Glass Bottle Walls and Houses and more...

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An arts center in Deep Ellum, Texas.  Source





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An Earth Ship Home. Note tires and cans as well..  Source





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Anna's bottle house in Tucson, Arizona.  Source





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In Taos, another Earth Ship. Bring in light -- but keep your privacy.





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Kawakawa, New Zealand men's public toilet close up.





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Kawakawa, New Zealand men's public toilet from the outside.
Designed by Austrian artist and architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Source





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Again in New Zealand -- Carlucci Land, Happy Valley. Source






The Bottle Chapel at Airlie Gardens, North Carolina a tribute to Minnie Evans.





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Close up at Airlie.





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The sides of the chapel. Source





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Market Hall Altenrhein Switzerland. Designed by Austrian artist and architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser.





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Hundertwasser bottle wall picture by eloisavh on Flickr.





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Here's an eclectic room. An artist's studio in New Zealand. Source





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Same New Zealand art studio. Looks more secure when you plaster in the bottle necks.





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Prince Edward Island Bottle House. Photo by Keith Watson on Flickr.





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Glass wall Biotecture, Ireland.





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Walkway at Wat Lan Kuat, Thai for “The Temple of One Million Bottles.”







Wat Lan Kuat (One Million Bottle Temple) in Khn Han, Eastern Thailand.





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Tom Kelly's Bottle House Rhyolite, Nevada.  Source






EarthShip
Photo: Earthship Kristen
www.flickr.com





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A wall made of chunks of wood and bottles...






Duke's bottle house in Australia. Source





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Charlie stagg's bottle cave creation -- photo by Lawrence Harris.




Beer Bottle Walls
girlvsbeer.wordpress.com




The Heineken wobo. Interlocking Heineken bottles.






Mr. Heineken was a green thinker and designed bottle bricks so his beer bottles could be re-used. But they never got filled. Read more...





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Tinkertown New Mexico. Source






Glass bottle chair. Source






And to go in your new bottle home, a beer bottle chandelier. Source







Better yet, this more stylish wine bottle chandelier. Source



How-to, glass bottle bricks: www.youtube.com


Wiki page on glass bottle wall construction:en.wikipedia.org



See the Recycled Glass Bottles Post as well: www.inspirationgreen.com/recycled-glass-bottles

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tomato creek farmers
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re: glass bottle walls
Reply #44 on : Wed April 25, 2012, 20:01:29

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We did test panels and set them out on the deck over winter in NW PA, to see if they would freeze and break, and how much mortar was needed. This year we plan to build our dream wall, in a mosaic of water and sky and palm tree, with the necks facing out. I saw a wall a long time ago, with morning glories growing around the exposed necks, and it was fabulous. Thanks for the inspiration.

jo
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Re: Glass Bottle Walls
Reply #43 on : Sun April 15, 2012, 16:45:44

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cooleo men

Joelle Pterson
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glass bottles
Reply #42 on : Mon March 05, 2012, 18:49:54

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I really love how the glass looks in all of the things made, I can see this in so many of my ideas for the home I would love to help build with my boyfriend. The colors and the way it can help heat up places, very beautiful. All those bottles we have in drinks and other can be turned into art in the yard. Makes me want to plan many garden spots!

Shahid Latif
Posts: 44

Glass Wall
Reply #41 on : Mon March 05, 2012, 05:36:48

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It very impressive and attractive.

Trash To Treasure
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Very cool, shared!!
Reply #40 on : Wed February 15, 2012, 02:11:49

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Too freaking awesome, I have seen a few bottle walls but nothing like this. LOVE IT! I am an artist who works with recycled materials and found these works just plain fascinating. Thanks!

http://trash2-treasure.blogspot.com/

Bart
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Glass bottle walls and windows
Reply #39 on : Fri February 10, 2012, 23:55:02

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This is what I have wanted to do in my shed for years. As soon as the weather gets warm enough I am going to remove my boring window and install a bottle window. The pictures are great. Thanks

jaymesue
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bottle art
Reply #38 on : Sat February 04, 2012, 09:28:47

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Thank you for sharing this site- its absolutely amazing. We are building an outdoor shower on our ecostead in hawaii and this was perfect inspiration.

dale lewis
Posts: 44

bottles in walls
Reply #37 on : Mon January 16, 2012, 11:09:31

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Fascinating. Have a look on Google at the Owl House in New Bethesda ~ South Africa.

Anonymous
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Re: Glass Bottle Walls
Reply #36 on : Sat December 03, 2011, 14:00:09

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breath taking....just amazing

gennie heaven
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amazing
Reply #35 on : Sun November 13, 2011, 17:22:04

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isn't it amazing the brilliance GOD gives us to use each and every way. truly simplistic yet ...

Anonymous
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Re: Glass Bottle Walls
Reply #34 on : Sat November 05, 2011, 19:58:54

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Hi there Amy,

Thanks for writing. There is a wiki page on glass bottle walls with a bit of instruction. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottle_wall

I have yet to make one - or to have worked with cement ever! So, I am sorry to say I am lacking in knowledge to give any advice! Do hope you get to build your wall and it turns out great though!

Best, Keiren

Amy Stephenson
Posts: 44

construction question
Reply #33 on : Thu November 03, 2011, 11:54:24

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am wanting to build a partial wall for a hot tub enclosure and wanted to ask what kind of concrete or mortor is used or if there are any instructions on how to build a wall

Anna Winskill
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Stunning
Reply #32 on : Mon October 24, 2011, 05:58:13

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The creations on here are absolutely stunning, I've been cluttering up my small back patio with empty bottles intending to use them in a building project somewhere, somehow, but now am about to have a wetroom wall limeplastered and BINGO! Need to get drinking again!!

Julianne Felton
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glass bottles as art/architecture
Reply #31 on : Fri August 12, 2011, 12:37:58

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Beautiful and inspiring!

Desert Flower
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Glass Bottles
Reply #30 on : Fri August 05, 2011, 22:58:23

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WOW !
What GR8 Ideas !
Just loVe Them All....
Thx 4 Sharing

Joy Fox
Posts: 44

bottle walls
Reply #29 on : Mon May 16, 2011, 16:08:27

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very very cool! I'm inspired, and will perhaps rethink my next composter toilet at Wattle Hollow, in Arkansas, to include more bottle art, along with cob walls.

Eileen
Posts: 44

Glass bottle wall or greenhouse
Reply #28 on : Tue May 10, 2011, 15:48:17

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How do you build a glass bottle wall? What materials do you need?

Danielle
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Construction Details
Reply #27 on : Mon May 02, 2011, 14:21:06

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The wiki bottle wall site is helpfull however, are there any construction details anywhere that give more of a visual guid on building walls or benches with glass bottles in them?

Joy Parker
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Bottles
Reply #26 on : Wed April 20, 2011, 09:27:37

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This is fantastic! I love it. I want to learn how to do it. Suzie is an old friend of mine and she is so talented.

Keiren
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Thanks for sharing
Reply #25 on : Wed April 20, 2011, 08:17:43

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Hi Greg, Thanks for sharing that picture. The blue bottles look beautiful at night! Love that glass ornament on top of the structure! Plus, curious about your mirrored bathtub as well. Keep up the brilliant work!

Greg
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small scale bottle sculpture
Reply #24 on : Tue April 19, 2011, 20:18:25

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While not on the same scale as any of these, here is a tower of blue bottles I continue to add to. I hope this will eventually reach about 8' tall. http://www.flickr.com/photos/thatcar/4541596689/

Lesa
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Glass bottle buildings
Reply #23 on : Fri April 15, 2011, 08:15:09

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I love this! The creativity to re-use rather than refuge is awesome. Let's ALL do this!

Anonymous
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Re: Glass Bottle Walls
Reply #22 on : Fri April 15, 2011, 06:13:51

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Incredible and Beautiful

Pete Brownson
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Bottle Houses
Reply #21 on : Mon April 11, 2011, 11:05:19

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Simple and Amazing,gives me inspiration. Do these conform with some kinds of building codes? Thanks so much!

Ferenc Kovacs
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permaglass
Reply #20 on : Fri April 08, 2011, 08:27:46

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Congrats!

nilaph
Posts: 44

so cool
Reply #19 on : Mon April 04, 2011, 03:17:46

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It is so interesting and so inspiring to see .. what you can do everything with our - garbage ---
I thank you for the

teddi
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Re: Glass Bottle Walls
Reply #18 on : Mon March 28, 2011, 16:44:10

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gorgeous inspiration! i adore it!

Keiren
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How to
Reply #17 on : Tue March 01, 2011, 08:26:37

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Hi Patie,
I think it depends on the purpose of the wall...is insulation important where you are...or do you merely desire an aesthetic wall? If you are going to leave the bottles empty inside then I do not know if the bottles can support much weight above. Will the jar tops be exposed to the elements where they can rust? The architect Michael Reynolds has written 2 volumes of "Earthship: How to Build Your Own" he covers glass walls. Also look at www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottle_wall and www.naturalbuild.wordpress.com/2010/05/11/building-an-earthship/
Have fun!
Best, Keiren

Patricia
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How to build
Reply #16 on : Sun February 27, 2011, 15:22:33

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Absolutly loved all of the bottle-wall examples....Is there a how to build a bottle wall book or instructions available. What bottle position is best for clean insulating?! If jars are used, (jelly, peanut-butter) should the caps be put on or left open. How does this effect the strength?
Thank you, Patie

Keiren
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How to
Reply #15 on : Tue February 15, 2011, 08:00:54

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Here are two links that might be helpful.

www.naturalbuild.wordpress.com/2010/05/11/building-an-earthship/

www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottle_wall

I envy you the project. Sounds like great fun!

DANIEL
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HOW?
Reply #14 on : Mon February 14, 2011, 12:19:03

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HOW DO THEY CONSTRUCT THESE WALLS? DO THEY POOR THE CEMENT AROUND THE BOTTLES ON A FLAT SURFACE AND THEN STAND THE COMPLETED WALL UP? CUSTOME FORMS? MY WIFE WANTS ME TO BUILD ONE WITH ALL OUR RECYCLED BOTTLES AND I DONT WANT TO POUR IT THEN HAVE IT CRUMBLE ON ME. JUST TRYING TO NOT BE WASTEFUL. ANY INFO WOULD HELP, THANKS -DANIEL

Callista Lee
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Glass Walls
Reply #13 on : Mon January 10, 2011, 16:24:47

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Thank you so much! These are beautiful and inspirig. It has me thinking about what I might be able to create on my own land.

SarongGoddess
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WAYYYYY COOL!! It almost inspires me to get creative!!
Reply #12 on : Mon January 10, 2011, 03:29:07

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WAYYYYY COOL!! It almost inspires me to get creative!!

Gayla D'Gaia
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Beauty in Bottles
Reply #11 on : Sun January 02, 2011, 03:11:21

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WOW!! Thank you... very inspiring, completely amazing, totally doable and affordable, abundant solutions! Beautiful!!!
:)

john davies
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bottles
Reply #10 on : Thu December 16, 2010, 14:42:42

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great pictures, can u give me some prices per sq mtre would be great, for different shapes and designs, look forward to hearing from u,

Annie Haslam
Posts: 44

glass bottle building
Reply #9 on : Tue December 14, 2010, 19:03:30

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so lovely, the light and colours make for changing moods throughout the day and the weather. really inspirational that people take the time to do this, rather than just throw up concrete blocks or bricks, Fabulous

margaret potemski
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Re: Glass Bottle Walls
Reply #8 on : Mon December 13, 2010, 07:52:18

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very cool!!!

Anonymous
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Re: Glass Bottle Walls
Reply #7 on : Sun December 12, 2010, 19:25:19

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Am captivated by the beauty of light, bottle collecting and building. These are beautiful. Thank~you so much for the inspiration ~

Debbie Osborn
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Re: Glass Bottle Walls
Reply #6 on : Sun December 12, 2010, 10:40:49

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Absolutely amazing, I really love them, I want one of my own!

Sue Wolfsong
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Instructions?
Reply #5 on : Sat December 11, 2010, 10:20:13

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Are there any instructions on how to do this? I'd really love to try it! The technique would make an awesome garden wall.

Margaret
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Tribute to Minnie Evans
Reply #4 on : Sat December 11, 2010, 05:45:36

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Fantastic stuff. I came across the Bottle Chapel at Airlie Gardens, North Carolina, a tribute to Minnie Evans, not long ago in the context of a translation about Outsider Artists. Minnie Evans was the gatekeeper of Airlie Gardens from 1949 to 1974, and is considered to be one of America’s most important visionary artists. Born in Long Creek, N.C. in 1892, Minnie’s original name was Minnie Eva Jones (no relationship to Pembroke Jones). In 1935, following a vision, Minnie Evans began to draw. Her own take on color, mysticism, and symmetry made her art unique. Minnie died in 1987 at the age of 95. The Minnie Evans Sculpture Garden and Bottle Chapel is stop nine of the garden tour, if you ever go there. The chapel was constructed by local artists as a tribute to Minnie’s life and talent. See also airliegardens DOT org

Donna Kizer
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Bottle Houses
Reply #3 on : Fri December 10, 2010, 23:33:39

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I really enjoyed looking at these most beautiful photos on this website. Keep up the good work. It is fabulous!

Rodrigo
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Re: Glass Bottle Walls
Reply #2 on : Fri December 10, 2010, 23:02:58

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Stunning! Will certainly use bottles in my future projects. Thank you for the lovely green inspirations.

felix
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ouch
Reply #1 on : Fri December 10, 2010, 22:07:53

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God these are beautiful- it's something I would have included had I had a chance to build that house- I have always loved those things that went into old cellars, where the glass has usually morphed purple. Know what I'm talking about?
And that chair!