100% off-grid vs on-grid alternative cost analysis
A generalised analysis based on an example from Estonia.
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?
How to manage water sustainably?
How to get and use water sustainably?
Remote working in natural environments
Working remotely in a natural environment boosts productivity and fosters creativity.
What takes most time when building in the Wilderness
What to consider when building a house in the wilderness? We will share our Experience.
Payback period for construction
Payback period and other alternative methods for calculating the payback period for construction
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.
REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE.
How to limit construction and housing sector’s environmental impact
The 3 pillars of sustainable housing
What are the chances for housing to be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable?
Solar + Backup Off-grid System Cost
The cost for an off-grid system can vary enormously. Here is a breakdown of the details.
Energy Efficient house design
4 key concepts for the design phase of building to consider for energy efficiency
Water usage and management
The world is running out of water. What can we do?
Construction warranty – what’s included?
Construction warranty – what’s included? Private house owner perspective.
The cost of an off-grid system
What influences the price of your off-grid system most?
Restorative environments
What are restorative environments?
Building materials, well-being and sustainability
Which decisions in the building process have the highest future health impact?
4 most popular renewable energy sources
Solar power is an increasingly popular option. How about other options?
Smart home energy efficiency. Does automatisation make sense?
How much energy could you possible save by making it smart?
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”?
Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health
Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health
Nature fostering creativity
Natural environments are proven to stimulate creative thinking and improve efficiency.