For many of us with the dream of moving off grid, the idea of building a house seems daunting. Not only is it a lot of work, but it is also one of the major expenses of starting up your...
Category: Off Grid Building
Yurts are becoming increasingly popular these days, and why not? They’re beautiful structures that are really affordable. It can be the ticket to living a debt free lifestyle. ...
If you’ve ever been graced with staying in a yurt you will know what true relaxation is, especially if you’ve been to places that have permanent yurts on their premises. However, if you become a...
Hawai’i and other tropical areas of the world have one of the world’s most versatile plants at their disposal: Bamboo. Much is misunderstood about the plant and how it can be applied for...
Bamboo is the world’s most useful plant. It is used for making furniture, building homes, for trellises in the garden, as a musical instrument and so much more. In order to use it...
Homes in the tropics were built off the ground to ensure airflow, passively cooling the house in a warm environment. It also helps with insect control, flooding and inhibiting mold growth.
