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.
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”?
The 3 pillars of sustainable housing
What are the chances for housing to be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable?
Construction warranty – what’s included?
Construction warranty – what’s included? Private house owner perspective.
How to manage water sustainably?
How to get and use water sustainably?
Smart home energy efficiency. Does automatisation make sense?
How much energy could you possible save by making it smart?
The total cost of building
What are the potential extra costs that you might come across?
Remote working in natural environments
Working remotely in a natural environment boosts productivity and fosters creativity.
Building materials, well-being and sustainability
Which decisions in the building process have the highest future health impact?
4 most popular renewable energy sources
Solar power is an increasingly popular option. How about other options?
What takes most time when building in the Wilderness
What to consider when building a house in the wilderness? We will share our Experience.
Energy Efficient house design
4 key concepts for the design phase of building to consider for energy efficiency
Biophilic design
How to have a complete natural experience?
Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health
Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health
100% off-grid vs on-grid alternative cost analysis
A generalised analysis based on an example from Estonia.
Payback period for construction
Payback period and other alternative methods for calculating the payback period for construction
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.
Solar + Backup Off-grid System Cost
The cost for an off-grid system can vary enormously. Here is a breakdown of the details.
Prefab vs on-site houses
Higher quality, cheaper to build and quicker to install. Any disadvantages for prefabricated houses?
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