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The Best Episodes of Building Off the Grid

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Adventurers and their teams battle Mother Nature to build unique homes in remote areas. From unpredictable weather to encroaching wildlife, will they build in time to beat their deadlines?

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Building Off the Grid Season 1 Episode 1 - Off the Grid
    7.5/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Off the Grid

    S1:E1

    What do you do if you don't trust the world around you? You build a new one. That's the motto of Michael Reynolds, Architect and visionary that created the Earthship. Earthships are houses that are completely self-sufficient and totally off the grid with no electricity or water bills - ever. Michael Reynolds and his team of builders along with 50 interns, who have given up their lives to be part of this project, have just four weeks to build a house in Big Sky, Montana for Earthship enthusiast Jeff Saad. Michael and his crew battle nature and time to try and complete this amazing house.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Building Off the Grid Season 13 Episode 8 - California Earth Home
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - California Earth Home

    S13:E8

    Friends and natural builders set out to construct a family adobe dome home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Building Off the Grid Season 13 Episode 3 - Arizona Straw Bale Home
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Arizona Straw Bale Home

    S13:E3

    A couple plans to build their home out of straw bales in the desert.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Building Off the Grid Season 13 Episode 7 - Maryland Treehouse
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Maryland Treehouse

    S13:E7

    In an effort to spend more time with their kids, a couple sets out to build a treehouse in remote Maryland.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Building Off the Grid Season 13 Episode 10 - Coastal Maine Yurt
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Coastal Maine Yurt

    S13:E10

    Two brothers want to build a yurt that can survive the harsh Maine winter.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Building Off the Grid Season 13 Episode 4 - Virginia Underground Home
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Virginia Underground Home

    S13:E4

    A family builds their own underground home in the hills of Virginia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Building Off the Grid Season 13 Episode 6 - Arkansas Mountain Cabin
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Arkansas Mountain Cabin

    S13:E6

    A couple heads to Arkansas with their kids to build a mountain getaway.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Building Off the Grid Season 13 Episode 1 - Texas Luxury Tent
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Texas Luxury Tent

    S13:E1

    A couple teams up with experts to create a dream glamping experience.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Building Off the Grid Season 13 Episode 2 - Georgia Mountain Cavern
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Georgia Mountain Cavern

    S13:E2

    A young family builds an in-earth cavern in the mountains of North Georgia.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Building Off the Grid Season 13 Episode 9 - Georgia Country Cottage
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Georgia Country Cottage

    S13:E9

    A couple wants to build a country cottage on the remote family farm.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Building Off the Grid Season 1 Episode 2 - Alaska
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Alaska

    S1:E2

    The Perrins brothers are building an extremely remote log hunting cabin in the heart of the Alaskan Range. Steve Perrins II, a native Alaskan, is heading up the build. He will lead his team, which consists of his four younger brothers and his wife, 13 miles on horseback into the deep wilderness of Sheep Lake where they have just two weeks to construct an entire single-story cabin. The build process will include the use of archaic tools, materials, and pioneering techniques throughout. In addition to their tight deadline, unpredictable weather, encroaching wildlife and the daily adventures of building in remote Alaskan will challenge their every will and wit.

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  12. Building Off the Grid Season 1 Episode 3 - North Pole
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - North Pole

    S1:E3

    Alaskan builder Jeff Ward, has been building houses in remote locations all over Alaska for years. Now his son Bryce, who is also the current mayor of the North Pole, is lending a hand as they combine their talents to create an off-the-grid cabin not too far from Santa's house.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Building Off the Grid Season 1 Episode 4 - Yurts So Good
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Yurts So Good

    S1:E4

    Chris and Catelyn Williams are building the home of their dreams, a 30-foot tall, 700 square-foot, off-grid yurt in Montana, complete with a breathtaking view of the mountains. And with solar power, its own stream, hot running water, a modern kitchen, all-weather insulation, a second floor loft, and even a guest room for friends and family, this definitely isn't your grandfather's yurt. Follow this young couple as they prep their own land and break ground to build their ultimate luxury yurt in the woods.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Building Off the Grid Season 1 Episode 5 - Alaska Range
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Alaska Range

    S1:E5

    Ana and Jacob White and their two small kids are a modern-day Swiss Family Robinson, building an off-the-grid cabin on the Alaska Range. With all of their materials needing to be transported by snowmobile, this adventurous couple will have their work cut out for them as they create an entire home with no utilities available. And with the unpredictable Alaskan weather, not to mention aggressive wildlife, this family will be racing against the seasonal clock to get the cabin done before the dead of winter.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Building Off the Grid Season 1 Episode 6 - Rocky Mountains
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Rocky Mountains

    S1:E6

    A creative mountain biking group from Carbondale, Colorado builds a unique mountain retreat that doubles as their very own bike park feature. Dedicated to building off the grid, the team of entrepreneurs and artists haul in their materials across rugged terrain by bicycles and excavate by hand for a truly one-of-a-kind build experience.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Building Off the Grid Season 1 Episode 7 - Mud Men
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Mud Men

    S1:E7

    Matteo Lundgren is taking the art of natural building to a whole new level with his custom-designed Cob houses that blend with the environment surrounding them. Together with his designer, Peaches, they're creating homes built solely from the earth's ingredients, and he wants the whole world to do the same. Follow along as they hand-sculpt houses that are literally grown from the ground up.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Building Off the Grid Season 2 Episode 1 - Alaskan Glacier
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Alaskan Glacier

    S2:E1

    Alaskan adventure guide Don Lee is building a remote survival cabin on top of a glacier where no man has stepped before. But in an area plagued with avalanches and unpredictable weather, this fearless bushman needs to time his construction perfectly. And when you're building in an untouched area only accessible by air, logistics are just the tip of the iceberg.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Building Off the Grid Season 2 Episode 2 - Massive Mud Home
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Massive Mud Home

    S2:E2

    After getting engaged, Summer and Jack move away from New Jersey to fulfill their life-long dream of living off-grid; they buy a plot of land in Sedro Woolley, Wash., and commission Sunray Kelley to design and build their dream mud home.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Building Off the Grid Season 2 Episode 3 - Tiny House on a Lake
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Tiny House on a Lake

    S2:E3

    The Busbys, young entrepreneurs and world travelers, have been living off-the-grid for two years already, but now they're ready to take it to the next level. Follow the adventure as they build a super efficient tiny house in northwestern Montana. Surrounded by stunning views and with a little help from friends, they'll build it all by hand completely off-the-grid.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Building Off the Grid Season 2 Episode 4 - Coastal Maine
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Coastal Maine

    S2:E4

    Jason and Crystal always wanted an escape in the middle of Maine's secluded coastline for their family to unplug and enjoy nature. With the help of a small group of friends, they set their sights on building a 320-square-foot cabin in just 12 days. Between the weather, rough terrain and limited access, it's a challenging and exhausting road to the finish line. Their hard work pays off when they can relax in their dream cabin complete with a loft, solar shower, water catchment system and custom touches.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Building Off the Grid Season 2 Episode 5 - Mountain Man Cave
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Mountain Man Cave

    S2:E5

    Joe Donovan, an avid skier and adventurer, has found the perfect spot for his permanent base camp on a remote ridge in southwest Montana. Follow the adventure as he battles the elements to build his rustic, straw bale dream cabin. Surrounded by stunning views and with a little help from friends, he'll build it all by hand and completely off the grid.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Building Off the Grid Season 2 Episode 6 - Yellowstone River
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Yellowstone River

    S2:E6

    The Lighthiser family sets out to build their dream home overlooking the Yellowstone River. Follow their journey as the activists and adventurers battle the elements to construct an uber-efficient house in a windswept valley in southwestern Montana. Surrounded by stunning views and with a little help from friends, they'll build it all by hand and completely off the grid.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Building Off the Grid Season 3 Episode 1 - Bottle Island
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Bottle Island

    S3:E1

    John Beal is ready to leave the city behind and embrace a life off the grid in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. He hires Richart Sowa and his son Eden to build an eco-friendly private floating island made from recycled plastic bottles. Despite facing many challenges, Richart, Eden and the crew work to make John's dream a reality.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Building Off the Grid Season 3 Episode 2 - Cliff House
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Cliff House

    S3:E2

    Off-the-grid contractor Gregg Smith battles the elements to build a cliffside retreat for a family wanting to reconnect in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. But for Gregg and his team, erecting this functional build in the middle of nowhere comes with its fair share of challenges. Will the harsh weather and terrain push Gregg and his team to the limits?

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Building Off the Grid Season 3 Episode 3 - Ozark Paradise
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Ozark Paradise

    S3:E3

    A realtor and his three children set out to build their dream home together on a wooded ridge top in the Ozark Mountains of Oklahoma. But they aren't building a conventional house. They plan to convert three shipping containers into an off-grid paradise. Follow the journey as they navigate the hardships of their remote setting and unorthodox construction project. Surrounded by stunning views and with a little help from friends, they'll build it all by hand completely off the grid.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Off the Grid" is the best rated episode of "Building Off the Grid". It scored 7.5/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/26/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "California Earth Home".