Remote working in natural environments
Working remotely in a natural environment boosts productivity and fosters creativity.
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
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?
Smart home energy efficiency. Does automatisation make sense?
How much energy could you possible save by making it smart?
How to manage water sustainably?
How to get and use water sustainably?
The cost of an off-grid system
What influences the price of your off-grid system most?
The 3 pillars of sustainable housing
What are the chances for housing to be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable?
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.
Restorative environments
What are restorative environments?
REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE.
How to limit construction and housing sector’s environmental impact
Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health
Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health
Solar + Backup Off-grid System Cost
The cost for an off-grid system can vary enormously. Here is a breakdown of the details.
4 most popular renewable energy sources
Solar power is an increasingly popular option. How about other options?
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!
The total cost of building
What are the potential extra costs that you might come across?
Biophilic design
How to have a complete natural experience?
Construction warranty – what’s included?
Construction warranty – what’s included? Private house owner perspective.
Prefab vs on-site houses
Higher quality, cheaper to build and quicker to install. Any disadvantages for prefabricated houses?
Water usage and management
The world is running out of water. What can we do?
Energy Efficient house design
4 key concepts for the design phase of building to consider for energy efficiency