The Hogan was initially inspired by the Navaho dwellings of Utah and Arizona. They are octagonal structures with log walls and a turf roof. In the end it turned out differently from its original model. It has straw bale walls clad in a lime/sand render (supplied by the highly recommended Ty Mawr Lime at www.lime.org.uk) and a reciprocal frame roof.

Eight principle rafters are pegged on the lintel and rest on each other forming a series of strong inter-locking triangles with a space in the middle for a window. Through this "eye" can be seen the trees and sky!

Inside there is a woodblock floor and white walls.

Much work on the Hogan was done by Martin Start of woodstonemetal.

I often think of it as the child of the Roundhouse and the Barn: light, white and bright like the Barn but round and funky like the Roundhouse!

It has a special stillness and is a popular place to sleep.