The Reality of Off-Grid Living: Costs & Setup | ECS

The Reality of Off-Grid Living: Costs & Setup | ECS

So, when clients ask us about taking their properties off the grid, we tell them the truth. While it is a fantastic way to live, it is not the cost-free, maintenance-free utopia that is often portrayed online. Here is what a highly functional, hybrid off-grid setup...
Steve Keen on Spain’s Climate, Housing & Debt Crisis | ECS

Steve Keen on Spain’s Climate, Housing & Debt Crisis | ECS

For years, politicians in Madrid and Brussels have obsessively tracked government debt, adjusting budgets and enforcing fiscal rules. But according to heterodox economist Prof. Steve Keen—the man who famously predicted the 2008 financial crash—they are monitoring the...
Eucalyptus in Spain

Eucalyptus in Spain

Walk through the forests of northern Spain, and you might notice something unsettling: it is remarkably quiet. In the 1960s, Spain introduced the Australian eucalyptus tree as an economic miracle. It grew incredibly fast and provided an endless supply of wood pulp for...
Natural Insulated Lime & Hemp Renders | ECS

Natural Insulated Lime & Hemp Renders | ECS

Mastering the Art of Natural Renders: From Traditional Lime to Pioneering Insulated Finishes At ECS, our fabric-first approach to building restoration has always been rooted in practical, proven methods rather than industry greenwashing. For over 30 years, we have...