Nature fostering creativity
Natural environments are proven to stimulate creative thinking and improve efficiency.
REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE.
How to limit construction and housing sector’s environmental impact
4 most popular renewable energy sources
Solar power is an increasingly popular option. How about other options?
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?
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?
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.
The 3 pillars of sustainable housing
What are the chances for housing to be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable?
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!
Biophilic design
How to have a complete natural 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 cost of an off-grid system
What influences the price of your off-grid system most?
Remote working in natural environments
Working remotely in a natural environment boosts productivity and fosters creativity.
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?
Water usage and management
The world is running out of water. What can we do?
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?
Building materials, well-being and sustainability
Which decisions in the building process have the highest future health impact?
Prefab vs on-site houses
Higher quality, cheaper to build and quicker to install. Any disadvantages for prefabricated houses?
Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health
Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health