100% off-grid vs on-grid alternative cost analysis
A generalised analysis based on an example from Estonia.
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.
Payback period for construction
Payback period and other alternative methods for calculating the payback period for construction
Energy Efficient house design
4 key concepts for the design phase of building to consider for energy efficiency
The cost of an off-grid system
What influences the price of your off-grid system most?
Water usage and management
The world is running out of water. What can we do?
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”?
Solar + Backup Off-grid System Cost
The cost for an off-grid system can vary enormously. Here is a breakdown of the details.
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
What takes most time when building in the Wilderness
What to consider when building a house in the wilderness? We will share our Experience.
The total cost of building
What are the potential extra costs that you might come across?
How to manage water sustainably?
How to get and use water sustainably?
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!
Smart home energy efficiency. Does automatisation make sense?
How much energy could you possible save by making it smart?
Nature fostering creativity
Natural environments are proven to stimulate creative thinking and improve efficiency.
Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health
Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health
4 most popular renewable energy sources
Solar power is an increasingly popular option. How about other options?
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.
Restorative environments
What are restorative environments?
Construction warranty – what’s included?
Construction warranty – what’s included? Private house owner perspective.