

Building Off the Grid
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S8 E1 - Bamboo House
October 1, 201940minBamboo-home architect David Sands seizes the opportunity to build his own getaway in Hawaii that features a luxurious outdoor bath area and detached, starlit master bedroom.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max or purchaseS8 E2 - Earth Block Ranch
October 14, 201940minA family builds thousands of earth blocks while withstanding winter monsoons, freezing temperatures and more to finish their San Antonio forever home.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max or purchaseS8 E3 - Floating Castle
October 15, 201940minMarine scientists hire engineers Nicolas Derouin and Arnaud Luguet to create a first-of-its-kind floating home. Nicolaus and Arnaud have nine months to complete it, but unpredictable weather and build hiccups threaten the project.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max or purchaseS8 E4 - Container Dreamhouse
October 24, 201940minA couple sets out to build a home using five shipping containers on a wooded lot in Oklahoma. They hope his professional background and their collection of building materials helps them finish the job quickly.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max or purchaseS8 E5 - Streamside Cottage
November 11, 201940minProfessional treehouse builder Michael "Murph" Murphy wants to build a cottage retreat for his family in Washington. He enlists his friends to create a natural siding and a massive fishing net for lounging above the living space.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max or purchaseS8 E6 - Tropical Paradise
November 18, 201940minA Texas family builds an oceanfront oasis on the majestic slopes of Maui, Hawaii. The Quonset hut will keep the budget low but a number of unexpected setbacks will push the hardworking family to their limits.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max or purchaseS8 E7 - Piney Woods Place
October 31, 201940minCat Taylor uses her artistic and naturalistic background to construct a remote sanctuary for her and her husband in the woods of Northwest Texas.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max or purchaseS8 E8 - Cascade Mountain Escape
November 30, 201940minA couple builds the 2,400-square-foot cabin of their dreams deep in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max or purchaseS8 E9 - Colorado Crest
December 9, 201940minPhil Parr heads to northern Colorado to build the ultimate off-grid tent. Far beyond simple nylon and poles, this lavish tent has a custom fabricated wooden frame, canvas shell and 650-square-feet of livable elegance.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max or purchaseS8 E10 - Dakota A-Frame
December 16, 201940minCappie brings together off-grid and luxury in the hills of South Dakota.This title is unavailable due to expired rights