Nature fostering creativity
Natural environments are proven to stimulate creative thinking and improve efficiency.
The cost of an off-grid system
What influences the price of your off-grid system most?
Energy Efficient house design
4 key concepts for the design phase of building to consider for energy efficiency
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.
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”?
REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE.
How to limit construction and housing sector’s environmental impact
How to manage water sustainably?
How to get and use water sustainably?
Biophilic design
How to have a complete natural experience?
Restorative environments
What are restorative environments?
Smart home energy efficiency. Does automatisation make sense?
How much energy could you possible save by making it smart?
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
The 3 pillars of sustainable housing
What are the chances for housing to be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable?
Remote working in natural environments
Working remotely in a natural environment boosts productivity and fosters creativity.
Building life cycle
It all makes the sense in theory, but how to use it in practice?
Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health
Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health
Prefab vs on-site houses
Higher quality, cheaper to build and quicker to install. Any disadvantages for prefabricated houses?
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.
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?