How to limit construction and housing sector’s environmental impact

We asked customers what things they like the most about their ODYL House. Their answers were very enlightening!

What are restorative environments?

Combining off-grid living and working remotely can be a very rewarding experience. I’ll share my own experience.

48% of global emissions, 50% of the world’s resources and 33% of all landfills. The impact of housing and construction explained.

It all makes the sense in theory, but how to use it in practice?

Which decisions in the building process have the highest future health impact?

Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health

Natural environments are proven to stimulate creative thinking and improve efficiency.

Construction warranty – what’s included? Private house owner perspective.

What influences the price of your off-grid system most?

How much energy could you possible save by making it smart?

Net Zero Energy Buildings (nZEBs) concept can be misleading. How to know if a house is “Net Zero”?

What are the potential extra costs that you might come across?

What are the chances for housing to be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable?

Payback period and other alternative methods for calculating the payback period for construction

Building waste fills up 33% of the worlds’ landfills and accounts for 50% of world resource consumption. How to lower the impact?

The cost for an off-grid system can vary enormously. Here is a breakdown of the details.

Solar power is an increasingly popular option. How about other options?

The world is running out of water. What can we do?

4 key concepts for the design phase of building to consider for energy efficiency