Designed and built by his father Alex Porter, the project has a shed and is wrapped in a distinctive blue-gray skin rolling. They inhabit a recent profile of the house, which is the only refuge of solar energy in the isolated island.
It is a source of sustainable energy actually makes life a lot quieter since the family does not need to haul the fuel to run a noise generator.
Located in a small pouch hidden rock near the water. The coating resistant steel was chosen for good reason. The cabin has a series of rolling storm panels to close the elements. When the sun shines, a small solar electric panel mounted on the roof of the south over food 12v DC batteries, which in turn power the lights, a refrigerator Sunfrost super efficient, and a small water pump.
A large rainwater tank provides more than enough water for the home, and a small heater in the demand for water supplies outdoor shower and sink.
Given the remote location of the property to the lack of site energy, careful design made use of all materials so that everything is spaced at 24 inch centers. Much of the finishing materials were sourced locally and floated in a composting toilet Mar Apr doing the work, transforming waste into fertilizer.
Although none of the systems is at the forefront, the design is a transparent example of how well the network can work lives and how we can live in nature without polluting.
