We stage an educational building workshop over 2 - 8 weeks, providing a basic education as to the principles and concepts of Earthship Biotecture.
What you get:
In 2 weeks, the beginning of your earthship that you can easily finish.
In 8 weeks, a finished two bedroom Global Model Earthship ready for you to move in.
The building is made of local, recycled materials. It will catch clean water, harvest its own power from the sun, contain and treat its own sewage and provide strong, quick shelter.
To get started, look through the reports of recent projects, then contact us here. This is not free, you must already have land, money, access to building materials and prepared to host a 12 person construction crew. We bring an army of interns as well, about 10 per week. Local electricians, plumbers, contractors and other tradespeople in local industry are always invited to participate and learn.
Objectives To launch a demonstration project for a residence or commercial venture that will illustrate how the Earthship concept is executed and provide a transfer of knowledge for how to replicate it in any part of the world.
To educate communities around the world as to the fact that fully sustainable buildings can be built and to demonstrate to local authorities that they can meet and exceed existing regulations.
It has been our experience that this is the most effective method of bringing the Earthship concept to new areas. You may become involved by acting as the host for such a project or helping find an appropriate host.
Earthships maintain comfortable temperatures in any climate, with zero fossil fuels. Stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer with thermal mass and insulation.
energy
Produce your own electricity from solar and wind modules. Use computers, microwaves, music equipment, sensitive equipment, etc. Automated, selective power sources.
water
Catch water from the sky, use clean potable water - independent of municipal water supplies. Flush your toilet, treat your sewage, contained - onsite.