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Heat and cooling are energy-intensive needs, especially in an off-grid setup. Designing a home to utilize passive heating and cooling strategies, with thoughtful placement of windows and insulation, has been crucial for Elsa and Baron. Every seasonal change brings with it a new set of challenges, especially as they work to build their house with limited resources.
They have found it difficult to access skilled labor, adding to the complexity of their construction projects. Resources like hardware stores are far away, necessitating careful planning and often forcing them to be their own repairmen.