In this 10-minute episode, host Mikael Maynard discusses her decision to go with full solar to power the cabin’s electrical system. She also reviews the plumbing installation. Then builder Mike Shellman provides an overview of the sheep’s wool insulation and beautiful poplar wood used for the interior walls.

Follow Mikael’s blog as she journals her experience through this and every phase of the “climate” cabin construction. You’ll find her own musings along with additional research that went into the various decisions made about materials, size, techniques, and more.

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