Water usage and management
The world is running out of water. What can we do?
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
Remote working in natural environments
Working remotely in a natural environment boosts productivity and fosters creativity.
Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health
Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health
What takes most time when building in the Wilderness
What to consider when building a house in the wilderness? We will share our Experience.
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!
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?
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?
Solar + Backup Off-grid System Cost
The cost for an off-grid system can vary enormously. Here is a breakdown of the details.
The total cost of building
What are the potential extra costs that you might come across?
Nature fostering creativity
Natural environments are proven to stimulate creative thinking and improve efficiency.
REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE.
How to limit construction and housing sector’s environmental impact
Prefab vs on-site houses
Higher quality, cheaper to build and quicker to install. Any disadvantages for prefabricated houses?
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.
Building life cycle
It all makes the sense in theory, but how to use it in practice?
100% off-grid vs on-grid alternative cost analysis
A generalised analysis based on an example from Estonia.
Construction warranty – what’s included?
Construction warranty – what’s included? Private house owner perspective.
Payback period for construction
Payback period and other alternative methods for calculating the payback period for construction
Building materials, well-being and sustainability
Which decisions in the building process have the highest future health impact?
Smart home energy efficiency. Does automatisation make sense?
How much energy could you possible save by making it smart?