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”?
Remote working in natural environments
Working remotely in a natural environment boosts productivity and fosters creativity.
Smart home energy efficiency. Does automatisation make sense?
How much energy could you possible save by making it smart?
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?
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
Restorative environments
What are restorative environments?
Construction warranty – what’s included?
Construction warranty – what’s included? Private house owner perspective.
The total cost of building
What are the potential extra costs that you might come across?
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?
100% off-grid vs on-grid alternative cost analysis
A generalised analysis based on an example from Estonia.
Prefab vs on-site houses
Higher quality, cheaper to build and quicker to install. Any disadvantages for prefabricated houses?
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.
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!
How to manage water sustainably?
How to get and use water sustainably?
The 3 pillars of sustainable housing
What are the chances for housing to be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable?
Biophilic design
How to have a complete natural experience?
Payback period for construction
Payback period and other alternative methods for calculating the payback period for construction
4 most popular renewable energy sources
Solar power is an increasingly popular option. How about other options?