Innovation — Built his House

The Man Who Built His House Out of Stuff He Bought on eBay Frank Alsema describes himself as a “city maker.” The TV producer lives in north Amsterdam, where his house has become a lab for more sustainable urban lifestyle. The community there and throughout the Netherlands aspire to what they call a “circular economy.” That means recycling and reusing everything, including energy. That’s why Frank’s house is built out of stuff he bought on eBay. I recently visited Frank at his house in Amsterdam, where he took a Gizmodo crew and me on a tour of the curious castle...