New Solar Roof Promises Lower Cost Than Tesla’s
Forward Labs from California has developed a standing-seam style solar roof that blends in, rather than stand out. In fact, at first glance, it looks like nothing more than …
Category: Design
Rustic Porch Swing Bed
April 18, 2017
Design, Off Grid Living
This rustic porch swing bed is a perfect way to relax on a lazy weekend afternoon. Use it as a cozy place to sip the morning cup of coffee, …
Amphibious Seaplane Camper
This futuristic seaplane camper will take you anywhere you want with supreme class. It can touch down on land or water, and once it’s down you will hardly want …
How To Build An Earthbag Dome For $300
April 9, 2017
Design
An Earthbag dome is very simple to design and build. These domes can be covered with a living roof, or finished with mud or plaster. They are structurally solid, …
The Most Sustainable Town In America
April 7, 2017
Design, Energy, Off Grid Living
This planned community could become the most sustainable town in America. When finished, it will be powered almost entirely by the sun, turning to natural gas on cloudy days. …
DIY Wood Stove Water Heating Attachment
April 3, 2017
Design, Energy, Off Grid Living
A wood stove generates good heat for a home and it can even be adapted to handle the heating of water through a DIY copper piping attachment. The two …