This very useful list was compiled by Tom Termini – a member of our Cottageology Facebook Group – Thanks Tom!

Just a list of ideas for the systems to make a low cost and sustainable small home. My ideas, complied – your mileage may vary.
 

Get Water from Rain

A. Calculate Volume:

To calculate how much rainwater can be harvested, multiply your rainfall (mm) by your roof surface area (m2) being used to catch rainwater. The resulting number represents how many litres of water you can expect can collect.

https://www.met.ie/climate/what-we-measure/rainfall

B. Use IBCs

You can find IBC containers on Done Deal.

C. Overview of a Rainwater System

 

D. Filter, then UV Purify

• Suggested Water Filtration System here.
• Suggested UV Purifier here.

 

Treat Wastewater with a Mini-Sewage Treatment Plant

 

Build a LION Battery System with Re-purposed EV Cells

 

Photovoltaic System that Maximises Output

 

Wind Turbine

 

Micro Hydro

 

Wire your House for 12 Volt

 

Low Power Fridge

Suggested fridge here.

Boiler Stove

Suggested stove, the Stratford EB 20 Boiler Stove here.
 

Underfloor Heating>

 

Sealed Envelope to Maximise Insulation and Energy Efficiency

The Home Envelope Theory