July 11, 2004

Planning to turn your house into an environment friendly, self-sustainable, off- grid haven? Here’s what to do to a perfect off-grid house:

Recycle: renovate an old farm or build your house using recycled materials like bricks, tyres or wood

Innovate: try unconventional building materials such as straw bale, sand-filled bags or mud. For inspiration visit Brithdir Mawr Community in Wales.…