An adventurous couple builds a technologically advanced, solar-heated house on a cliff overlooking the vast plains of Colorado. Their Passive Plus home includes solar, passive solar, septic and water catchment technology ideal for off-grid living.
A pro builder constructs an off-grid dream home for his family on a remote riverside plot in the heart of Canada's east coast. He faces tropical storms, winter blizzards and more all while using innovative methods to meet passive house standards.
A couple looks to build an eco-friendly, off-the-grid geodesic dome, cooled using geothermal caves, with a view of Tennessee's South Cumberland Mountain Range. But they're up against uncertain weather, intricate design and treacherous mountain paths.
A musician and college student wants an off-the-grid treehouse compound with three structures, each serving living and sustainability, in the Arkansas woods. Water and supply issues will make finishing it in 30 days hard, even with his father's help.
A couple faces flooding and fire while building out an inherited property.
A newly blended family is building an eco-friendly straw bale house for their daughter in the mountains of Southwest Colorado. With winter fast approaching, the family races to finish when the build is threatened by torrential rains and cold nights.
A GA family builds a remote cabin retreat in the Appalachian foothills.
An Alabama family deals with building delays during hurricane season.
Two renovators realize their building method is more work than anticipated.
Obstacles threaten to turn a coach's dream cabin into a nightmare.
A New York couple with a passion for snowboarding begins building a smart timber frame cabin in remote Vermont; troubles soon begin when the home’s instructions lead to confusion.