Engineering-backed articles for off-grid living.
A complete engineering guide to rainwater harvesting for off-grid living — from roof selection and gutter sizing to first-flush diverter calculations, multi-stage filtration, storage tank comparisons, legal considerations, and a full system design with real costs.
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The complete engineering-backed guide to sizing off-grid solar arrays and battery banks — with load tables for cabins and homesteads, battery chemistry comparisons, charge controller selection, wiring safety, and a real-world build with costs.
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A comprehensive engineering guide to building envelopes for tiny cabins (100-400 sq ft): wall assemblies, insulation materials, air sealing methodology, vapor management, window selection, heating system sizing, ventilation design, and a complete 200 sq ft example build spec with real costs.
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