The Phoenix Commotion

The Phoenix Commotion We build recycled houses! Visit us online at www.phoenixcommotion.com

Dan and Marsha Phillips - co-founders

The Phoenix Commotion is sustainable construction company dedicated to building homes for single mothers, artists, and families with low incomes. We build our homes from approximately 80% recycled and reclaimed materials using only apprentice labor.

If you’ve never had the chance to tour one of Dan Phillips’ houses, today is your day! The Cowboy Hat House on 11th St a...
06/28/2026

If you’ve never had the chance to tour one of Dan Phillips’ houses, today is your day! The Cowboy Hat House on 11th St across from Brookshire Brother’s is hosting an open house from 2-6 pm. This is also an opportunity to get a copy of Dan’s recently published book. Dr. Robert Maninger, one of the editors of the book, will be available to chat about Dan and Marsha and the work of the Phoenix Commotion. Come join the fun!

Great event at McCoy’s in Huntsville today! Dr. Bob, one of the editor’s of Dan Phillips’ book, shared images and storie...
05/30/2026

Great event at McCoy’s in Huntsville today! Dr. Bob, one of the editor’s of Dan Phillips’ book, shared images and stories about Dan as well as read excerpts from his book. Many thanks to McCoys for hosting and going all out with refreshments and free gear!

Next up, Dr Bob will be speaking at The Wynne Home on June 25 from 5:30-6:30 pm during the public summer speaker series. Limited copies of the book will be available to purchase or pick up your copy ahead of time from your favorite bookstore.

Dan Phillips’ book is going to be available this month, it is currently available for Pre-Order, go to https://www.tamup...
04/03/2026

Dan Phillips’ book is going to be available this month, it is currently available for Pre-Order, go to https://www.tamupress.com/book/9781648433719/choreographing-a-house/ and check it out. If you knew Dan, be sure to get it on this.

If you didn’t know him, we highly recommend listening to his TedX Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_phillips_creative_houses_from_reclaimed_stuff?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare Many thanks to the team that made this happen including Robert Maninger, Ian Phillips, Phoebe Phillips Bower, Frank Fair, Edie Wells and all at .

We are beyond excited to announce a project we have spent several years developing. Dan Phillips’ book is available for ...
12/13/2025

We are beyond excited to announce a project we have spent several years developing. Dan Phillips’ book is available for Pre-Order, go to https://www.tamupress.com/book/9781648433719/choreographing-a-house/ and check it out. If you knew Dan, be sure to get it on this.

If you didn’t know him, we highly recommend listening to his TedX Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_phillips_creative_houses_from_reclaimed_stuff?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare Many thanks to the team that made this happen including Robert Maninger, Ian Phillips, Phoebe Phillips Bower, Frank Fair, Edie Wells and all at .

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