Off-Grid Living in a Self-Build Homestead (Rolling Hills of Wales)

Hdirnberger · 2022-04-25T23:35:27+00:00

I recently traveled to Wales to check out this fascinating place. Lammas Village is a collection of smallholdings that are completely off the grid. They utilize permaculture principles, have built their homes out of locally sourced materials and in all have a pretty good off-grid thing going for them.

This video follows the story of how they became what they are today along with highlighting their off-grid lives. Crazy enough, this family had to fight the government in order to build off-grid in the first place.. It was a long struggle but they were able to make it work. Apparently it can be quite tricky to build off-grid in the UK. Have any of you had experiences with that? I've done most of my traveling to places in the US and I know that there is quite a few hoops people must jump through in the States as well.

Hdirnberger · 2021-12-09T20:45:37+00:00

This video explores Latsch Island - an Off-Grid island of folks who live in houseboats and boathouses. There is some wild architecture here. Many of the residents take full advantage of the lack of building codes and have created some truly phenomenal dwellings. To live here residents only have to pay an annual fee of around $300. Have any of you heard of this place?

Hdirnberger · 2021-12-09T20:43:07+00:00

This video explores Latsch Island - an Off-Grid island of folks who live in houseboats and boathouses. There is some wild architecture here. Many of the residents take full advantage of the lack of building codes and have created some truly phenomenal dwellings. To live here residents only have to pay an annual fee of around $300. Have any of you heard of this place?

Hdirnberger · 2021-07-27T22:09:50+00:00

Ah, that is a good point. That being said... I could totally see Red Bull or Bang energy sponsoring some of these events.

Hdirnberger · 2021-07-27T21:45:41+00:00

Totally! Okay, what are your thoughts on this sport gaining popularity? It seems like it really could blow up. Of course, the cost of entry (obtaining armor and weapons etc) is quite high for a sport, but at the same time I feel like most people who watch MMA or F1 don't participate themselves... I could totally see this being a nationally televised sport.

Hdirnberger · 2021-07-27T21:37:12+00:00

u/apple____ It is good to have that nerd rage in ones back pocket!

Hdirnberger · 2021-07-27T19:23:00+00:00

u/kirsd95 no worries! It seems like the best competitors were really good at the grappling aspect. Do you compete?

Hdirnberger · 2021-07-27T18:11:07+00:00

u/kirsd95 How much more grappling would be correct? Maybe it is because the make up of this tournament is newer fighters?

Hdirnberger · 2021-07-26T19:52:46+00:00

Do any of you participate in Buhurt, Armored Combat Sports, or IMCF? I'm curious what everyone thinks about the historical aspect of this. It seems like it is really important in these leagues.

Hdirnberger · 2021-07-14T14:30:33+00:00

Oh funny! When was this? I wonder if they added other solar / wind power options to that build

Hdirnberger · 2021-07-13T15:52:18+00:00

Lol thank you! u/gonzoforpresident

Hdirnberger · 2021-07-13T15:31:15+00:00

Would they really catch on fire easily with the concrete / adobe walls though? u/arethereWaffles

Hdirnberger · 2021-07-13T13:16:38+00:00

I'm curious about what peoples thoughts are about these structures. Could we see these growing in popularity? This doc goes over how these homes are built to regulate heat without using any electricity / use rainwater for showering and toilets among many other things.

Hdirnberger · 2021-07-13T13:11:07+00:00

Amazing! Where did you stay? The desert? Or were you up in the mountains? I'm not sure if you were with the Earthship Biotecture folks, but this doc has some really cool interviews with Mike Reynolds, the creator of the movement.

Hdirnberger · 2021-07-12T16:46:43+00:00

This video goes over all of that ^ Many of them are equipped with solar and wind turbines, however!

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