MrHydrohead has a series of videos on their multi-year renovation project for their off grid domestic micro hydro power system. While not taking an existing on grid system off grid they renovate their failing off grid hydro system from 1996.
There are 3 short project summary videos the have notes that show which project video covers the topic they are discussing so you can find more information. One Two and Three
Essential Craftsman recently posted a video on the merits of stick based construction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU8xsjhMVz4 While it lacks a hamburger analogy I think the point it makes about different building methods being more or less appropriate for the environment where a structure is built is worthwhile to consider.