Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Earthships- Architecture for the Planet
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.
"self contained dwellings that will sail on the seas of tomorrow"
". . . the Earthship is probably the model of a sustainable home unrivaled in the modern world."
Earthship Biotecture, based in Taos, NM, USA is a global company offering proven, totally sustainable designs, construction drawings & details, products, educational materials, lectures / presentations, consultation & guidance toward getting people in sustainable housing. From single family to colony / community / city complexes.
Learn more about Earthship homes at Earthship Biotecture.
See videos about the Earthship home on YouTube.
Labels:
Architecture,
Biotecture,
Earthship,
Environmental,
Green Homes,
Houses,
Recycle,
Sustainable
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