Inspiration

The company is lead by Michael Reynolds, the principle biotect and creator of the Earthship concept. Michael Reynolds graduated University of Cincinnati, 1969, Bachelor of Architecture and has received countless awards for the ideas and realities of his pioneering eco-architecture. 

Earthfriendly/Garbage/Recycling Architecture:

What do beer cans, car tires and water bottles have in common? Not much unless you're renegade architect Michael Reynolds, in which case they are tools of choice for producing thermal mass and energy-independent housing. For 30 years New Mexico-based Reynolds and his green disciples have devoted their time to advancing the art of "Earthship Biotecture" by building self-sufficient, off-the-grid communities where design and function converge in eco-harmony.

The Earthship is a completely independent globally oriented dwelling unit. The Earthship has been designed to reduce our impact on the planet and increase our connection to it. The Earthship utilizes recycled and low embodied energy materials, passive solar heating and cooling, photovoltaic power system, catchwater, solar hot water, gray water and black water treatment systems. The major structural building component of the Earthship is recycled automobile tires filled with compacted earth to form a rammed earth brick encased in steel belted rubber. This brick and the resulting bearing walls it forms is virtually indestructible. Aluminum Cans and Glass/Plastic Bottles: These 'little bricks' are a great, simple way to build interior, non-structural walls. Aluminum cans walls actually make very strong walls. The 'little bricks' create a cement-matrix that is very strong and very easy to build. Bottle can create beautiful colored walls that light shines through.

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www.earthshipbiotecture.com