Regarding sustainable and eco-friendly building systems, cob and adobe homes are two ancient earthen building techniques that are regaining popularity. Both are made from natural materials, have a unique aesthetic …
If you’re planning a camping trip, chances are you’re looking forward to getting back to nature and enjoying all that the great outdoors has to offer. But what if you’re …
One of the first things to consider when planning to live off grid is managing waste. While it might not be the most glamorous topic, proper wastewater treatment is an …
The Eco-Barge is a floating greenhouse designed to grow organic food for urban areas while producing clean energy. It was created by Serbian architecture design studio Salt & Water to teach …
Many people dream of going off grid, living close to nature, building a sustainable home, growing their own food, and taking charge of their time and money. So what stops …
In the summer of 2016, a family intent on building an off grid tiny cabin purchased a lakeside property in the Aspen Parkland Ecoregion of Saskatchewan, Canada. Their goal was …
This shipping container bunkhouse was built in 2014 on a family ranch near Laredo, Texas. It may not be extravagant, but it is comfortably finished with all the necessities for …
When you think of downsizing and living off the grid, you might picture a cute tiny home with a couple of solar panels on the roof, a composting toilet, and …
Nestled into a hillside in Waikato, New Zealand, this Earthship home is an incredibly gorgeous, off grid eco-retreat. It sits in a lush valley amidst a forest of trees, far …
Today, many people are pursuing the off grid lifestyle for a myriad of reasons. For some, the money-saving benefits are most appealing, while others simply wish to have energy security …