Building an Earthship is a simple yet labor-intensive process. It's perfect if you want to build your own home on a limited budget. We did it and can tell you it's worth it! Here are tips and photos from our building process.
"Malator" to give it's real name, although the locals know this as the Tellytubby House, at Druidston Haven, St.Brides Bay, Pembrokeshire. Designed by Future Systems and built sometime in the mid-late 1990s, it was a little controversial at the time, but now widely accepted as a fantastic piece of modern architecture. Photographed: April 2005 for further photographs (including aerial views) see: www.flickr.com/photos/hamishfenton/4138867579/ Originally posted to GuessWhereUK? flickr group/pool
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=earth-talks-earthship The Scientific American magazine has rather recently published an art...
Would you consider living underground? If you see our selection of underground houses, you may better understand the attraction to the idea. It is neither dark nor damp, but delightful architectural masterpieces. Have a look-see and decide for yourself!
Even though it’s uncommon, some people prefer to live underground, literary. It’s an interesting alternative to regular homes and, whether it’s a decision
Earthship is a concept of over 40 years and yet the first one ever built in Europe was in 2000. The idea is a trademark of Michael Reynolds — a US architect. In the 70s, Reynolds envisioned a home…
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Would you consider living underground? If you see our selection of underground houses, you may better understand the attraction to the idea. It is neither dark nor damp, but delightful architectural masterpieces. Have a look-see and decide for yourself!
During our holiday family gathering in New Mexico, we took the opportunity to go visit the Earthship educational center. We became interested in Earthships after we watched The Garbage Warrior, fe…
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A confecção de telhados verdes obedece princípios de projetos tecnológicos consistindo de várias camadas de materiais que devem compor a cobertura de forma harmoniosa. Esse tipo de cobertura é base…
Would you consider living underground? If you see our selection of underground houses, you may better understand the attraction to the idea. It is neither dark nor damp, but delightful architectural masterpieces. Have a look-see and decide for yourself!
Here is a picture of our personal house plans, designed by architect ("biotect") Michael Reynolds (http://earthship.com). So exciting! One story- no basement, no attic
Architect Peter Vetsch from Vetsch Architektur, designed this group of houses in Dietikon, Switzerland. This residential settlement is set around an artificial pond and consists of nine houses, 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 bedroom and a 7 bedroom house. The living space varies from between 646 square feet (60 m2) to 2153 (200 m2) per house. This small estate is set amongst conventional housing and agricultural land and is accessed by a concealed entrance that takes you to the basement which is used for storage, access to the homes and parking space. More information and a video in the main portion of the post. Vetsch speaks of what drove him to construct the Earth Houses. In the Houses, the daytime areas, the Rooms that are mainly used during daylight hours, like Living Room and Kitchen, are south facing, the Bedrooms are north facing, with the stairs to the basement and bathrooms in the middle of the home which, access air and light from roof lights. Press the Image to Enlarge it. The construction of the Ground floor is achieved by using sprayed concrete on top of the mesh. Above that a damp proof layer is added. The next layer to go on is the insulation which consists of recycled glass. Finally the earth layer that can be seeded with grass, plants or a mixture of both. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Basement / Garage Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it.
Developed by Michael Reynolds, renegade architect, waste re-imaginer and general cowboy, in his own words Earthship Biotecture building methods ‘use today’s rubbish in the building of tomorrow’ – c…
This home is currently up for sale, to find out more click here, real estate agent Tony Farris will be available on the day if you have any questions. Unearthed and untouchable, this everlasting sustainable home with incredible strength of structure is simply like no other. An earth covered home providing a consistent temperate all […]
Earth construction is no longer just for peace-loving hippies and this designer earth-rammed and solar-powered Groundhouse in Brittany is the perfect example.
Ever fancied living underground? Well, this Pauline Karminski-designed earth-sheltered house in Elham Valley, Kent doesn't quite offer that, but you
Would you consider living underground? If you see our selection of underground houses, you may better understand the attraction to the idea. It is neither dark nor damp, but delightful architectural masterpieces. Have a look-see and decide for yourself!
Homeowners know the importance of landscaping their yards—and now, many are realizing the extra value that plant life brings to their home’s roof. Creating a green roof is an investment that adds a little green to your wallet and longevity to the life of your roof.
Would you consider living underground? If you see our selection of underground houses, you may better understand the attraction to the idea. It is neither dark nor damp, but delightful architectural masterpieces. Have a look-see and decide for yourself!
We wanted an underground house for years, and finally, we found the perfect one. Or did we? We learned the hard way what realtors and ads don't tell you.
Casa Organica, which is deeply enhanced by the conceptual synthesis of nature, architecture, and ecology, is discreetly nestled away in its own microclimate just northwest of Mexico City in Naucalpan.
Earthship homes by Michael Reynolds are indigenous self-sustaining adaptive shelters which generate their own resources through passive techniques.
It takes only three people to assemble the structure in three days, with no special skills or heavy equipment.
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Would you consider living underground? If you see our selection of underground houses, you may better understand the attraction to the idea. It is neither dark nor damp, but delightful architectural masterpieces. Have a look-see and decide for yourself!
