Off-Grid Living A Practical Approach To A More Sustainable Way Of Life

Living Off-Grid is an informative guide to self-sufficient living, encouraging you to connect to nature and protect the planet whilst bringing yourself joy. This book can be used both as a manual for those who want to bring a new vision to life and build their own home from scratch, and as an inspirational tool-kit for those who want to adapt to a more sustainable way of living a little at a time. No matter how small the action, it can make a difference – anyone, anywhere, in any size dwelling, can start. From a studio flat in the centre of London to a sprawling farm in the countryside, you can adopt off-grid and permaculture principles –  shown through the case studies of projects large and small within the book. Covering Shelter (how to build your own cabin, Energy (how to use less and create your own energy), Food (how to grow your own fruit and veg in raised planters), Water (how to harvest, store and recycle water) and Waste (how to optimize the waste you create) this is a forward-thinking, positive and motivating guide to being more eco-conscious.

Rupert McKelvie founded Out of the Valley, which specialises in building off-grid spaces with local timbers and natural materials. At his studio and workshop, on the edge of Dartmoor, UK, he’s brought together a talented team of craftsmen working on a wide range of commissions. Their cabins have been published in national newspaper in the UK, and Out of the Valley projects have also featured in Elle Decoration Country, Homes & Gardens, Living Etc, Condé Nast Traveller, Wallpaper and Dezeen.