No, it's not a leftover setpiece from Lord of the Rings. This is the home of Simon and Jasmine Dale of Wales. They decided to build their own little eco-house to pioneer a more sustainable society. The house is dug, Hobbit-style, right into a hill to reduce visual impact. The walls and floors are insulated with straw bales, and the support beams and other wooden features are reclaimed and recycled from both the forest and construction sites. Other items like windows, plumbing and wiring were also rescued from the trash. The roof collects rainwater for the garden, and the house is powered by solar panels.