One couple in West Texas is using the the green-tech movement to live an off-the-grid fantasy life. Abe and Josie of Vela Creations live in a house they built by hand, raise a baby that wears no diapers and wear clothing that has never seen a washing machine (hand-washed only, my friends).
The two have a website, Vela Creations, which is basically a handbook based on their experiences living in their self-sufficient world. Follow the links to see how the two use modern urban technology to live their uber-rural life.
Off-the-Grid Lifestyle Handbooks
Abe & Josie of Vela Creations Eschew Urban Enslavement
Trend Themes
1. Off-the-grid Living - Opportunity for the development of innovative technologies and products that support self-sufficiency and sustainable living.
2. Green-tech Movement - Potential for disruptive innovations in renewable energy, waste management, and eco-friendly technologies.
3. Self-sufficiency - Growing interest in self-sufficient lifestyles opens up opportunities for businesses to offer products and services tailored to meet the needs of this niche market.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy sector can capitalize on the demand for off-the-grid living by creating advanced and efficient power solutions for self-sufficient homes.
2. Sustainable Fashion - The sustainable fashion industry can explore eco-friendly fabric production and clothing items designed for hand-washing to cater to the off-the-grid living community.
3. Eco-friendly Homebuilding - Companies specializing in eco-friendly homebuilding practices can tap into the off-the-grid living trend by offering sustainable building materials and energy-efficient designs.