Earthship biotecture

Made of 800 recycled tires and 12,000 beer cans encased in mortar, the Kinney family's long and skinny bungalow is a radically sustainable building that offers all …

We are still working really hard during every spare moment we have! This past week we finished tiling both bathroom floors, passed our electrical inspection, starting covering the walls with plywood, covered the master bathroom shower with backer board, painted on some Red Gard waterproofer, installed a toilet and temporary sink in the master bathroom, finished the short can wall in the greenhouse, cleaned out our bedroom a bit, and cleaned out the living room/kitchen/dining room open space…

An Earthship is an off the grid building designed for autonomous and self-sustained living. It's a unique design that combines smart construction, renewable energy sources and eco-friendly methods to produce a zero impact living space which offers the features and comfort of a 21st century home.

Earthships are self-sufficient, sustainable homes that are designed to operate off the grid. They are built using recycled materials and renewable energy

The Earthship, and the concept of biotecture, was conceived in Taos, New Mexico, the brainchild of Michael Reynolds.

In June 2009 I traveled to Taos, New Mexico to stay in an Earthship with my son, Brian. We stayed two nights in the "Phoenix" Earthship and met with Mike Reynolds to discuss his thoughts on...

The Earthship Visitor Center We are Open! 2 Earthship Way, Tres Piedras, NM 87577 Self-Guided Tours available 7 days a week – 9am-4pm We close our doors at the times stated above so we do ask that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to closing if possible $9 per adult Free for Taos locals and […]

The Phoenix is a fantastical castle complete with turrets and towers, rising above the sage-covered desert landscape. Full of whimsy, warmth, color and texture, this earthship shows that sustainability can co-exist with luxury and comfort. The house itself is a work of art with its custom tin light fixtures, stained glass windows, and light-filled bathing […]

Earthship is a type of passive solar house that promotes sustainability. American architect Michael Reynolds designed earthship in 1970, using recycled and