In the 1960s, a Tucson couple built a carport from discarded bottles; it grew into a 2,700-square-foot home that later hit the market for $432,500
In 1965, Ted and Mel Bryson built a Tucson home from rock, mortar, and glass bottles. It was later listed for $432,500 and still held a secret room.
In the 1960s, Ted and Mel Bryson in Tucson turned discarded glass bottles into a home that later sold for $432,500. Starting with a carport, the couple expanded the project over time, resulting in a 2,700-square-foot structure with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Collecting bottles involved sources such as landfills, roadsides, and even a Pepsi unit.
Inside, the home resembles a scene from "The Flintstones," featuring a large stone fireplace and a waterfall shower. The colorful walls made of bottles change hues as the sun moves across the sky. The Brysons incorporated local rock and stone in some areas, as well as concrete and flagstone floors. The home is surrounded by plants like ocotillos and saguaros, reflecting the couple's desire to preserve the desert landscape.
Unique features include a bath house, a guest house for Airbnb, storage space, a workshop, and even a pool table with human legs and feet. Despite its unorthodox construction, the house remains comfortable, with indoor temperatures rarely exceeding 83 degrees even during Tucson's hottest days.
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