VOICED: TexanÕs recycled houses resonate worldwide

Dan Phillips founded a construction company to build low-income housing using recycled materials. His innovative designs, which include mosaics made of wood scraps and stairs made of bones, have become tourist attractions in Huntsville, TX. Phillips' approach is both environmentally and socially responsible, offering homes for as little as $10,000. He rescues materials from landfills, makes homes energy-efficient, and trains unskilled workers. Excess materials are donated to a reuse program, benefiting low-income families and nonprofits. Phillips advocates for the reuse of materials, gaining attention from environmentalists and homeowners.

What is the vision behind Dan Phillips' construction company?

In what ways does Phillips promote environmental responsibility?

What impact does Phillips' work have on low-income families?

How does Dan Phillips source materials for his homes?

What is the significance of the reuse program started by Phillips?