Housing
Intro
Off grid housing has many options. It is only rcomended that the home is energy efficient, and well suited to it's environment. It should be properly insulated, especialy in areas that have cold winters. All of the creative bits are really up to you! There are a few popular options, cabins, passive solar houses, earth ships, tiny homes, yurts, and many other options.
Earthships
| Materials | Cost to build | Most suitable environment |
|---|---|---|
| Made completely of recycled materials, such as tires, bottles, and plastics, as well as some wood and glass. Walls are coated with sawd and clay. | If earthship biotechture makes it for you, it would cost $220-$275 per square foot. To build it yourself would cost anywhere between $1000 - $100,000 total. | Well suited to any environment but are most commonly seen in desert areas. |
Passive Solar House
| Materials | Cost to build | Most suitable environment |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete, stones, brick, and tiles are commonly used as they are excelent insulators. Wood and sawd/clay can also be used. | Between $100 - $155 per square foot. | Areas with medium ammounts of sun exposure. |
Wood/Log Cabin
| Materials | Cost to build | Most suitable environment |
|---|---|---|
| Mostly wood but can include glass windows, sheet medal roofing, fiberglass insulation or other, and a stone chimney. | $120 - $200 per square foot. Also depends on the area in which you are building. | Wooded areas. |