http://www.off-grid.net/2008/08/01/underground-house/ renewable energy,survival,save money,self build,Green homes,Solar power, cheap power, 12 volt, Solar panels, Wind power, peak oil, Batteries, Inverter, Generator, Rainwater harvesting, survivalist, prepper, self-sufficient, vans, yurts, yachts, RVs Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:39:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 http://www.off-grid.net/2008/08/01/underground-house/comment-page-1/#comment-351373 Thomas Stuckart Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:25:02 +0000 http://www.off-grid.net/?p=1792#comment-351373 I am interested in building a true OFF GRID home in northern Nevada. I have seen many building layouts on the internet, but little in the way of actual functional systems. I wish to have adequate knowledge prior to commiting to a methodology or an architect. Concrete construction methodology, which is best (poured foundation and block, precast ceilings, or entirely poured systems, etc.)? Ventilation, circulation and air exchange? What is the best fireplace construction? Waterproofing, drainage? Sewage disposal? Rain and snow harvesting? Water purification? Most efficient solar and wind generation? Best back up generator? Is your home truley OFF GRID? Do you have actual system plans? Thanks. I am interested in building a true OFF GRID home in northern Nevada. I have seen many building layouts on the internet, but little in the way of actual functional systems. I wish to have adequate knowledge prior to commiting to a methodology or an architect. Concrete construction methodology, which is best (poured foundation and block, precast ceilings, or entirely poured systems, etc.)? Ventilation, circulation and air exchange? What is the best fireplace construction? Waterproofing, drainage? Sewage disposal? Rain and snow harvesting? Water purification? Most efficient solar and wind generation? Best back up generator? Is your home truley OFF GRID? Do you have actual system plans?
Thanks.

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