Laura, you should do a residency program where other makers can come stay in the house for a week and in exchange, they build a piece of furniture or art for the house. I would do it.

@laurieg2436

3 ай бұрын

What a fabulous idea!!

@kathrynwitte3398

3 ай бұрын

But then she can’t curate the look she wants, can she?

@dwtalley

3 ай бұрын

"should" -- such a naughty, naughty word.

@Meluforever

3 ай бұрын

@@dwtalley Exactly. That's the difference between "could" and "should"; a suggestion or an injunction... Personally, I thought she'd make a studio there in addition to her living quarters, but since she won't be in Germany as much, it might be a nice idea to turn it into a makers' residence.

@RocketChild

3 ай бұрын

This sounds like a fantastic idea, including for artists and designers (not only builders)

Petition to take Felix along with you for ALL projects! You are such a great team 😭

@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721

2 ай бұрын

I'm sure Felix can just commute to Los Angeles whenever he needs to work on a video. Seems like a minor inconvenience.

On the cost question - THANK YOU for making consideration of disposal costs for your entire house. In industrial chemistry, we say you pay for every chemical twice - one time to buy it, one time to dispose of it. But the reality is that should be true of everything; we just push that second cost to the future, hoping someone else will be the one to pay it. It is why recycling is 'too expensive' in some places, and really it is why recycling has to exist as a separate capitalist industry at all. If everyone looked at cost this honestly, part of the purchase cost would be required to pay for provisions for disposal. But despite the fact that the planet is becoming rapidly more hostile to human life, it is so, so rare - and SO refreshing - to see this attitude out in the wild.

@SvenU2017

3 ай бұрын

All cheaper materials just externalized their damage to the planet and society is paying their high carbon footprints. True cost accounting needs urgently be implemented in the way capitalism works…!

@darkstarprojekt

2 ай бұрын

Sounds like the problem is regulations. Should be no cost to recycle.

5:41 Laura casually opening a beer with a broom handle is so German 😂😂

@wurstinpelle5549

3 ай бұрын

we can do it woth what ever you want. even a sheet of paper. even a sheet of toiletpaper.

@HelyaRavn

3 ай бұрын

@@wurstinpelle5549 We do have a perfectly fine bottle opener... but I use the can opener 🙃 My not-german partner is amazed at my skills while I hide behind all those with actual skills xD

@lots2do73

3 ай бұрын

This is the best, I love that German will open a beer with anything!!!

@mariannetfinches

3 ай бұрын

I need a tutorial on how to do this. Maybe that can be the next video 😅

@dfischer000

3 ай бұрын

​@@mariannetfinches just put the edge of e.g. the broom handle below the cap, hold it up to the cap with your fingers and push down the other end. you'll have to try a few times, but once you've done it, you'll see there's no trick at all, just practice ;-) the heaviest items i've used to open a beer was an excavator bucket, a truck and a crane :-)

I opened a beer because Laura shouldn't have to drink alone.

Laura, falls nicht schon längst geschehen, prüf' mal die lokalen Gesetze bzw. die städtischen Verordnungen bzgl. Kurzzeitvermietung /Airbnb (sog. "Ferienwohnungen") von ganzen Objekten. In vielen Städten ist das inzwischen extrem eingeschränkt, vorallem um die Mietsituation nicht noch zu verschlimmern. Während einzelne Zimmer innerhalb einer Wohnung meist kein Problem sind, wird die rechtliche Lage für ganze Häuser, bzw. ganze Wohnungen vielerorts ziemlich eng. In meiner Stadt ist eine solche Vermietung auf 90 Tage im Jahr beschränkt.

@beerenmusli8220

3 ай бұрын

Zumindest ohne Ausnahmegenehmigung, die sie durchaus bekommen könnte. Aber trotzdem super wichtig, sich damit jetzt schon auseinander zu setzen!

The obvious solution is taking the house with you to LA. Surely that's a year of good content 😉

I highly suggest considering enrolling in an upholstery course. I personally took one and found it to be incredibly enjoyable and informative. Not only did it provide me with practical skills to work with fabrics and textiles, but it also gave me a deeper understanding of furniture design and construction. This knowledge could prove to be invaluable if you're designing. Overall, I believe it's a great investment of time and resources for anyone interested in furniture design.

Thanks for sharing the clip of Shmudo helping rip down the wallpaper. Adorable!

When I was working in my Fine Arts Degree, professors always wanted sketches of the final product.....🤔.... For me, if I put that much effort into the drawing, I'm done 😂. That drawing becomes the piece. That drawing ties me to what the actual project might change and become. Do what you do.😅 We're still here😊.

We all love the Laura Kampf way of doing things, no need to explain :) It is all in the process and the learning, doesn't matter the order, it is in the results and they speak for themselves.

Shirt! “Process is the product” ❤I love this.

YES for watching old videos! Just went back to the very beginning for a few and your videography has always been such high quality. Style has changed a bit over the years and the progression is so interesting but your unique aesthetic, love of recycling, work ethos and creative problem solving attitude have been there from the start. So fun to revisit.

It doesn’t matter if Laura does things “out of order”, she not only learns by doing… but she’s incredibly tenacious and actually finishes things. I suspect she would be successful in any pursuit!

You're an artist..and an artist dont "plan" like other people do....they "go with the flow"!! That is what make them an artist!!❤ ....and that is what make what they create unbelivebly beautiful and unik! I know why you do it the way you do, because I'm an artist too🙂

We like your style of building on the house, as a project, improving it as you go. It's so unique, and thus fitting for you. It's why we keep coming back to see the project, because it isn't cookie-cutter by-the-book construction.

The order you do things just shows how you mind works. Everything will work out, so you end up with a safe Cozzy house. Your joy in learning new things is a wonderful thing to see. Can't wait to see the furniture you make for the house.

Though I don’t like what Airbnb has done to the price of long term rentals around the globe, I do see the wisdom in your personal plans. I’m excited from my tiny apartment in Canada to see more content from both Germany as well as LA. Best wishes for you and your family. Have a great time and a great rest on your time off …you too Felix!

@stratocaster_o

3 ай бұрын

If you define wisdom in terms of making money in exchange for basic rights, yeah.

Well that was an extremely successful video as far as I'm concerned. The quick peaks at all the past things you've made is making me want to binge watch for weeks, and the way you talk about what your ideas for the house being on the "not for my family" style side will keep me watching. eagerly anticipating what comes next! I hope you all enjoy your break.

People who rebuild houses for resale have to worry about return on investment. People who rebuild houses for the love of craft, and for someone to live well in don't worry about the cost. But it is cool to learn from a craftsperson about methods, process, and real costs. Planning probides for the illusion of management.

@CrazyHatDave3000

3 ай бұрын

This was the philosophy I had when I renovated my house. I plan to live here until I can't, so I probably spent more on the renovation than was "economical".

"there will never be an end result" words to live by... We love you!

A property with a hill needs a great slide. Did you ever build a slide? 🤔

Thank you for taking the time to do what you don't like. I was really interested in your comment about not following your design aesthetic for your own home. As a artist, I feel constrained to follow conventions with my home space. You work as an artist, responding to the materials in your hands. I really hope that you will change your mind about your own home construction. Being unconventional encourages others to take those chances. I know there's always a building code that one has to follow, but, as you say, it's far more interesting to free wheel. Of course, you need the skills and understanding to make that happen. I love your channel, Laura. It's inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing your gifts! Best, Angela

Laura thanks for the videos. Your ethics, imagination and grace when confronted with obstacles/disasters is inspiring. Also thanks for using mostly English, I do enjoy the bi-lingual banter.

1:38 I guess Germans and Dutch people are alike, the Dutch do not like to talk about their money either. Showing off that you have money is frowned upon too. Love this whole series, It's the kind that you want to see finished, but when it is finally done you wish it wasn't done at all! Felix' camera work is awesome too!

Doing fun stuff in between the tedious tasks is a morale boost. I think there’s a lot to be said for doing things “out of order” if it means your zest for the project keeps moving in the right direction. 😊

DON'T get rid of your CNC!!! Surely Felix can use it for projects in the house, maybe Alexandre Chappel inspired! 😊 Question - what happens to Schmudo when you're in LA?

"Process is the product!" Good to know it's always evolving.

I’ve been managing my own house renovations and doing a lot of the work myself. Just some trades like plumbing, heating, electrical I have got companies doing. Except I planned all the electrical as I have background in electrics. I’ve also been doing all the ground works my self. Loved designing and doing the work myself. I also build furniture or resort furniture. Many of the pieces of furniture are either built by me or have been restored by me. But the restored furniture was built by my wife’s Grandfather. I love watching your videos creating the furniture or other things you create. The house build has also been fun.

By using natural materials, like the clay panels, you are also using natural insulation. By doing this you will also save money in the long-term with heating and cooling.

@Jehty21

3 ай бұрын

You would save the same amount of money with cheaper non-ecological insulation materials.

The house is a piece of art, filled with more art. Great that you will give so many people the chance to experience it. An art installation where you have to touch all exhibits

The house has bought so many of us together. The build is innovative and fun. Renting it out will be fun to share. Congratulations

Liebe Laura, sollte es tatsächlich dazu kommen, dass Du das Haus für Besucher vermietest, werde ich definitiv eine der Ersten sein. Habe nur eine kurze Anreise - Ruppichteroth. Die Idee ist gewaltig gut! Ich würde mich riesig freuen, mir das Haus und deine Möbel "in live" anschauen zu dürfen. Deine Arbeiten und Dein eigener Stil gefallen mir ausgesprochen gut. Alles Gute und weiterhin gutes Gelingen...

@laurakampf

3 ай бұрын

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it has been a delight watching the process of Liselotte has been wunderbar, the use of so many eco-based building material that we can't yet get in the states has been a revelation, thank you

Thanks Laura!Thanks Felix! Keep being amazing!

I would really, really like a t-shirt that says: The process is the product

You should set up a few discreet polycarbonate areas to show the underlying construction methods and materials. Those who are interested in staying in the home as an Air BnB because of these videos would probably enjoy that!

@Partlycloudy70degrees

3 ай бұрын

Great idea!

@schwuzi

3 ай бұрын

Great idea but I'd use glass instead. Not prone to scratching and yellowing, and also not BPA leeching plastic.

Laura, what's great about your channel is that it's interesting, it's fun, it's informative and best of all, it's 100% you.

Thank you for another amazing year of content! I love that you're about the process, and part of that is seeing the channel change as you embark on new journeys. Have a wonderful break!

teamwork is absolutely a skill!!

Thanks, Laura. Enjoy your vacation.

I’m going to go into with drawl now knowing I won’t see a new video for a whole month. However, you two deserve a holiday. I am so glad I watched this Q & A to hear all your plans, especially the one of renting Liselotta as a short term rental. I would love to come see it and spend time it in someday. Very cool ❤

I couldn't relate to you more @ 7 mins. We also rebuilt a very old house without tearing it down, but essentially built a brand new house including foundations. And would we do everything in the order we did it if we could do it again? No! But everything is so obvious in hindsight. Tearing down the house throws up its own set of difficulties. How you've gone about your journey is hugely inspiring and I wish I had known this channel before we were in construction. It would have eased my worry and not felt in such a rush to achieve everything so quickly. I couldn't imagine having a KZread channel to report to the entire time as well. Hang in there! The reward we feel from our house now is fantastic. It is a modest house but we adore every inch. Couldn't imagine ever moving now that we know and understand every inch of the place. You will feel the same!

Hmm, my thoughts, it's your life Laura, live it the way you want❣️ Build what you want in a way that brings you joy. I'll be here to watch. 🙂 Enjoy your vacation.

Glad to learn that I’m “hardcore fan “ 😁

putting it on Airbnb means never getting to enjoy it at your own choosing again because that address will be doxed effectively.

Big love from the uk ❤. As a maker you flourish on creativity, so it’s absolutely right that you feed your creativity by doing things maybe out of sequence - such as making the coloured glass windows before the electrics are done 👍👍

@inMuro

3 ай бұрын

as a fellow maker i resonatae so strongly with that way of working

@cathryng3849

3 ай бұрын

@mrbigmaIT I agree. I criticize myself for not reproducing projects to sell to other people but once I create a design and collect materials and make the first one, I am bored and move on to another project. Fortunately, I don't have to sell things in order to live my simple lifestyle 🙂

Obviously a labor of love! I love that you have stayed true to yourself and your vision. Your creativity rocks!

Laura i would love to watch you build eco from scratch wether it was in Germany or L.A. Except I can imagine the cost of land in L.A. Would be astronomical. You've shown all us long term watchers the amazing strides you've accomplished. So to those nsysayers, loss off.

Brilliant, your attitude, your plans, your vision, love it always but especially in this ❤❤ thank you

Love Laura and Felixs chemistry

I first found you, when I was Looking for ideas for my vw t5 van. I have followed you for about 5 years. I watch your videos every week and feel a little lost when there isn’t a video. I have learned so much from you. Thank you. I love your talent and vision.

There are plenty of “planning it all out” videos out there. We watch this channel because of YOU (and Felix) and your way of doing things. That’s what’s special.

😅😅 i also bought a house with lots of hidden problems. I'm still glad i did it, because learning all these skills is so enriching. No way would i have taken that risk if i'd known! Happy holidays to both & congratulations to Laura 💍

Thanks for gracing us with a Q & A. Always good to hear from you. And Felix.

Yay! I'm so happy and excited that you plan to open the house up for short term rentals after it's done! That's such a great idea! I will totally plan to come visit Germany just to stay in it! I can't wait!!! 😅

Oh my gosh. I’ve always wanted to return to Germany and to be able to stay there as an airb&b oh I love. 💕 Definitely now on my bucket list!!!

Have an awesome vacation!

I have a crazy idea. When you are finished you should put qr codes on te house Wich are linked to the video. For example the toilet should have a code linked to the video you where you made the toilet room. It will be fun for guest

It's your house. You build it any way you like, in any order you like, in any style you like, from any materials you like. I just love watching and learning and seeing awesome ideas that would never occur to me. Love your channel!

I agree! Better materials are always worth it. Over the lifespan of a building the maintenance and care of a building can equal or exceed construction costs. Investing in thr building early will pay off in the long term.

Thanks for the updates and answering questions. Great to see you move through the house too. Can't wait for the LA content too, enjoy the break and happy new year!

I love that you are taking an incredibly stressful project and keeping it fun for you!

Woooo🎉 way to go Laura! I'm so excited to see your visions and dreams for this house come to life ❤ been following along since day one with the house. I think the Air b&b idea is absolutely genius!

It's always great to get insights into how this process has grown and evolved, and looking forward to seeing where it goes next!

Excellent Q & A - answered many questions I never thought of.

You are an intuitive maker on motion. And that is precious. Keep it the good work

Laura -- the thing I've learned about watching your videos is that if you're doing something that is interesting to you, then it becomes interesting to me. There's just something about the way you approach topics and the process you apply, that I find interesting. So, I strongly suspect that whatever you produce, wherever you go, I will be interested to watch whatever videos you may care to share with us.

How about building a Fachwerkhaus in LA? Definitely something i would watch!

I LOVE that you will rent it out short term! Can't wait for that to happen!

The never ending house project! This is kind of normal life in a way. Your way is much more creative 👍

@Liofa73

3 ай бұрын

Except most people get to a stage where they can live in it...

Lost in translation, a snail without it's house is called a Slug. It's name sounds yucky and slimy and squishy so it suits it very well.

I love your project, I love the way you see things and your plan. And, I’d be more than glad to come visit Cologne and to rent Liselotte if ever possible. ❤

Interesting thanks :) I'm learning German slowly and I just learnt Schnecke is both snail and slug (like a snail without a shell).

You are so awesomely talented with your building skills. Long may you not be bored!!

Very humble with the $$ questions.

Regarding planning I understand exactly what you are saying, even though I studied as a designer and architect I work as an artisan creating necklaces and accessories and instead of design them first like other ppl do I make them at the moment step by step depending on how the materials in front of me guide me, it's always a construction site in progress.

Sehr inspirierend! Danke Laura!

Lovely ❤ What a great episode!

Have a lovely time off Laura and Felix.

I do the same thing when I'm building. The plan is in my head. I also love recycling old to new.

I admire your bravery and determination. Choosing to rebuild your house from the ground up, despite knowing the immense challenges it would bring, speaks volumes of your strength. I'm also aware of the added difficulty of maintaining a relationship across the world amidst this process. Your journey, shared through every video over the last two years, has not only been inspiring but deeply moving.Please know that you have my full support. I'll continue to stay subscribed and watch your videos, cheering you on every step of the way. Wishing you all the best of luck, Laura. Your resilience is truly inspiring.

Your dream is beautiful. Keep following your passion! 😀

It's all about the proces, love it 🙏❤️

I will watch the Happy Machine a hundred times until you two are back.

Hey man, I love your process... you do you

Have a great and much needed vacation Laura. We'll see you when you get back.

Great answer to the money question by the way! Something I hadn't thought of. Kind of a blessing & curse situation :-D Love your videos, and if I want to see you doing something other than the house I can always watch the older ones!

I always look forward to your videos! I love your laugh!!

You’re doing a fantastic job with the house, look forward to future projects 👌

Going to miss you all but hope you have a wonderful, well deserved vacation !!

Air B'nB and the short-term rental industry are really awful and have assisted in making cities unaffordable and gentrified. Please don't patronize that organization or any of their ilk. Someone suggested using the space for something like a residency program; people apply and you accept them based on how they will use the space. I know that is a lot more work than hiring a corporate behemoth to do all the work but something like a residency would be so much more fulfilling and in no way the blight on society that Air B'nB represents. Please think about it.

Laura and Felix you are the best ! Enjoy your holidays, see you soon 🤩

I hope, going to LA, we will be graced more with how incredibly well Laura works with all the makers in Cali. Simone, the Tested team as a whole, excited for it.

Thanks for always pointing out that you do things in a way that it will always be fun. It's a nice life advice I am trying to incorporate more and more into my life! What a positive way of living! Best of luck with the rest of the build and the new year! :) You guys are awesome and you brighten my day when I am stuck at work :)

Laura: "80% of the furniture I build myself" Alu-Box: "I'm 100% with you."

You do what you want, when you want to work on the house. I understand that way of working at your pace. Good work and good luck.

I love what you do and how you do it. That’s why I watch your channel. Your mind is fascinating. Don’t listen to the conventional people. You do you. That is why you are so successful.

Open house, where your fans, viewers, neighbors could come by, is such a great idea 😁 i would even come, all the way from Denmark, if and when, you will have an open house 😊

You have such a unique style, Laura. I hope you're enjoying your break and I look forward to future content.