Our homes are designed for those unsatisfied with the status quo in housing, those who recognize the importance of both living lightly on the land, and reducing their own economic burden of housing. Our housing is a careful balance of recycled material, prefabrication, green sheltering, and creative land use. Our patent pending, hillside design is ecologically and economically effective. With construction < $100 sq/ft., using union scale wages, a co-housing efficiency can be purchased in Seattle, for < $60K including land,. By blending the ISBU & green technologies we also feature long-term savings in energy & maintenance. At Tellus, we create sustainable homes: - thrifty in construction, - harmonious with our environment, - and economical over their lifetimes.