The Booken Journal
Browse sustainable building tips and passive design how-to articles, plus peek behind-the-scenes for a ‘warts and all’ look at all we learned while building our own off-grid Booken House.
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Building & Living Off Grid
Featured in the House of Wellness: While Steve and Lisa’s house would look at home in any architectural or design magazine, its off-grid capability and resourceful design inclusions are the real standout features.
How We Designed Our Off Grid Home
So many of us are keen on incorporating greater sustainability into our builds or renovations, but we’re not quite sure where to start. This is how we did it.
How (Not) to Build a Sustainable House
Oh how I wish I could write a post called, ‘How to Build a Sustainable House’, but I have a funny feeling this journal is going to turn out to be a ‘what not to do’ type of publication rather than a lovely perfect set of instructions.