Hand-crafted Colorado mansion made of bottles, cans and other recyclables on the market for $1.3M

A unique eco-friendly Colorado Springs residence, handcrafted in 1997 from recycled tires, mud, aluminum cans, and glass bottles, is on the market for $1.3 million. The four-bedroom, 4,461-square-foot home sits on 6.81 acres and was built over nearly three years, with the sellers performing about 90% of the labor. Designed to maintain a year-round 65-degree interior temperature, it features passive and active solar systems, a rubber membrane roof, rain-sensor windows, five skylights, and a poured-earth floor. Interior highlights include custom mosaics, 12 mandalas, water-feature entry, exposed beams, and a split kitchen with a pantry, while extensive porches and a primary suite offer garden access.