Rob Greenfield has made the daring decision to live a life apart from the norm by building the majority of his house out of repurposed or discarded materials.

It could be difficult for many people to understand the allure of living simply and off the grid.

Motivated by his love of environmental preservation, Rob sought to show that a happy life can be had with less material belongings.

His little Orlando, Florida home is only 10 feet by 10 feet and has a simple interior. Even more amazing is the fact that it only cost $1,500 to build.

Rob’s creativity is responsible for the project’s cost-effectiveness. He bought flooring and timber at a discount from retailers and neighbors who were throwing them out.

Everything from the windows to the entrance to the furniture was purchased from secondhand stores; the chair was especially inexpensive, costing only $15.

There is a shortage of space within the tiny residence. Rob has an elevated bed that doubles as a sofa and has storage underneath,

as well as a few shelves for food, toiletries, and clothing. His food is kept for later use in a chest freezer, vacuum-sealed in Ziplock bags.

Rob’s neighbor provides energy to his house for a meager $10 a month. He doesn’t have heating or air conditioning,

so he makes due with the summer by closing the windows to keep the room cool and surviving the winter.

Rob uses rainwater for all of his water needs. In addition to growing his own food and inspiring others to do the same in their backyards, he uses an inventive biodigester system to turn food waste into cooking gas.

His eco-friendly lifestyle extends to his bathroom, which has two toilets: one for solid waste mixed with sawdust and the other for pee directed to the garden. The latter is used as fertilizer after a year.

Rob Greenfield’s unorthodox lifestyle demonstrates that significant income or material belongings are not necessary for happiness and environmental impact.