Building Off the Grid

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 of land 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, an 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 getting it done in 30 days tough, even with his father's help.