Category: Building Materials

  • 6 Excellent Off-Grid Cooling Ideas

    6 Excellent Off-Grid Cooling Ideas

    Not all off-grid builds are in the mountains with cozy fireplaces. Some need a solid off-grid cooling solution as well. Here in Asia, where we have lots of humidity and high temperatures. Cooling is an essential part of the design and build process.

  • 4 Practical Off-Grid Heating Solutions

    4 Practical Off-Grid Heating Solutions

    It’s winter in the northern hemisphere so let’s talk about off-grid heating solutions. Heating your off-grid build should be part of the plan from the beginning.

  • An Easy Guide to Off-Grid Batteries in 2020

    An Easy Guide to Off-Grid Batteries in 2020

    This easy guide to off-grid batteries will help you choose the battery storage solution that best works for you. This guide will highlight the various battery technologies available for the off-grid build. Your power usage and generation will determine the requirements for your off-grid batteries and your overall system design. Power Requirements According to the…

  • Kit Homes in Australia

    Kit Homes in Australia

    In my previous post I discussed Prefab homes and what is currently available in the Australian market. In this post I am going to investigate some kit home companies for those adventurous enough to build their own homes or at least help build their own home.