For those who dream of living in nature or totally self-sufficiently, here is a story that should inspire you!
A couple of Canadian artists, Wayne Adams and Catherine King, wanted to build a house on the water and then turn it into a small, self-sufficient island. It has been 20 years since they started this project and today they produce their own food and energy. This little corner of paradise in the heart of nature is located in Tofino, British Columbia. Here is a short photo summary of this long, but incredible construction: