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Chapter 5 Summary

This companion video explores self-sufficiency as a practical and empowering design strategy. When a home is planned with intention, it becomes more resilient, more affordable to run, and better aligned with the way you want to live.

We walk through:

  • The real meaning of abundance and how it shows up in everyday life

  • Systems that reduce your reliance on utilities while increasing comfort and control

  • The cherry tree analogy—how thoughtful design can become a gift for your family and community

  • The “Abundance Score” self-assessment to help you clarify what matters most

  • Practical steps we use in every Borland home to support long-term wellbeing

When your home manages its own water, captures clean energy, supports healthy food, and protects against waste, it starts to work with you—not against you.

🎯 Want to explore how these ideas could be built into your next home?
Book a Discovery Call and we’ll talk through how to bring it to life.

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