I am Femmeke. I live with Henk. We have been renovating our farm for about 8 years. Based on the idea: sustainable squared. Not only a 0-to-the-meter house, but also life-cycle proof. Not just for ourselves: can we grow old here, but a multi-generation home. A place where our parents, if they wish, can be old and needy.
We build with natural materials, wood construction, isolate with jute and wood wool (instead of stone or glass wool). Vapor open, finish with clay. HR +++ glass. A front house and a back house, two houses under one roof. So that you can stay with more families. A chalet in the yard, where 1 of the children lives, which can later also be used as a holiday home or B&B. Our very small retreat house or hiker's residence, where simplicity is paramount. There is nothing. You can't do anything there either. But think, meditate, reflect, take a step back, muse, cycle, ride a horse, paint, read, write a book. Don't camp, because you have a roof over your head, but a very simple life.
Sustainable squared also means that we like to share our place in this way. Our place is a place to be. Come a day, a few days. Let yourself be taken care of or not. Having conversations that matter is my job, but you don't have to hit me. Not woolly, but earthly, practically spiritual.
For us, sustainable means that living, working and living in rural areas is pleasant, environmentally conscious, but not puritanical. We integrate what is possible. We'll just drive a big diesel. Replacement is always less sustainable than using it. If this appeals to you and you want to come and stay for a few days, our shed is for rent.
