i tried building a fully self-sustaining *eco home* in the sims

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[@liddytheweeb]

Sims can either get through the tiniest gap possible or they can’t get in bed because of a pet toy and there’s no in between. And yes, the second one has happened to me and I didn’t figure it out until I had moved literally everything else first.

[@RSiB-22]

Bro my sim refused to go through a door because I had photos on a wall

[@Xanadu2323]

One time my sim refused to use a fridge because of a the counter that was next to it 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@briclare]

literally 😭

[@b.knotty]

Thiiiiiiiiiis! Lol

[@johnboylovesyou]

And sometimes they'll fuse through walls or counters when you try to block them from going somewhere

[@kaitlynnecaldwell6893]

The tile count accidentally jumping from 64 tiles to 72 tiles because of how the balcony fence was placed stressed me out haha. Such a great build tho!

[@SiennaPineDew]

And she didn’t notice ahhhhh

[@katya9235]

sometimes when Kayla is fixing something she says "oh, you've probably been screaming at the screen this whole time" but I never notice the what's wrong before she mentions it this time I've actually felt like screaming at the screen a little bit for the first time hahahhaha (probably because I've been doing the same mistake myself with tiny houses a lot)

[@ezotranslation]

I was waiting for Kayla to notice and fix it the entire time. 😭 When she was doing the bathroom, I was thinking, "Well, you might as well make the bathroom bigger now, since the house is already 72 tiles..." 😅 But oh well, it's still a cute build and fairly easy to fix ourselves if we download it.

[@omnivore27]

When she went to furnish the balcony at the last second I was like “Yes!!! The balcony!! Might as well fix the tile count!!” But it never happened 😢

[@kreea]

omg im still stressedd kayla fix your build!

[@tuvakarhu9884]

I LOVE THAT YOU USED SO MUCH WHITE! I have a bachelor’s in environmental science (in a month lol) and environmentalism is my special interest. A popular pretty new theory in eco-innovation and bio geochemistry is that white surfaces reflect sunlight (think of the difference between wearing white or black in sunlight). Its being tested right now if large white surfaces helps to reduce global warming from sunlight. Not sure if one white house would help tho haha. But if I were to build an eco house irl I’d probably make as much as possible white!

[@Lyrazel]

Wasn't there some hypothesis about cooling down melted polar areas by covering the brown soil with white cloth? It sounded both plausible, insane and pretty awesome.

[@SomeoneBeginingWithI]

In a lot of southern europe where the summers are very hot, the traditional architecture is to have thick stone walls painted white. The white helps to reflect solar gain, and the thick stone has a high thermal capacity so when it has cooled down it takes a lot of energy to warm it up. The result is that the indoors of the traditional houses is surprisingly cool without modern air conditioning.

[@Nihilist_Porcupine]

Something something glaciers albedo something... I took an env sci class once lmao

[@blaireshoe8738]

In the same way white helps with keeping buildings cooler, black helps with heating! Architecture around the world tends to reflect this with popular roofing or siding options being darker in regions that are colder year-round and lighter in regions that are hotter year-round. iirc places that get both cold and hot tend to go for lighter colors more since you can always put more clothes on if cold is your issue, but you can only take so many off to help cool down :P Pretty neat how relevant it still is despite advances in insulation technology ^^

[@IATEALLTHECHEESE]

I'm a hs senior and I swear I remembering learning this theory somewhere... I haven't done sciences for 3yrs lol

[@SiennaPineDew]

I just googled it, and Reddit says that simsie is right, and that the higher the number the better it is for the Eco house, but I feel the the way that they laid it out is super confusing! Bc the way I read it is as power *consume* ption rating, so I saw it as the higher the number, the more power it’s *consuming* buuuut she had it right, so it all worked out 😅 I just feel like they definitely could’ve clarified more on which it is, bc it does make a pretty big difference.

[@SiennaPineDew]

*power/water Lol

[@alicedalexandrite]

Literally sooo confusing 😂

[@katiekring896]

So thinking like 10/10? That rating is obviously a better rating than a 3/10. That makes better sense

[@gnomee9447]

Power efficiency/water efficiency would be so much better as phrasing

[@iamsuzerain3987]

Ngl I thought the same...good to know

[@buffysimmers97]

love it! i make all of my builds eco friendly. three suggestions for this build. 1. add a bee box. they help with gardening and they produce wax that your sims can use in candle making. 2. replace some of the fake vertical planters with real vertical planters. they can be turned into fake meat walls. 3. replace the outdoor lights with off the grid lanterns.

[@eatinglint]

did you intend to say "meat walls"?

[@brittknee1146]

​@@eatinglintthe meat wall is one of eco lifestyles best/most terrifying features depending on how you look at it 😂

[@meleidymerielle]

was looking for a comment like this. i love the vertical planters!

[@eatinglint]

@@brittknee1146 i googled it. why did the sims team make that. who's idea was that. it looks like somethin you'd find in Mystery Flesh Pit National Park ngl

[@JELea-wc6re]

Yeah, I was puzzled on the choice of not using the actual vertical planters and instead have ones prefilled with things, and I would also have added the bees because of the wax (nvm the other benefits). The meat thing though... my friend did not warn me... she was too busy cackling lol

[@GenPocalipse]

So close to two million!!! You should make a build worth 2 million simoleons as a challenge!!

[@eatinglint]

omg yes! id love to see that

[@mikelows1988]

period!! like why is no one talking abt it?

[@yamilesalcedo8172]

yes omg

[@abbeymayhew4021]

Yes

[@hannahodonnell1528]

I agree! Congrats🎉

[@princessjellyfish98]

eco lifestyle is one of the best packs and I will die on this hill

[@mayapanini]

TOTALLY AGREE!! One of the more over-hated ones for sure. There's so much cheap decor, it really helps for early-game builds. And the termite box is so cute :)

[@skrrtus]

waiting for those sale days so i can buy it :D

[@princessjellyfish98]

@@skrrtus YESSS! It's so fun you'll love it!

[@AverageEggmonEnthusiast]

It totally is! Paranormal stuff is still my favorite pack of all time. I love the vibe and you really do get so much for $10USD

[@wig84]

so true!! its one of the best expansion packs imo, its really fun to play through, i just wish EA let us *actually* disable NAPs and fixed the bugs 😅

[@Camsas14]

Hedges are eco friendly because alot of insects as an example fireflies live there and some birds would choose to build their home there if the hedge is tight enough. You obviously need flowers and other stuff for a great garden.

[@princessvickyy]

i love how in a couple videos back the comments suggested no budget limits and you've really listened and the builds are so cool (they've always been amazing) but also you've done it in a very lowkey way - you're the best queen :D

[@olgavandommelen530]

Hey guys for who didn't know already, the blooming rooms kit is gonna be free in a few weeks, there is not a date i think but don buy it yet save your money💚🎮 Edit: Tysm for this many likes!

[@makingbadecisions]

ur a lifesaver lol thank u for letting us know!!!

[@heyitsdeniz]

wait no way how do you know this!!?!?!??! either way i'm SO excited :D

[@olgavandommelen530]

@@heyitsdeniz other youtubers said it like Caryn and Connie

[@ninalvs]

a bit off topic, but i think sometimes you should try something different from the floor plan you usually do. for example, everytime you can fit 2+ bedrooms you turn them into a kids/teen bedroom, but you could also make them music rooms, art studios, candle makers spaces, little cinemas, laundry room etc... i think sometimes making a house with these different, but useful spaces could be really cool!!!

[@24nysedadon]

That’s how my house is, I have an indoor gym, a bar lounge, and my own comedy club on the third floor. I have a second floor hooks lounge balcony, and a huge pool with outdoor area, I think my layout is cool but I want her to add the final touches!

[@Duet322]

Could have put a tub in that area upstairs - I've seen lots houses that have that - its weird but also if its just a couple it works. - and the you could bath upstairs and use the bathroom downstairs

[@Lyrazel]

Love this build! My only tweak would be switching out two of the insect hotels for a beehive and making space to have some chickens on the lot.

[@kittentea4101]

The build is amazing! But I would like to mention the fact that, if I recall correctly, the higher the power consumption is, the more power it consumes a.k.a the more bills you'll get, so if you want a fully ecological house the ideal thing is to replace electrical lights with candles! And also, the more plants you have, the better! So actually making an entire hedge fence using the square hedge plant instead of the actual fence itself, even though it would be expensive, it gives you a crazy amount of green eco footprint!

[@FirebladesSong]

She mentions that in the video; the higher the number the better the RATING. It's not well explained, but in the case of power/water consumption, higher number there is good.

[@sirgaykrovos]

"you never think you're gonna use the bowling pack and then, all of a sudden, you're putting it in you eco-home" is wiiiiild (9:21) and very specific akjdjadakskk

[@scoobydoo5934]

What about a intense minimalist challenge? Force yourself to only be allowed to only use like 15 or 25 pieces of furniture/decor while trying to make it look decent and functional 🤔

[@LBElbee]

She’s done something sort of similar to this by using EA’s rules when building a house? It’s def not exact but it does confine her to limited items

[@annemarievanpeer120]

Oooh I like the challenge of this 👀

[@elitheenby4207]

She did something like that a while ago, the house was the get together style, like tudor

[@elitheenby4207]

I found it! its called "can I build a house in the Sims with only 100 items?"

[@Lvl1Critters]

looove these eco homes, so modern and chic looking, also love all the mint/sage green in the build it looks so calm in the space

[@mally6101]

whew lol i was so excited to finally have a build for ONE sim and not have there be any kids room/baby stuff, and then kayla almost added a nursery! i'd love to see more single sim, adult-only households in the future :)

[@marshmiillow]

The fact kayla never noticed the tile count going up to 72 because of the balcony 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@edj8008]

When I started to understad Eco lifestile i really fell in love with it.I alway put natural well as one of my traits to the house.

[@katrinastanley3715]

Love that I just opened KZbin the second this was uploaded!!!

[@3mmaloops]

I have a Sim in an an off grid house on the Sulani Islands with a separate kitchen and a bush bathroom and one windmill is plenty to keep her running

[@RSiB-22]

The way Kayla makes even tiny houses so freaking cute

[@zoegranville7607]

I really liked the idea of a nursery upstairs, and even though you make a really good point about growth in that home, I've heard that it's not uncommon in some European countries to just move after a few years to a more suitable home. That makes room for a new family or whoever to move into the smaller home. In terms of growth you could eventually expand it for gameplay and it wont be tiny anymore, but by then ur sims could have big skills etc and be fully self sufficient Edit to add: regarding the hedges, yes it can be eco friendly! Utilising plant species on your land/home actually can reduce indoor temperature, and plants are essential for us if we like to breathe oxygen. It probably wouldn't be a neat and pretty hedge, and it would likely need to grow along with a myriad of other plants, since permaculture is a far more sustainable practice in "greening" your space. Lawns are often frowned upon, and the concrete would likely not be chosen for an eco home since it's hard to find carbon neutral/positive concrete production. Probably stones or reclaimed wood would be the vibe.

[@okaydreasade3748]

Happy Earth Day 🌏

[@martinarusso436]

i love builds like this, i'm definitely gonna use this one

[@diamondminek1]

This is a cool build! Stanley rags to riches in this house, cause he could live his best life it it!

[@coramaynard2752]

I love that you decided to add a stereo to the shelf downstairs so there can be music down there even though you used the tiny living tv which includes a stereo lol double music!

[@kaisla_onerva]

This has got to be one of my favourote builds of yours! I love the colour sceme and the house just is so cute and has a fresh vibe haha🥰🥰

[@ameliezechner7289]

Kayla, I just wanted to say I love your videos. I've watched them for a long time now, sometimes while cleaning, sometimes just watching it by itself. It's always so relaxing and inspiring to play the game again. Thank you ❤

[@algellish340]

heyyy early birdies

[@pistachio4938]

ate that upp. sorry if this is weird but your skin is clear and literally glowing ❤❤

[@mary-zv6cu]

every day is earth day

[@theleitoisalie]

the rest of the bedroom was perfect for the wellness skill stuff 😭😭

[@myrttis]

this is one of my favourite builds from you, love it!! 💓

[@jademonroe101]

Please do a series playing in this house! I really want to see how you would cope in it😂

[@frenchieeeeeeee]

omg you’re so close to 2 million subscribers!

[@kuzmazuza]

Not going to lie I’m obsessed with this house! I think the houses you build recently look so cool, and I feel like you experiment much more, love that 💖

[@maxevocal]

I love how much green ended up in this! It still looks so airy with those windows, and i like how the backyard ended up 😋

[@UI_Isaacovich]

THIS LIL HOUSE IS AMAZING KAYLA THIS IS MY NEW FAVOURITE BUILDING!!

[@StevieWrites]

One thing that never really made sense to me was for the wall shower to be high water consumption. If you are using one of those.... it's because you are in a tiny home. If you are in a tiny home then you are trying to cut bills... generally. Also if you are using a wall shower you probably aren't going to want to stay in the shower a long time which by definition would be a low consumption!

[@flor_de_May.0]

little hint for those who want to have kids in tiny homes: the double beds fit under the bunk beds, and in the sims, kids don't really need privacy 😂😂

[@lauren__vaz]

It is so satisfying to watch you build

[@mariannebaiden9620]

Kayla you really cooked with this one! I might have to download this lot. So pretty!

[@Cesia845]

The higher the power consumption rating the better. I remember this from one of James’ videos.

[@hala8429]

i'm obsessed with sims and you omg. I bought two packs after binging your videos

[@KlayExterior]

I did not know there was solar shingle in the sim

[@briclare]

i needed this, my favorite elder sim just died and i am not doing great! rip melvin

[@hinrinn1788]

Could maybe use terrain tools to raise the “porch” to foundation height?

[@LiaMarieM900]

This was such a fun build!! I loves seeing you recreate it ❤️❤️❤️

[@Itskryztal]

Love this home!

[@Shmem_]

2:01 so with those things combined… they’ll have a power level of over 9,000!

[@cucamongaphilips]

Something else I've done for extra power or water production is putting extra roofs on and hiding them by flattening them. So for example, you could put a grass roof on this house and make it flat with no edges sticking out and it would give water production.

[@tblwemmas]

mini lights in the garden are eco friendly don't worry they charge over the day and light up at night

[@IsabelleandHerbie]

This is my favourite build of yours!!!

[@sapphoney]

kayla ur making me tempted to make a new sim to play in this house with 😭😭😭

[@dhel7716]

I actually really like this house. It looks quite chill and no warm vibe inside the house, but well i can change few things to have warm vibe and match with my style tho

[@Popofriends.13]

True!!!!

[@Jojo-om7uy]

This was amazing! Love when you go out of your comfort zone

[@Sunny33311]

this is such a cool built I love it!

[@SteamyPMcGee]

"I think its nice to have as much gardening space as possible" while fencing off and ignoring 50% of the lot

[@mariannebec9871]

I am in LOVE with this omg

[@Charlottem.gl07]

Eco Lifestyle was the first pack I’ve ever bought in the Sims just because. I had a feeling that I‘d might like it. And to no surprise, it is the best pack I have and that money was spent wisely.

[@michelebell6225]

i am in love with this build and i can't wait to play in it!

[@brooklynelle]

It’s soooooo pretty such a nice and thoughtful build💝💖💕

[@sydneyahlborn6412]

This is my favorite simsie build!

[@lindabrady]

I love May just because of it being Lilsimsie's St. Jude fund raising month!

[@marm818]

I haven't watched you in a long time! I missed you!!!

[@liineyx]

i love this bulid is so pretty !!!

[@Ardyn02]

glass next to a bed. thats next to stairs. swap the "headboard" fence and the glass one so the sim has more "privacy" and "safety"

[@MysticDreamFox]

I’m so excited for the fundraiser!!! Yay

[@belpr]

I absolutely adore this build!!!

[@mr.randomperson6239]

you should try using the gravel terrain paint underneath the gravel floor tile to blend it into the grass

[@here4catsandfood196]

Every home I make is an eco tiny home 😂😂 loved watching someone else make them! I liked how you organized the weird chunky machines!

[@teagregg]

make a built with everything industrial. a house that contributes negatively to the environment

[@jealousypowell7020]

I always assumed the Lower the consumption the better... Now I have no idea lol

[@Horo8448]

I was so excited for that triangular wallpaper 🫥😹

[@namitales]

ALMOST AT 2MILLION

[@Popofriends.13]

Yes!!!! She is so close!!!!🎉

[@Ares-childte5xs]

Is it just me or is anyone else appreciating the fact that most people are so nice on this channel?

[@missdomino]

Just realized it would be awesome if "For Rent" added in the ability to place multiple houses from the gallery onto the same lot.

[@7mariepierre]

Someone really into self-sufficiency wouldn’t have that much pavement. It brings too much heat to a place which makes you use more energy. The more greenery the better.

[@nearmyheart]

Ilove this build sm i rlly wanna get eco lifestyle!!

[@SmoshBaby2468]

This is such a cute build

[@AZIZAxBLUE]

This turned out so nice! 🤍🤍

[@amandapedia]

This is a great house for Tulip gen of Sims in Bloom!

[@AngelicaPastori]

I'm Italian and due to the time zone I always wake up and see ur new video. best way to wake up

[@the_Sarahnator]

Eco Lifestyle is one of my favorite packs, how did I not know about solar shingles for roofing?!

[@francis7336]

Omg you're so close to two million subscribers!

[@Madzielle]

Just blew my mind with the rating thing

[@scarlettkielle6364]

You could totally turn that space behind the bed as like an open en-suite bathroom instead so you could have a proper bath and stuff!

[@Madzielle]

The fabricated leaf is my favorite

[@katdenning6535]

Love this build

[@shadowprod5205]

im definetly getting the eco lifestyle pack when theres another sale coming up

[@Popofriends.13]

Yea me too! Since I don’t have the sims😢 I was gonna get it and the first pack I’m buying is eco lifestyle

[@shadowprod5205]

@@Popofriends.13 omg taste

[@luckyheather2807]

I size down the solar panels on the roof so I can add more or because they look nicer not dominating the roof.

[@feliciiaab]

I’d love to see a let’s play in this house! 😀

[@evefoster9971]

I built apartments in evergreen harbour almost exactly like this only a few hours ago 😅 lofted and everything

[@DanikaThing1]

I love this build!!!

[@ericcub78]

You said the grill didnt have a power consumption rating, um that is because they dont draw power. Grills are usually either charcoal or propane.....

[@emmelineskee]

This is super pretty!

[@narcissisticserana1013]

invader zim house 😌😌

[@sophiethee]

I always read it as power consumption rate, not rating! I can't believe i've been doing it backwards for years. My poor sims.