Building a Sustainable Home: From Living Off the Grid to Earthship Construction

TLDRFollow our journey as we transition from living off the grid in a yurt to building a sustainable home using recycled shipping containers. We share our challenges and successes, showcasing the beauty of Earthship construction and its impact on our lives.

Key insights

🔨Living off the grid requires self-sufficiency in shelter, water, and food.

🍽️Growing, foraging, and catching our own food is our passion.

🔪Knives are our beloved tools in the kitchen, garden, and ocean.

🏞️We transformed a Delica van into a sleeper for our off-grid adventures.

🏕️Transitioning from a yurt to an Earthship house for our growing family.

Q&A

What are the important aspects of living off the grid?

Living off the grid requires self-sufficiency in shelter, water, and food. Achieving a hundred percent self-sustainability is our passion.

Why are knives important to us?

As we prepare every meal, knives are our most beloved and used tools in the kitchen, garden, and ocean.

What is an Earthship house?

An Earthship house is a sustainable home built using recycled materials and natural resources. It offers a unique and eco-friendly living experience.

Why did we transition from the yurt to the Earthship house?

With the arrival of our child, we realized the yurt was not the most suitable space for raising a family. Hence, we decided to build a more permanent and spacious home.

How long did it take us to build the Earthship house?

The process of designing, acquiring materials, and constructing our Earthship house took nearly two years. It was a collaborative effort with help from friends and professionals.

Timestamped Summary

00:33Living off the grid involves self-sufficiency in shelter, water, and food.

01:13We transformed a Delica van into a sleeper for off-grid adventures.

04:35Transitioning from a yurt to an Earthship house for our growing family.

08:46Building a sustainable home using recycled shipping containers.

12:37Construction process involving collaboration and the use of recycled materials.

13:44The role of our friend and the barge in transporting materials to our remote home site.

19:03Achieving our goal of a sustainable home that suits our family's needs.

27:30Reflecting on the journey and the positive impact of Earthship construction.