Monthly Archives February 2012

Some very dear friends of mine have traveled and lived out in Taos, New Mexico learning how to build these amazing homes known as Earthships for Earthship Biotecture. These beautiful and sustainable homes are made out of everyday materials such as tires, glass bottles, recycled cans as well as organic materials. Earthships can be built in any part of the world, in any climate and still provide you with what you need to survive, with 'modern' amenities, if desired. They have even traveled to Haiti in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake to teach the locals how to build Earthships in their communities.   What is an EarthShip? An earthship is a type of passive solar house made of natural and recycled materials. Designed and marketed by Earthship Biotecture of Taos, New Mexico, the homes are primarily constructed to work as autonomous buildings and are generally made of earth-filled tires, using thermal mass construction to naturally regulate indoor temperature. They also usually have their own special natural ventilation system. Earthships are generally Off-the-grid homes, minimizing their reliance on public utilities and fossil fuels. Earthships are built to utilize the available local resources, especially energy from the sun. For example, windows on sun-facing walls admit lighting and heating, and the buildings are often horseshoe-shaped to maximize natural light and solar-gain during winter months. The thick, dense inner walls provide thermal mass that naturally regulates the interior temperature during both cold and hot outside temperatures.   For more information on getting involved with this fanstastic organization, to join their academy, to rent an Earthship or get more information on buying one, visit http://earthship.com/

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