Not Just for the Amish
There are 180,000 families across North America that are self-sufficient, some of these people are in the following video:
“I’m going to stop making fun of crunchy, Birkenstock-wearing hippies driving their holier-than-thou Priuses and figure out how to retro-fit my bro’s 1984 VW vanagon for biofuel so I can drive cross country guilt-free.” - Ashley Ahearn
Heating and Cooling
According to Krzysztof Lis, off-grid heating consists of good thermal insulation that will save as much heat as possible, utilizing solar heat gains whenever reasonable, and an additional heat source like electric heating powered by a wind turbine or wood stove fueled with wood chips produced ...
Squatting in Skyscrapers
Venezuela faced with a housing shortage has led to over 2,500 squatters to occupy a 45-story building, the Tower of David. While the causes of the lack of new construction are many, some have been able to jury-rig their electricity to the grid.
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Tentsile Hammock
Tentsile is a hammock and a tent that can be suspended as a shelter or on the ground.
Off Grid Urban Seattle Farm
Mithun created for the Living Building Challenge, this energy and water self-sufficient, 31,000-sq-ft rooftop rainwater collecting, gray water recycling, 34,000-sq-ft solar panel, food growing, 318 apartments housing, building.
Envirohaven
Construction of a 1500 sf. home in 6 days.
Kahuna Camping Kayak
Human powered kayak, ready for camping or pedaling.
Ice Lab : Antarctica
Off grid is the way to live in Antarctica. Polar research at it's finest.
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