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Here I’ll put on the direct links to articles I wrote regarding the different steps in the building proces of my low-impact house.

Behind every activity I’ll put how much time It took me to do it… well, more or less.

Offcourse not every activity can be put chronologically some of them just mixed together…

0. Having the idea

1.  Looking for a good ground (-)

• The theory
• The practise

2. Designing the house

• The groundplan
• 3D model
• An impression
• Short Ecological background (PDF)

3. Preparing the ground (4 weekends)

• First impression
• Clearing the ground
• Breaking down the chalet

4. Getting a working space (-)

5.  Inspecting the underground (2 hours)

6. Collecting willow branches (1 full day)

7.  Preparing new working space on construction site

8.  Getting water on the construction site (1day)

9. Putting up a basic composting toilet (2days)

10. Removing all potential dangerous trees (1day)

11. Bringing in sand (1day)

12. Living at the construction site - Putting up a trailer

13. Pooring frost walls foundation (2 days)

14. Finishing foundation - Pooring the slab (8 days)

15. Building the chimney and main roof support (18 full days)  

16.  Putting up the main construction (IN PROGRESS)