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 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.
Building life cycle
It all makes the sense in theory, but how to use it in practice?
Prefab vs on-site houses
Higher quality, cheaper to build and quicker to install. Any disadvantages for prefabricated houses?
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”?
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!
Construction warranty – what’s included?
Construction warranty – what’s included? Private house owner perspective.
Energy Efficient house design
4 key concepts for the design phase of building to consider for energy efficiency
Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health
Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health
Building materials, well-being and sustainability
Which decisions in the building process have the highest future health impact?
How to manage water sustainably?
How to get and use water sustainably?
The total cost of building
What are the potential extra costs that you might come across?
REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE.
How to limit construction and housing sector’s environmental impact
The 3 pillars of sustainable housing
What are the chances for housing to be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable?
Smart home energy efficiency. Does automatisation make sense?
How much energy could you possible save by making it smart?
Biophilic design
How to have a complete natural experience?
4 most popular renewable energy sources
Solar power is an increasingly popular option. How about other options?
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?
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.
Nature fostering creativity
Natural environments are proven to stimulate creative thinking and improve efficiency.