Construction warranty – what’s included?
Construction warranty – what’s included? Private house owner perspective.
100% off-grid vs on-grid alternative cost analysis
A generalised analysis based on an example from Estonia.
Prefab vs on-site houses
Higher quality, cheaper to build and quicker to install. Any disadvantages for prefabricated houses?
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!
REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE.
How to limit construction and housing sector’s environmental impact
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 materials, well-being and sustainability
Which decisions in the building process have the highest future health impact?
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
Nature fostering creativity
Natural environments are proven to stimulate creative thinking and improve efficiency.
Misconceptions of Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs)
Net Zero Energy Buildings (nZEBs) concept can be misleading. How to know if a house is “Net Zero”?
The 3 pillars of sustainable housing
What are the chances for housing to be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable?
4 most popular renewable energy sources
Solar power is an increasingly popular option. How about other options?
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?
Solar + Backup Off-grid System Cost
The cost for an off-grid system can vary enormously. Here is a breakdown of the details.
Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health
Holidays’ positive influence on physical and mental health
Biophilic design
How to have a complete natural experience?
Energy Efficient house design
4 key concepts for the design phase of building to consider for energy efficiency
Restorative environments
What are restorative environments?
Payback period for construction
Payback period and other alternative methods for calculating the payback period for construction
The cost of an off-grid system
What influences the price of your off-grid system most?
Smart home energy efficiency. Does automatisation make sense?
How much energy could you possible save by making it smart?