the magazine Mother Earth News may have books on this.  i remember an
article
a long time ago, and i think a book too, on straw bale home
construction.
lots of benefits, very long lasting, cool in summer warm in winter
etc.

"Stefan Jöst" wrote:

> Lucia wrote:
> >does anyone here know of resources for alternative style home plans.
> >that is, designs that are not your standard colonial, farm, cottage etc..
>
> Maybe a look into the books of Christoph Alexander could be useful.
> I remember "The timeless way of building" as one title but haven't read
> it myself.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Stefan