Check out the Earthship website and get inspired to build one, or find out how to just spend the night in one.
"Earthship n.
1. passive solar home made of natural and recycled materials 2. thermal
mass construction for temperature stabilization. 3. renewable energy
& integrated water systems make the Earthship an off-grid home with
little to no utility bills.
Biotecture n.
1. the profession of designing buildings and environments with
consideration for their sustainability. 2. A combination of biology and
architecture."
Fascinating! I have been enjoying many short youtube videos about Earthships, and will definitely be getting ahold of the movie, "Garbage Warrior" which becomes available to the public in April, 2008.
http://www.garbagewarrior.com/index.htm
Youtube video to begin with: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9jdIm7grCY
Posted by: Anna Wolfson | January 28, 2008 at 07:19 PM
The Earthship is a completely independent globally oriented dwelling unit.
The Eartshhip is made from materials that are indigenous to the entire planet.
The Earthship has been designed to reduce our impact on the planet and increase our connection to it
The Earthship utilizes recycled and low embodied energy materials, passive solar heating and cooling, photovoltaic power system, catchwater, solar hot water, gray water and black water treatment systems.
http://www.earthship.net
Posted by: Earthship Biotecture | January 15, 2008 at 07:36 PM