exactly the amount of resources they need in a completely self contained, off-grid modular house

Aircrete Castle Cottage.

An Aircrete Castle design for those that prefer a nostalgic building appearance with strength, energy efficiency, and very affordable to construct.

Geodesic Dome tent cottage

The geodesic dome tent has many of the inherent advantages of a permanent dome. It is quick to setup for temporary shelter.

Straw-bale Cottages

A straw-bale-cob house showcasing economical and highly energy efficient natural building materials.

Round Straw-bale Cottages

This building will showcase the variety possible with straw-bale construction consisting of cylindrical framing and a natural plant based roof.

Geodesic Dome Cottages

A geodesic dome built using Buckminster Fuller’s design of triangles configured into a geometric sphere which will showcase strength and energy efficiency.

Floating Tiny Home

Floating Tiny Home with solar rooftop for those that prefer a home with the flexibility to relocate.

Aircrete Dome Cottages

An Aircrete dome showcasing an extremely affordable building system with strength and energy efficiency.

Earthbag cottage

A "dirt cheap" method of home construction using stacked dirt bags as the main natural building material.

Southern view Hillside Cottage

This building technique showcases the many advantages to building underground for protection and energy efficiency.

Yurt Cabins

The yurt is quick to assemble and a cross between a temporary and permanent structure. The circular framing gives it added strength.