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#'''Is it legal to build your own house, or do you need to hire professionals?''' It is legal. You need to follow 5 requirements:. Note also that some locations do not have or enforce any building codes - see map at [Counties Without Building Codes]. However, if the question is deciding to build your own house, legality is not the only question. Another question is - are you qualified to do so and to do so safely? If you are not qualified, we can train you. If you don't think you can do so safely, we can teach you safety. In short, if you would like to build your own house, there is nothing stopping you - though to do so responsibly, you have to possess or acquire a skill set. And this skill set is not prohibitively difficult. If you want to build most effectively, you can hire out some work to specialists or contractors. | #'''Is it legal to build your own house, or do you need to hire professionals?''' It is legal. You need to follow 5 requirements:. Note also that some locations do not have or enforce any building codes - see map at [Counties Without Building Codes]. However, if the question is deciding to build your own house, legality is not the only question. Another question is - are you qualified to do so and to do so safely? If you are not qualified, we can train you. If you don't think you can do so safely, we can teach you safety. In short, if you would like to build your own house, there is nothing stopping you - though to do so responsibly, you have to possess or acquire a skill set. And this skill set is not prohibitively difficult. If you want to build most effectively, you can hire out some work to specialists or contractors. | ||
#'''Is there any part of the Seed Eco-Home that a novice builder cannot learn | #'''Is there any part of the Seed Eco-Home that a novice builder cannot learn?''' In general, we provide full training that allows anyone to learn the full build. Our value proposition is to simplify by design - for ease of build, speed of build, safety, and low maintenance. Difficulty is inversely proportional to the amount of documentation and guidance - and OSE provides full and complete guidance - which improves as the project evolves due to its open source nature and continued developement with feedback from the community. So if you are willing to learn, we can teach you. We certainly do not believe that average individuals cannot learn to design and build like a pro - that is part of the myth of technology that we are dismantling by making technology transparent and accessible. | ||
#'''Is there any part of the Seed Eco-Home that an owner-builder cannot perform on their own for legal reasons?''' There may be jurisdictions where legal requirements do not allow owner-builders to do certain work and must hire a professional, such as for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing. There are jurisdictions where no such restrictions are in place. For the electrical and plumbing systems, we can teach owner-builders the necessary skills. | |||
#'''I really want to build my own house, but I just don't think I have the skills to learn everything in only 14 days of your Seed Eco-Home crash course.''' We went to great lengths to simplify the construction process - the simplest possible plumbing system, the simplest possible electrical - all in a modular construction system of panels that facilitates access and makes repair easy. As such, we believe that anyone can learn in 14 days - without prior construction experience. We even claim that if someone never used a power tool in their life, they can walk out of the course knowing how to build a full house. How? Because for anyone who is not confident that they can build a house after the course - we are offering free tuition($1890+ value) to take the repeat course - as many times as they like! And furthermore - if there | |||
#'''Is it safe to build your own Seed Eco-Home as an owner-builder?''' It's largely up to you - what safety procedures you follow, how seriously you take the issue, and how well-informed you are about potential risks. There are about 11M constructio workers in the US [https://www.statista.com/statistics/187412/number-of-employees-in-us-construction/#:~:text=The%20construction%20sector%20employed%20almost%2011.2%20million%20people%20in%20the%20United%20States.], and about 1000 construction deaths occur annually [https://www.osha.gov/data/commonstats]. Fall protection, scaffolding, ladders, and machinery guarding are 4 top causes related to construction. In the Seed Eco-Home build, we use a flat roof so roof fall risk is minimized. There is a way to avoid fall-related risks almost competely if one chooses a one story model of the Seed Eco-Home. For power tools, one must have body awareness and blade guards must be in working order. The general idea is that if one is comfortable using power tools and has body awareness, the risk of injury is low. | #'''Is it safe to build your own Seed Eco-Home as an owner-builder?''' It's largely up to you - what safety procedures you follow, how seriously you take the issue, and how well-informed you are about potential risks. There are about 11M constructio workers in the US [https://www.statista.com/statistics/187412/number-of-employees-in-us-construction/#:~:text=The%20construction%20sector%20employed%20almost%2011.2%20million%20people%20in%20the%20United%20States.], and about 1000 construction deaths occur annually [https://www.osha.gov/data/commonstats]. Fall protection, scaffolding, ladders, and machinery guarding are 4 top causes related to construction. In the Seed Eco-Home build, we use a flat roof so roof fall risk is minimized. There is a way to avoid fall-related risks almost competely if one chooses a one story model of the Seed Eco-Home. For power tools, one must have body awareness and blade guards must be in working order. The general idea is that if one is comfortable using power tools and has body awareness, the risk of injury is low. | ||
#'''Are you allowed to do your own electrical work?''' The legality of do-it-yourself electrical work varies from state to state, and from one municipality to another. Always call your local permit office for the answer that pertains to you. One scenario found in many communities is that you can legally do your own electrical work as long as you can attest to being the owner-occupant and that this work is being done for your benefit, not commercially. [https://www.thespruce.com/do-your-own-electrical-repairs-1821520] Note also that there are actually dozens of counties that don't have or enforce building codes - https://pangeabuilders.com/pockets-of-freedom/ | #'''Are you allowed to do your own electrical work?''' The legality of do-it-yourself electrical work varies from state to state, and from one municipality to another. Always call your local permit office for the answer that pertains to you. One scenario found in many communities is that you can legally do your own electrical work as long as you can attest to being the owner-occupant and that this work is being done for your benefit, not commercially. [https://www.thespruce.com/do-your-own-electrical-repairs-1821520] Note also that there are actually dozens of counties that don't have or enforce building codes - https://pangeabuilders.com/pockets-of-freedom/ | ||
#'''Are you allowed to do your own plumbing?''' Yes, there are no codes. | #'''Are you allowed to do your own plumbing?''' Yes, there are no codes. | ||
Revision as of 01:33, 18 April 2021
How it Works
This form is used to pre-qualify potential buyers of the Seed Eco-Home 2 by Open Source Ecology (OSE)/Open Building Institute (OBI). This is a unique opportunity to obtain an expandable, 1000 square foot starter home at the lowest possible cost. All our plans are on line for free - so if you download our designs and blueprints, you don't need to buy anything from OSE. But if you are interested in a house kit or a turnkey house build - we can offer you this service. If you are interested, please read this introduction - and if you qualify - fill our our pre-order form. There is a $20 charge for form processing, which is applied towards your purchase. Before you fill out our pre-order form - make sure you read the following and understand all of our options. This will help you to determine if you qualify for the turnkey build - or make you aware of other options so that you can negotiate the best solution for you that provides you with an affordable, expandable, high quality home. This way, you can avoid debt and reduce your financial burden - and thus be a happier person all together as we help you negotiate the single largest expense in one's life: housing.
OSE is providing 3 services that will will allow you to access additional support - up to a turnkey house build. However, in all cases - you need to get your own buildable land parcel - as we are helping you to build your home. You simply hire OSE for the additional services or for a turnkey build.
There are 3 main options here:
- 14 Day Builder Crash Course - $2100 early bird offer for build training where you participate in a complete build.
- Drop-Shipped Seed Eco-Home 2 House Kit - $10k service fee + materials + any outsourced contractors, BYOL (Bring Your Own Land)
- Turnkey Build of the Seed Eco-Home - $50k service fee + materials, BYOL
FAQ
- Is it legal to build your own house, or do you need to hire professionals? It is legal. You need to follow 5 requirements:. Note also that some locations do not have or enforce any building codes - see map at [Counties Without Building Codes]. However, if the question is deciding to build your own house, legality is not the only question. Another question is - are you qualified to do so and to do so safely? If you are not qualified, we can train you. If you don't think you can do so safely, we can teach you safety. In short, if you would like to build your own house, there is nothing stopping you - though to do so responsibly, you have to possess or acquire a skill set. And this skill set is not prohibitively difficult. If you want to build most effectively, you can hire out some work to specialists or contractors.
- Is there any part of the Seed Eco-Home that a novice builder cannot learn? In general, we provide full training that allows anyone to learn the full build. Our value proposition is to simplify by design - for ease of build, speed of build, safety, and low maintenance. Difficulty is inversely proportional to the amount of documentation and guidance - and OSE provides full and complete guidance - which improves as the project evolves due to its open source nature and continued developement with feedback from the community. So if you are willing to learn, we can teach you. We certainly do not believe that average individuals cannot learn to design and build like a pro - that is part of the myth of technology that we are dismantling by making technology transparent and accessible.
- Is there any part of the Seed Eco-Home that an owner-builder cannot perform on their own for legal reasons? There may be jurisdictions where legal requirements do not allow owner-builders to do certain work and must hire a professional, such as for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing. There are jurisdictions where no such restrictions are in place. For the electrical and plumbing systems, we can teach owner-builders the necessary skills.
- I really want to build my own house, but I just don't think I have the skills to learn everything in only 14 days of your Seed Eco-Home crash course. We went to great lengths to simplify the construction process - the simplest possible plumbing system, the simplest possible electrical - all in a modular construction system of panels that facilitates access and makes repair easy. As such, we believe that anyone can learn in 14 days - without prior construction experience. We even claim that if someone never used a power tool in their life, they can walk out of the course knowing how to build a full house. How? Because for anyone who is not confident that they can build a house after the course - we are offering free tuition($1890+ value) to take the repeat course - as many times as they like! And furthermore - if there
- Is it safe to build your own Seed Eco-Home as an owner-builder? It's largely up to you - what safety procedures you follow, how seriously you take the issue, and how well-informed you are about potential risks. There are about 11M constructio workers in the US [1], and about 1000 construction deaths occur annually [2]. Fall protection, scaffolding, ladders, and machinery guarding are 4 top causes related to construction. In the Seed Eco-Home build, we use a flat roof so roof fall risk is minimized. There is a way to avoid fall-related risks almost competely if one chooses a one story model of the Seed Eco-Home. For power tools, one must have body awareness and blade guards must be in working order. The general idea is that if one is comfortable using power tools and has body awareness, the risk of injury is low.
- Are you allowed to do your own electrical work? The legality of do-it-yourself electrical work varies from state to state, and from one municipality to another. Always call your local permit office for the answer that pertains to you. One scenario found in many communities is that you can legally do your own electrical work as long as you can attest to being the owner-occupant and that this work is being done for your benefit, not commercially. [3] Note also that there are actually dozens of counties that don't have or enforce building codes - https://pangeabuilders.com/pockets-of-freedom/
- Are you allowed to do your own plumbing? Yes, there are no codes.