Tucked into a lush green rainforest in Volcano, Hawaii, this tiny home retreat has been designed to be a relaxing oasis for those wanting to immerse themselves into nature. The Hale Iki cottage which is just 240 square feet, runs completely off-grid thanks to four 354 watt solar panels and rain water collection system. Located just outside of Volcanoes National Park in a clearing in the rainforest, the tiny cottage offers everything needed for a serene stay in a natural setting. The home itself is surrounded by natural greenery filled with Ohio trees, hapu’u ferns, and lots of ti and hibiscus, and even has lava tubes on the property. While the tiny home is at just 240 square feet, the lovely cottage is quite compact, but the extra large front deck makes the living space nearly double in size. An open-air porch with plenty of seating and a gas grill, this is the prime spot to relax and take in the stunning views. Related: World’s most active volcano harbors a tiny off-grid home—and you can stay overnight The rental home was designed to be completely off-grid. Solar panels generate sufficient power to run the home’s electricity needs. There is […]
Latest Articles
Scientists Discover How to Stop Banana Peels from Browning
Takeaways: Researchers are looking to understand and prevent banana peels from browning to reduce the amount of the food waste.
They say that browning...
Lawyers File on Behalf of Elephant to Make Her a Legal Person
Takeaways: Happy is an elephant based in New York who has been living at the Bronx Zoo for over 40 years.
Activists have filed...
Jet Fuel from Paper Industry Waste Could Make Airplanes Cleaner
Takeaways: Researchers are using lignin to make a jet fuel that has lower emissions than petroleum based fuels.
The paper produces millions of tons...
Californian Cow Burps Have Been Detected by Satellites. Here’s Why that Matters
Takeaways: Satellites have detected methane emissions from cow's burps from a feedlot in California.
The ability to measure and pinpoint methane emissions is a...
Bamboo Diapers are Better for your Wallet and the Planet
Takeaways: DYPER bamboo diapers have no latex, alcohol, chlorine, lotion, phthalates or TBT.
These diapers are made out of fibers from responsibly-sourced bamboo.
“We...
10 Ways Sustainability and Your Health Go Hand-in-Hand
Takeaways: Some ways sustainability and health are interconnected include how we manage the food we eat and how it impacts climate change.
The way...