Prefab vs on-site houses
Higher quality, cheaper to build and quicker to install. Any disadvantages for prefabricated houses?
100% off-grid vs on-grid alternative cost analysis
A generalised analysis based on an example from Estonia.
The 3 pillars of sustainable housing
What are the chances for housing to be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable?
Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health
Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health
REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE.
How to limit construction and housing sector’s environmental impact
Smart home energy efficiency. Does automatisation make sense?
How much energy could you possible save by making it smart?
Strategies for daily off-grid living and working
Combining off-grid living and working remotely can be a very rewarding experience. I’ll share my own experience.
Construction warranty – what’s included?
Construction warranty – what’s included? Private house owner perspective.
Water usage and management
The world is running out of water. What can we do?
What takes most time when building in the Wilderness
What to consider when building a house in the wilderness? We will share our Experience.
Building life cycle
It all makes the sense in theory, but how to use it in practice?
Housing and construction environmental impact
48% of global emissions, 50% of the world’s resources and 33% of all landfills. The impact of housing and construction explained.
Remote working in natural environments
Working remotely in a natural environment boosts productivity and fosters creativity.
Restorative environments
What are restorative environments?
What owners think about their ODYL House?
We asked customers what things they like the most about their ODYL House. Their answers were very enlightening!
Misconceptions of Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs)
Net Zero Energy Buildings (nZEBs) concept can be misleading. How to know if a house is “Net Zero”?
Biophilic design
How to have a complete natural experience?
The cost of an off-grid system
What influences the price of your off-grid system most?
Solar + Backup Off-grid System Cost
The cost for an off-grid system can vary enormously. Here is a breakdown of the details.
Payback period for construction
Payback period and other alternative methods for calculating the payback period for construction
Building materials, well-being and sustainability
Which decisions in the building process have the highest future health impact?