Shipping container homes have emerged as an innovative solution to the growing housing and environmental crises that we’re facing up and down the country and around the world. Incredibly versatile and, more importantly, sustainable, these prefabricated marvels offer a real alternative to traditional bricks and mortar — providing more people with a chance to finally...Read More

The concept of getting ‘off the grid’ revolves around surrounding yourself with the tangible — things that actually matter. It’s all about saying ‘no, thank you’ to the everyday trappings of modern society in favour of finding meaning by getting away. Away, in this context, means far from the nearest Starbucks, from flat-pack furnished and...Read More

For some people, an unavoidable worst case scenario will come to mind when thinking about the realities of off-grid living. On a good day, they might get to devour whatever slim pickings they’ve managed to harvest while foraging. As for the facilities?! Don’t even remind them about having to bathe daily in an ice cold...Read More

For many people, the prospect of abandoning the rat race and living off-grid is a lingering ambition. In all probability, that allure only becomes stronger as utility bills shoot ever-higher. You can’t blame these frustrated dreamers for dreaming — what could be better than cutting costs, reducing everyday stress, and investing in a simpler, more...Read More