I don't know how many of you have heard of the "Earth Ship" buildings but they are SO cool!
Who They Are and What They Do:
Earthship Biotecture is a global company offering proven, totally sustainable design and construction services worldwide. Our company is led by Michael Reynolds, the principle biotect and creator of the Earthship Concept.
Design / Construction Services:
Single family residence, Residential developments, Commercial Structures, Demonstration and Disaster Relief Projects. World-Wide
Single family residence, Residential developments, Commercial Structures, Demonstration and Disaster Relief Projects. World-Wide
An earthship is the ultimate in ecohome design and construction. A completely independent building design leading the industry of green building, sustainable design and construction.
The 6 Principles that define an Earthship:
1) Thermal/Solar Heating and Cooling Systems
2) Solar and Wind Electricity
3) Contained Sewage Treatment
4) Building with Natural and Recycled Materials
5) Water Harvesting
6) Food Production
1) Thermal/Solar Heating and Cooling Systems
2) Solar and Wind Electricity
3) Contained Sewage Treatment
4) Building with Natural and Recycled Materials
5) Water Harvesting
6) Food Production
Check it out: http://www.earthship.net/
Be sure to look at their image gallery: http://www.earthship.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=447&Itemid=95
Be sure to look at their image gallery: http://www.earthship.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=447&Itemid=95
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Cool post, Erika!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of these before. What an interesting concept! I looked at the pictures of the existing ones and I love how they are all unique. Thanks!