Wow, you are living the life I am dreaming about. I have been planning for a while now to find a spot of land (preferably in the US closer to family) that would allow a "alternative" construction style for a home - perhaps adobe if the area has low rainfall.
Seeing you actually achieve your own version of this is very inspiring. Keep it up!!
Thanks! I'm very lucky to have friends who trust me to build on their land, though I'm looking for somewhere now, its not easy making such a big decision