Earthships

Taking green building to the next level.

An Earthship in Taos, New Mexico, where the concept took root.


An Earthship is a kind of passive solar home -- or community of homes -- typically made of natural and recycled materials such as old tires and recycled cans. Such homes make use of non-polluting renewable energy sources and smart design to meet most if not all heating, cooling and power needs. The term Earthship, coined by self-proclaimed "biotect" Mike Reynolds, is derived from the homes being in and of the Earth -- that is, constructed responsibly out of earthen materials and built into the ground. It also refers to living in a ship, which requires inhabitants to be autonomous from outside help (such as a power grid).  Read further ... /www.thedailygreen.com/

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15mrt2011 www.dreamgreenhomes.com/plans  Michael Reynolds, Designer

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