Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health
Holidays' positive influence on physical and mental health
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Smart home energy efficiency. Does automatisation make sense?
How much energy could you possible save by making it smart?
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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"?
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100% off-grid vs on-grid alternative cost analysis
A generalised analysis based on an example from Estonia.
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Payback period for construction
Payback period and other alternative methods for calculating the payback period for construction
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What takes most time when building in the Wilderness
What to consider when building a house in the wilderness? We will share our Experience.
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4 most popular renewable energy sources
Solar power is an increasingly popular option. How about other options?
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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.
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Prefab vs on-site houses
Higher quality, cheaper to build and quicker to install. Any disadvantages for prefabricated houses?
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Remote working in natural environments
Working remotely in a natural environment boosts productivity and fosters creativity.
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Energy Efficient house design
4 key concepts for the design phase of building to consider for energy efficiency
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REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE.
How to limit construction and housing sector's environmental impact
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Solar + Backup Off-grid System Cost
The cost for an off-grid system can vary enormously. Here is a breakdown of the details.
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Design for Deconstruction
Building waste fills up 33% of the worlds’ landfills and accounts for 50% of world resource consumption. How to lower...
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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!
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The 3 pillars of sustainable housing
What are the chances for housing to be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable?
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Nature fostering creativity
Natural environments are proven to stimulate creative thinking and improve efficiency.
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Building materials, well-being and sustainability
Which decisions in the building process have the highest future health impact?
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Construction warranty – what’s included?
Construction warranty – what’s included? Private house owner perspective.
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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
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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...
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