Passive solar homes made of natural and recycled materials. Thermal mass construction for temperature stabilization. Renewable energy and integrated water systems make the Earthship an off-grid home with little to no utility bills.
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Earthship Homes
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Submitted by kilwar on Tue, 2008-09-23 09:37. | Tags: architecture | biotecture | earthship | earthship biotecture | earthship homes | earthships | Food production | green energy | greenhouse | off grid | recycle | recycling | Renewable Energy | self sufficient | solar energy | thermal mass | water system

Garbage Warrior Turns Trash Into Houses
(via community.gaiam.com)
Would you live in a house made of empty beer cans, old tires and discarded soda bottles? Garbage like this is what renegade architect Michael Reynolds transforms into "earthships" -- eco-friendly homes with surprisingly pleasing aesthetics and tiny (or nonexistent) power bills.
Submitted by balibones on Thu, 2008-01-31 17:06. | Tags: architecture | Architecture | earth ships | earthships | green home | housing | sustainable housing