nature powered homes Minguet, Anna creator text First edition monographic eng

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141 p. : ill. ; col. ; plans ; 24 cm. "Interest in living off the grid, i.e. self-sufficiently without relying on public services such as the municipal water supply, electricity, or local sewage and gas systems, has come on the scene as a greener, cheaper, and more independent way of life. Homes that are off-grid generally allow for a smaller carbon footprint, and a sense of freedom and self-sufficiency. Living Off-Grid sets you free from depending on a company, either using solar panels, wind turbines, a micro water system, or a combination of these technologies. Other times, an Off-Grid system can work as an energy backup or be complemented by the grid when renewable technologies cannot produce all the energy needed. We have gathered different examples of nature-powered homes, which are partially or completely off-grid, to focus on the importance of these homes, which put sustainability first"--Publisher's description Simple home -- Shell residence -- La bonne maison -- Ark-shelter "into the wild" -- Alpine barn -- House in Kojetin -- Mimimod -- Spiral house -- Yoga studio -- The edifice -- Beitcher residence -- Leaf house -- Mini home -- House z huis -- Living tiny and green -- House VVDB -- Contemporary tiny house -- Dwellings Energy conservation Ecological houses Small houses Sustainable architecture TH4860 O44 2020 9788417557256 8417557253 pucpr 250917 20250917164801.0 eng