REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE.
How to limit construction and housing sector’s environmental impact
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”?
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
Smart home energy efficiency. Does automatisation make sense?
How much energy could you possible save by making it smart?
Biophilic design
How to have a complete natural experience?
Solar + Backup Off-grid System Cost
The cost for an off-grid system can vary enormously. Here is a breakdown of the details.
Remote working in natural environments
Working remotely in a natural environment boosts productivity and fosters creativity.
Energy Efficient house design
4 key concepts for the design phase of building to consider for energy efficiency
4 most popular renewable energy sources
Solar power is an increasingly popular option. How about other options?
Prefab vs on-site houses
Higher quality, cheaper to build and quicker to install. Any disadvantages for prefabricated houses?
The total cost of building
What are the potential extra costs that you might come across?
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.
The 3 pillars of sustainable housing
What are the chances for housing to be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable?
How to manage water sustainably?
How to get and use water sustainably?
Building materials, well-being and sustainability
Which decisions in the building process have the highest future health impact?
Building life cycle
It all makes the sense in theory, but how to use it in practice?
Restorative environments
What are restorative environments?
Nature fostering creativity
Natural environments are proven to stimulate creative thinking and improve efficiency.
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!
What takes most time when building in the Wilderness
What to consider when building a house in the wilderness? We will share our Experience.