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.

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