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 primary goal of Dan Phillips' construction company?

• To construct skyscrapers

• To develop commercial properties

• To create low-income housing using recycled materials

• To build luxury homes

How does Phillips' construction approach benefit low-income families?

• By giving them free furniture

• By making homes affordable through the use of recycled materials

• By offering them luxury amenities

• By providing them with free land

What additional benefit does Phillips provide to unskilled workers?

• Free transportation

• Scholarships for education

• Job training and higher paying job opportunities

• Free housing

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

• To export materials to other countries

• To sell excess materials for profit

• To create art installations

• To provide free building materials to low-income families and nonprofits

How does the reuse program benefit the city?

• By creating new parks

• By increasing tourism

• By reducing landfill waste

• By lowering taxes