Earthship Encounter 1/4” model

Building an Earthship Encounter 1/4” model to help visualize future construction project. I used plans available on the Simple Survival app provided by Earthship biotecture. I began constructing this while quarantining at home during the Covid lock down. Finally ready to share. Enjoy!

Living Off-Grid During the Pandemic

Share your Story Living Off-Grid During the Pandemic: Research Study Looking for Participants Hello!  My name is Dr. Ryan Alan Sporer. I am a sociology professor at Salisbury University.  I invite you to participate in my research study on the people who build and live in Earthships and other off-grid structures. These are some

2021-02-01T13:55:19-07:00Current Events, Shelter|

Groundbreaking Women in the Construction Industry

In a field where women reportedly account for only 10 percent of the labor force, these groundbreakers are building a more inclusive industry. Here, they share their tips for tackling a renovation—or a new career. Bozenka Shepherd, Cofounder of Woodward Throwbacks How to Save If you’re knocking down a wall, save

2021-01-11T19:57:26-07:00Materials, Shelter|

Earthship Biotecture Treatise

* To reduce the economic and institutional barriers between humans and their habitat. * To reverse the overall negative effect that conventional human housing has on this planet. * To create a less stressful plane of existence for humans in an effort to reduce the stress that they in turn place on the planet and each other. * To interface economics

Earthship Biotecture on ‘The Adaptors’

Super Sustainable Buildings via Thermal Dynamics & Passive Solar. An Earthship is a type of passive solar house that is made of both natural and upcycled materials (such as earth-packed tires). Earthships can be completely off-grid or partially off-grid. Earthships can be built in any part of the world, in any climate (with a permit) and still provide electricity, potable

2020-08-08T11:18:36-06:00Shelter|

Waybee Global Model Earthship Tour

The Global Earthship design performs in almost any climate around the world. The main features of this design include a double layer of glass (“double greenhouse”) between the inner living spaces and the outside and the use of underground cooling tubes and convection skylights which work together to provide ventilation and natural air

2020-08-08T10:56:04-06:00Shelter|

In the US, People are moving out of the cities to rural areas.

U.S. homebuilding surges as coronavirus crisis sparks flight to suburbs, rural areas WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. homebuilding increased by the most in nearly four years in June amid reports of rising demand for housing in suburbs and rural areas as companies allow employees flexibility to work from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Housing

2020-07-17T09:02:29-06:00Current Events, Shelter|

Smart Window Technology to Improve Energy Efficiency

Customizable Smart Window Technology Could Improve Energy Efficiency Of Buildings A customizable smart window harnesses and manipulates solar power to save energy and cut costs. Windows play multiple crucial roles in our homes. They illuminate, insulate and ventilate our spaces while providing views of — and protection from — the outdoors. Smart windows, or

2020-07-15T17:56:39-06:00Shelter|