An Earthship is a type of house built with natural and recycled materials, with energy conservation in mind. It is designed to produce energy, water and food for its own use.
Category: Earthship Models
UNITY
/We will be presenting the new UNITY design in concept and construction details over the next few weeks.
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/The evolutions of the UNITY floor plan are…direct egress from the bedrooms which make permitting easier; insulated drapes to seal off inner living spaces rather than glass which is more economical; simple “U” construction like original Earthships; no roof penetrations; electric snow melt; overall more user friendly construction and operation; and floor plan size modifications […]
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Encounter Earthship Field Study Progress
/We are building in the Greater World Earthship Community here in Taos, New Mexico. This project is with our wonderful Field Study Earthship Academy Students. FIELD STUDYStudents receive credit towards this requirement by participating in an official Earthship Biotecture Field Studies project. Field Study opportunities are intended to help further student’s knowledge of hands-on building […]
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Day 9 Encounter Earthship
/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp4hal0A58g Last Tire Work, Door Boxes and Cistern Pads
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Day 6 Encounter Earthship Frontface Foundation, Cistern Tubes
/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_XP1FelyEI Frontface tire foundation. Pound these tires with gravel, super tight. Check entire structure, that all walls rise level. Detail water tube to be connected to the cisterns and feed the Water Organizing Module. Use pipe for openings in foundation for waste water lines.
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