@dwkempf you are correct about that. This is something we were unaware of til recently. The reason we were under the impression ours is the first one is by going through the permitting process - something we took all the way up to the state level and it took almost a year. There was no record of anyone doing that prior and we also got that straight from Michael Reynolds (the earthship inventor).
this one is about $ 300,000 for 3,400 sq.ft. however that does take into account 9 months of permitting (as it was a first in Florida) & some real unusual features such as the 16 X 38 foot glass greenhouse with 20 ft ceilings.
we figured out some mass automation & continuation of this building philosophy to where we'll be introducing zero energy living below stickbuild costs in the near future
Final question(ran out of space above) is this a split-level Earthship? as I have not seen many of them apart for the Sweden one for a picture/site google *Swedens First Earthship* its the *Växhuset* link (should be the first one)
Thanks again for the upload look forward to seeing the final finish.
No worries - glad to see your enthoused interest :-).
This is not a split level - everything is on 1 floor; 6 circular rooms around a 16 X 38 foot greenhouse atrium in the middle.
We are releasing an interactive documentary / reality show about all our projects & this construction process will be featured in much more detail than these walkthrough videos. check our Project 3.0 trailer for a preview.
Big interest in this since first came across it on a Channel4 show in the Uk called *Grand Designs* each episode they follow a build from start to finish, this particular one was an English couple building an Earthship in France. Just a quick note a relative in Oz had the idea to build a DomeHome with a massive Geodesic Greenhouse slap bang in the middle, the whole thing sounded awsome so will look forward to see how yours turns out..what a sight to wake upto hey:) of to check trailer/ more pics
I'll definetely be checking out that show...we've got several projects that would be perfect for that. We are actually introducing a brand new construction method inspired by these off grid principels first quarter 2010 - zero energy construction for mass production below conventional construction costs.
Hi great video would love to see more uploaded with how the build progress's, someone else asked on the other video if you have an above layout picture of what the final build should look like. I think you mentioned it should be on the facebook page but the main photo page for that account gives the following error 'This content is currently unavailable' anychance you could look into that or give an alternate link please.
Hey thanks for the quick response I was actually on the FloridaEarthship facebook page but having just looked at the actual Campustv facebook page I have spotted the 3 photos showing the layout, it looks big compared to the Brighton (UK) one.
that would be great & always welcome to stop by. Where are you located? We will have a big event once the place gets dried in (end Jan/early Feb). We also have a Facebook page in case you don't know under earthship.florida.
It's about time In the 1960s there was a lot of Talk of building a home that would last forever but the homes that was build was gone after a bad rain not even a Hurricane I do wish you the BEST but I will not hold my breath
This thing will be finished around April 2010 & it will be a completely hurricane proof home. An earthship is a very labor intensive process to build. We have, however, developed a new building method inspired by this project that will be very cost effective to reproduce and bring these off grid living features to a traditional looking home for a cost below conventional construction costs.
The first one in Florida was built in Lake Helen in the 80's.
dwkempf 1 year ago
@dwkempf you are correct about that. This is something we were unaware of til recently. The reason we were under the impression ours is the first one is by going through the permitting process - something we took all the way up to the state level and it took almost a year. There was no record of anyone doing that prior and we also got that straight from Michael Reynolds (the earthship inventor).
thecampustv 1 year ago
geodesic domes=higher frequency
so happy to see sacred geometry incorporated in the design Bryan!
redtree71 1 year ago
What is your estimated final cost for your earthship?
PBSTL 2 years ago 4
this one is about $ 300,000 for 3,400 sq.ft. however that does take into account 9 months of permitting (as it was a first in Florida) & some real unusual features such as the 16 X 38 foot glass greenhouse with 20 ft ceilings.
we figured out some mass automation & continuation of this building philosophy to where we'll be introducing zero energy living below stickbuild costs in the near future
thecampustv 2 years ago
Final question(ran out of space above) is this a split-level Earthship? as I have not seen many of them apart for the Sweden one for a picture/site google *Swedens First Earthship* its the *Växhuset* link (should be the first one)
Thanks again for the upload look forward to seeing the final finish.
medicinaluse 2 years ago 3
No worries - glad to see your enthoused interest :-).
This is not a split level - everything is on 1 floor; 6 circular rooms around a 16 X 38 foot greenhouse atrium in the middle.
We are releasing an interactive documentary / reality show about all our projects & this construction process will be featured in much more detail than these walkthrough videos. check our Project 3.0 trailer for a preview.
thecampustv 2 years ago
Big interest in this since first came across it on a Channel4 show in the Uk called *Grand Designs* each episode they follow a build from start to finish, this particular one was an English couple building an Earthship in France. Just a quick note a relative in Oz had the idea to build a DomeHome with a massive Geodesic Greenhouse slap bang in the middle, the whole thing sounded awsome so will look forward to see how yours turns out..what a sight to wake upto hey:) of to check trailer/ more pics
medicinaluse 2 years ago 2
I'll definetely be checking out that show...we've got several projects that would be perfect for that. We are actually introducing a brand new construction method inspired by these off grid principels first quarter 2010 - zero energy construction for mass production below conventional construction costs.
are you on Facebook? we can connect there.
thecampustv 2 years ago
Hi great video would love to see more uploaded with how the build progress's, someone else asked on the other video if you have an above layout picture of what the final build should look like. I think you mentioned it should be on the facebook page but the main photo page for that account gives the following error 'This content is currently unavailable' anychance you could look into that or give an alternate link please.
medicinaluse 2 years ago 2
hmmm....that should not be the case. send me an email to thecampustv at gmail & I'll shoot it over to you.
If you go to thecampustv page on Facebook there's a photo album called Earthship Florida; it's picture 57
thecampustv 2 years ago
Hey thanks for the quick response I was actually on the FloridaEarthship facebook page but having just looked at the actual Campustv facebook page I have spotted the 3 photos showing the layout, it looks big compared to the Brighton (UK) one.
Sweet job keep it up.
medicinaluse 2 years ago
I am in seminole Co. in Central Florida
RCvolunteer1978 2 years ago
great! than you should come to our event! we'll stay connected here and/or find us on Facebook.
thecampustv 2 years ago
I will be interested in seeing the place in March and maybe helpwith some finish touches
RCvolunteer1978 2 years ago
that would be great & always welcome to stop by. Where are you located? We will have a big event once the place gets dried in (end Jan/early Feb). We also have a Facebook page in case you don't know under earthship.florida.
thecampustv 2 years ago
It's about time In the 1960s there was a lot of Talk of building a home that would last forever but the homes that was build was gone after a bad rain not even a Hurricane I do wish you the BEST but I will not hold my breath
RCvolunteer1978 2 years ago
This thing will be finished around April 2010 & it will be a completely hurricane proof home. An earthship is a very labor intensive process to build. We have, however, developed a new building method inspired by this project that will be very cost effective to reproduce and bring these off grid living features to a traditional looking home for a cost below conventional construction costs.
thecampustv 2 years ago