In today's environmentally conscious world, passive solar buildings have emerged as a sustainable and energy-efficient solution to reducing carbon footprints. One key component that makes passive solar buildings so effective is thermal mass. By
OFF-THE-GRID LIVING is experiencing a renaissance. Dwellings devised to support a sustainable lifestyle could help us adapt to some of our biggest present-day challenges—from a lack of housing for the world’s growing population to pollution
Introduction The quest for the most efficient wall design has led to various innovations, but one concept stands out as a champion in terms of performance: thermal mass on the inside and insulation on
In an era of escalating environmental concerns and the urgent need to mitigate climate change, sustainable design for buildings has emerged as a paramount solution. Sustainable design seeks to create structures that minimize their
With its flooding, dustiness, droughts and packs of coyotes, New Mexico is not an easy place to live off-grid. Despite this, New Mexico is becoming increasingly popular as a place for people who want
Keep the building warm in the winter and cool in the summer with little to no utility bills / fossil fuels. This increases both psychological and physiological comfort. These Videos cover the details of
An Earthship home is a type of passive solar house that is made of both natural and upcycled materials (such as earth-packed tires). Earthships can be completely off-grid or partially off-grid. Earthships can be built
When we think of insulation often times, the color pink and the feeling of itchiness is what comes to mind. While insulation is designed to reduce energy costs, in that sense, any insulation could
Have you heard of Earth Ships? This episode is with Jonah Reynolds, Earthship Biotect - which is the number one eco-construction and self-sufficient living design. Off-grid, self-sustainable houses. Absolutely an alternative investment. We
The Passive House Standard for low-energy buildings is being put through its paces in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market. The Ice Box Challenge involves putting two identical 720-kilogram blocks of ice under two separate structures
