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Is Going Off The Grid and Living Self Sufficiently Possible?

July 17, 2024ByBenjamin HallInBlog

Have you ever dreamed of escaping the hustle and bustle of modern life? How often have you found yourself filled with a number of complex emotions, none of them nice, at the sight of an inexplicable yet wholly predictable delay while standing on a packed platform waiting for the overcrowded metal tube that shuttles you...

How to Live Sustainably Off the Grid

July 1, 2024ByBenjamin HallInBlog

For most people, the closest thing to escapism is a trip to the cinema to watch the newest blockbuster from the hottest up-and-coming director and the shiniest stars. However, for an increasing number of people, escaping from the day-to-day grind by way of sitting in a darkened room for a couple of hours just isn’t...

Best Places to Live Off Grid in the UK

June 19, 2024ByBenjamin HallInBlog

The concept of off grid life has been covered extensively online and across our catalogue of blogs. If you’ve had a chance to browse our expertly designed collection of converted shipping containers, or have taken the time to research the topic to any length, you’re likely already convinced of its merits. You may well understand...

6 Off the Grid Energy Solutions for Houses

June 3, 2024ByBenjamin HallInBlog

Living off the grid provides you with the ideal opportunity to escape the rat race and get back to what really matters — the wonders of nature on your doorstep, free from the shackles of social media and the daily grind. For many in the UK, the concept is fast becoming a way of life,...

Portable Building Planning Permission

May 27, 2024ByBenjamin HallInBlog

In today’s fast paced world, where the need to find some space for yourself is paramount, and environmental concerns are ever-present, the demand for innovative building solutions has surged. Enter modular and portable buildings. A modern marvel revolutionising the way we can all think about construction and utilisation of space. In this guide, we’ll be...

Recycled Shipping Container Homes: Starting the Holiday Park Revolution?

May 13, 2024ByBenjamin HallInBlog

The transformation of humble steel cargo crates into luxurious living spaces could turn out to be one of the most interesting, and impactful, recent developments for holiday parks. The diverse potential of recycled shipping container homes means there is a growing market of people who want to swap the rigid confines of the city in...

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