OFF-GRID or ON-GRID?
Factors to consider when choosing whether to go completely off-grid, stay on-grid or have an on-grid solar system
Water usage and management
The world is running out of water. What can we do?
The 3 pillars of sustainable housing
What are the chances for housing to be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable?
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.
REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE.
How to limit construction and housing sector’s environmental impact
Restorative environments
What are restorative environments?
Payback period for construction
Payback period and other alternative methods for calculating the payback period for construction
100% off-grid vs on-grid alternative cost analysis
A generalised analysis based on an example from Estonia.
Construction warranty – what’s included?
Construction warranty – what’s included? Private house owner perspective.
Smart home energy efficiency. Does automatisation make sense?
How much energy could you possible save by making it smart?
Energy Efficient house design
4 key concepts for the design phase of building to consider for energy efficiency
4 most popular renewable energy sources
Solar power is an increasingly popular option. How about other options?
Solar + Backup Off-grid System Cost
The cost for an off-grid system can vary enormously. Here is a breakdown of the details.
Design for Deconstruction
Building waste fills up 33% of the worlds’ landfills and accounts for 50% of world resource consumption. How to lower the impact?
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!
Biophilic design
How to have a complete natural experience?
Building materials, well-being and sustainability
Which decisions in the building process have the highest future health impact?
Remote working in natural environments
Working remotely in a natural environment boosts productivity and fosters creativity.
What takes most time when building in the Wilderness
What to consider when building a house in the wilderness? We will share our Experience.
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.
The total cost of building
What are the potential extra costs that you might come across?