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ough stucco wall, so they dont get scratched by it), economy (time and money tocut the flooring to match the uneven wall), and aesthetics (we get manycompliments on this unusual trim). Taking the time each day to review theconstruction site for unrealized opportunities provided many advantages.The water system was designed to collect rainwater and store it in the cisterninstalled to the north of the house, near the well. Once this system is connected, thewater will need to be run through a sand filter and ultra violet light cleaning systemso it can be used for drinking.The single conventional to ilet, required by code to properly operate the septicsystem, was installed on the second floor. The composting toilets were to be placedin both bath rooms on the ground floor, in order to allow the visitors to try outthese systems.Using the local sand from the site saved us approximately $20,000. This local sandwas used for the septic bed, and resulted in a smaller septic field than wouldotherwise have been required.At some point we decided to use one-side -good Fir plywood as the finished floorand on some of the walls on the second floor. The ground floor would get abamboo floor. The existing concrete flooring on the south side would be left as is.Martin came up with the idea of adding gravel to the greenhouse area a ndlandscaping indoors for this area.237