03-02-2008, 08:18 AM
Don't do the yurt, it's nuts. You'll die of hoof rot.
I've been involved in green building for 20 years, and it is completely possible to put together a very fine small stickbuilt structure with no compromises, no land clearing, and a very minimal carbon footprint for under 20000 if you know what you're doing. With a hand you'll be able to move in under 2 months. It's very easy to spend way too much money on stuff that is ill thought out, and you can do with much less impact on the off grid power generation if you design a house that needs very little power. I did just that this winter on my own property, and would invite any questions about how to to so, as it's an issue I'm passionate about.
Take care, do lots of research, and question all advise!
Jay FitzGerald
oarclub@hotmail.com
I've been involved in green building for 20 years, and it is completely possible to put together a very fine small stickbuilt structure with no compromises, no land clearing, and a very minimal carbon footprint for under 20000 if you know what you're doing. With a hand you'll be able to move in under 2 months. It's very easy to spend way too much money on stuff that is ill thought out, and you can do with much less impact on the off grid power generation if you design a house that needs very little power. I did just that this winter on my own property, and would invite any questions about how to to so, as it's an issue I'm passionate about.
Take care, do lots of research, and question all advise!
Jay FitzGerald
oarclub@hotmail.com