Building Off the Grid

A bamboo-home architect builds his own getaway in Hawaii. It features a luxurious outdoor bath area and detached, starlit master bedroom.(S08,E01)

Construction projects are stressful, especially if they are in the middle of nowhere. Incredible skill is needed to build on tricky terrain.(S03,E05)

Marine scientists hire engineers to create a floating home. They have nine months to complete it, but unpredictable weather and build issues threaten the project.(S08,E03)

First-time builders want to build a home using five shipping containers in Oklahoma. They hope their collection of materials helps them finish the job quickly.(S08,E04)

A treehouse builder wants to build a cottage retreat for his family. He enlists his friends to create a massive fishing net for lounging above the living space.(S08,E05)

A family builds an oceanfront oasis on the slopes of Maui, Hawaii. The Quonset hut will keep the budget low, but unexpected setbacks push them to their limits.(S08,E06)

A woman uses her artistic background to construct a remote sanctuary in the woods of Northwest Texas. The two-story home uses a mixture of sand, clay and straw.(S08,E07)

A couple is building their 2,400-square-foot dream cabin deep in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. Will they complete the job in six months?(S08,E08)

A builder heads to the wilderness of northern Colorado to build the ultimate tent with a custom fabricated wooden frame, canvas shell and a 650-square-feet interior.(S08,E09)