This is absolutely amazing, very cheap to make too, I wonder if you could make green house that can sustain itself like an ecosystem, using terrace farming to help warm the green house and feed the roots of all plants, and using duck weed to clean the water, and even have a small pond for fish.
So, does anyone know any company that creates these for you?
Me and a few friends were going to do something like this, but a bit simpler, but now that we've seen this, we really want it xD Our plan was to use it as a home/office where we create video games :P Perfect life, am I right?
For all of you living between DC and Boston: Michael Reynolds will be doing a 3 day conference in Philly 4/17 to 4/19 on how to build these! Philly will be building the first official urban Earthship! check out the earthship website and search for philly
Very interesting. Each type of 'eco' design is a response to various requirements. I am based in SW France and I know from very recent experience that if you build a house ( any type of house ) you are eligible to pay VAT/TVA / tax on that build. So, the more manhours it takes the more you pay!!!! Check your local taxation before starting any project!!
@solecfrance You should think about a grass roots movement to defeat that tax! That sounds like an infringement on an individuals personal liberties. I would be paying that tax my whole life if that were the case. Your government has to much power.
What would be the square footage of a typical construction such as this? Also, how many tires would a typical construction of this configuration utilize?
this technology is amazing in every way...as soon as I saw Michael Reynolds.....in Garbage Warrior...that made me a huge fan of all that they build...all over the world. Too bad I didn't catch this info years ago....I may have been able to build one for myself...those days are gone. As I am nearing the end of my life.
@FrisellFan01 you might consider inspiring your friends and family and maybe help them design earthships of their own. you might take trips with them to go and visit the one's in taos and other places :o)
I know that multiple "U's" can be attached to these homes, but does anyone have a rough idea as to what the square footage of a single "U" Survival Model earthship is? I've found from various places that earthships (on average of course) run approx. $200 per square foot and that on average a survival model goes for around $10,000. So by my math that's only around 50 square feet, surely these homes are larger than that right? Regardless, I too dream of one day living in an earthship!
@bryantuten U's are typically 18' wide and can go as much as 26' feet deep ( to effectively heat and cool depending on your environment). Which equates up to 468 sq ft per U
@gareebee Lots of places, have lots of tires and cans around, with very little transport if you are anywhere near any civilization. Also, yes they are labor intensive, but there are plenty of folks that have got one up with just family and friends. And you say it's hard to keep moisture out? Where are you getting that information? They are designed for water to flow away from the building. Also on the suffocation effect pretty sure that's wrong too. Not perfect, but closer then current homes
@asphixiatedaphid It is still an involved process to find, gather and move hundreds of tires, plus all the other materials. I know of 2 parties building these things and the labor and time involved has taken it's toll. Many of the cans and tires were unsuitable, leading to extensive search. It is a huge commitment and few will take it on. The moisture issue comes from soil being a "sponge" in that moisture is slowly accumulated and finds ways inside (mold spots). It's not impossible, just hard.
@asphixiatedaphid Okay, upon second viewing, I'll retract the moisture concern (saw the vapor barrier). Still, I'm trying to imagine who could build this. Few folks are in a position for the time commitment, not to mention finding others to help. Then there's the need to own land, obviously. I guess i think about revolutionizing the very idea of housing in a manner that most folks could afford. I think the answer lies in cutting-edge technology and portability (movable, expandable, adaptable ).
You'll never get me in one of these. They're confining (curved walls with curve-in ceilings are psychologically suffocating). extremely labor intensive and very difficult to keep moisture out. materials may be cheap, but locating and transporting them is not. But, hey, I'm sure several will be built by trust-fund types to impress their progressive friends. Nothing wrong with that, i suppose.
@gareebee .. you actual came here to tell use this nonsense. You'll live in your Cube and like it, because that's how Saturn EL has programmed you; you will only do group think; you will not be an Individual, you will complain and ridicule when others move off from the herd. Thx for playing.
I saw EEBU, liked it but it all looks like adapted for European climate Earth Ship technology. There some mention of straw bales but other than how much greener could it get?
There's A LOT of cement and steel that goes into this building and I can't see why Reynolds does this if all he wants to do is to build houses with low carbon footprints and to bring down the price tag for a house?!?! Now listen all you people that thinks this is the greatest thing since sliced bread - THERE ARE MORE SUSTAINABLE, EASIER, FASTER, MORE DYNAMIC AND LOGICAL TECHNIQUES TO USE IF YOU WANT TO BE COMPLETELY OFF-GRID! Join us on EEBU and help design the Earthship of the future.
I puzzled too about the strength of the main vaulted roof.
However, the design says it should hold, so.........clearly it should do. Michael mentions at 1:09 that the main vaulted roof is of ferrol-cement.....and it being 'set up' to receive several coats of plaster. 1:18.
In the 80s, I recall that we made some temporary plaster domes for units set on pounded soil walls using ONLY a chicken wire for guts. In fact they held up a hefty grassed roof garden rather nicely. We know better now.
Good design! .. But it seems to be a litle more complicated than the classic designs! ... Except for the roof, that's an excelent idea to be modeled in steelframing and cement.
@gblixen Actually, I was a bit confused there. He said steel framing and "plaster". I can't imagine simple plaster being strong enough to hold up to the weight of all of that dirt and the slab roof leading to the cistern though. I also wonder why there is a separate cistern and operable skylight on each cell of the building. You'd think they could be steered into a couple. *shrugs*
If I had a qualified team to assist me, I'd love to do this some day.
unambitious 2 days ago
@SantosRegal what part of Canada are you in? I am in BC, and I'll help. I'm a friend ;)
cenzi6 5 days ago
AWESOME what software was this done on please?
ScottyEburne 1 week ago
Yeah ! no more contamination
ArchangelGamers 1 week ago
What is the song in the background???
littlebostranger 1 week ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@littlebostranger Moonlight Sonata, Beethoven.
EvilMaxWar 2 days ago
Sure blows Thoreau's cabin out of the water.
TravisVadon 2 weeks ago
where do I need to go to live in a community of earthships-- tell me please-- I want to participate in this-- thnks!!
gorillatwist 2 weeks ago
This is absolutely amazing, very cheap to make too, I wonder if you could make green house that can sustain itself like an ecosystem, using terrace farming to help warm the green house and feed the roots of all plants, and using duck weed to clean the water, and even have a small pond for fish.
maximusTLP 2 weeks ago
This makes me so happy
SalviaOfficinaliss 2 weeks ago
@SantosRegal Cool, thanks a lot, I'll check it out some time :3
CrentBrent 3 weeks ago
So, does anyone know any company that creates these for you?
Me and a few friends were going to do something like this, but a bit simpler, but now that we've seen this, we really want it xD Our plan was to use it as a home/office where we create video games :P Perfect life, am I right?
CrentBrent 3 weeks ago
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CrentBrent 3 weeks ago
it's a hobbit crib haha , nice!
CannabisReviewTV 4 weeks ago
what's the song? idk if it's philip glass or Mozart. D:
T3hTroll 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
a treehuggers wet dream, just stupid. Look back 250 years in´stead, they could build a house that even worked in the snowy parts of the world.
smirnofowner 1 month ago
Try watching this video the Michael Jackson's - Man In the Mirror
Inspiring !
Xezao 1 month ago
Wonderful, thank you.
booinski 1 month ago
very "COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL"
SuperFasterthanfast 1 month ago
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For all of you living between DC and Boston: Michael Reynolds will be doing a 3 day conference in Philly 4/17 to 4/19 on how to build these! Philly will be building the first official urban Earthship! check out the earthship website and search for philly
oldsoul247 1 month ago
very, very cool, but why the music? It's no funeral. On the contrary...
emdeewee 2 months ago
Very interesting. Each type of 'eco' design is a response to various requirements. I am based in SW France and I know from very recent experience that if you build a house ( any type of house ) you are eligible to pay VAT/TVA / tax on that build. So, the more manhours it takes the more you pay!!!! Check your local taxation before starting any project!!
solecfrance 2 months ago
@solecfrance You should think about a grass roots movement to defeat that tax! That sounds like an infringement on an individuals personal liberties. I would be paying that tax my whole life if that were the case. Your government has to much power.
markallen200 4 weeks ago
Can anyone answer these questions of mine?
What would be the square footage of a typical construction such as this? Also, how many tires would a typical construction of this configuration utilize?
imau2ber 2 months ago
Nice but the music is too loud
deanwhitbread 2 months ago
@ciarepairs Don't answer this guy, he trolls youtube for google ad-sense money!
StarcraftAlphaBeta 2 months ago
@rottingpig5 the one in Haiti cost them $4,000 to build. google earthship haiti
doodooheadfart 2 months ago
@ciarepairs the one in Haieti cost them $4,000 to build. google earthship haiti
doodooheadfart 2 months ago
woah...endless possibilities huh..???
happyfulone 2 months ago in playlist Free Energy & Self-Sufficiency
this technology is amazing in every way...as soon as I saw Michael Reynolds.....in Garbage Warrior...that made me a huge fan of all that they build...all over the world. Too bad I didn't catch this info years ago....I may have been able to build one for myself...those days are gone. As I am nearing the end of my life.
FrisellFan01 3 months ago
@FrisellFan01 you might consider inspiring your friends and family and maybe help them design earthships of their own. you might take trips with them to go and visit the one's in taos and other places :o)
doodooheadfart 2 months ago
the future is now.
hub23 3 months ago
Earthships for Attawapiskat!!
blackraven1515 3 months ago
How much?
1ghostronin 3 months ago
@1ghostronin the one in Haiti cost them $4,000 to build. google earthship haiti
doodooheadfart 2 months ago
Nice way to get the advantages of a fallout shelter without sacrificing rainwater catchment.
ColettezJamz75 3 months ago
I know that multiple "U's" can be attached to these homes, but does anyone have a rough idea as to what the square footage of a single "U" Survival Model earthship is? I've found from various places that earthships (on average of course) run approx. $200 per square foot and that on average a survival model goes for around $10,000. So by my math that's only around 50 square feet, surely these homes are larger than that right? Regardless, I too dream of one day living in an earthship!
bryantuten 3 months ago
@bryantuten U's are typically 18' wide and can go as much as 26' feet deep ( to effectively heat and cool depending on your environment). Which equates up to 468 sq ft per U
doodooheadfart 2 months ago
@doodooheadfart Awesome, thank you so much for the info, I really appreciate it!
bryantuten 2 months ago
I am just absolutely in love with these designs :)
feenxrising 3 months ago
Great illustrations Baki!
It's Brian from the March 2011 internship at the H.I.V.E.
Glad to see you're still illustrating for the company.
I liked watching the build, and I had some unanswered questions about the interior of this build.
Are those issues covered in another video?
Thanks.
TheNewAmericanMedia 3 months ago
@gareebee Lots of places, have lots of tires and cans around, with very little transport if you are anywhere near any civilization. Also, yes they are labor intensive, but there are plenty of folks that have got one up with just family and friends. And you say it's hard to keep moisture out? Where are you getting that information? They are designed for water to flow away from the building. Also on the suffocation effect pretty sure that's wrong too. Not perfect, but closer then current homes
asphixiatedaphid 3 months ago
@asphixiatedaphid It is still an involved process to find, gather and move hundreds of tires, plus all the other materials. I know of 2 parties building these things and the labor and time involved has taken it's toll. Many of the cans and tires were unsuitable, leading to extensive search. It is a huge commitment and few will take it on. The moisture issue comes from soil being a "sponge" in that moisture is slowly accumulated and finds ways inside (mold spots). It's not impossible, just hard.
gareebee 3 months ago
@asphixiatedaphid Okay, upon second viewing, I'll retract the moisture concern (saw the vapor barrier). Still, I'm trying to imagine who could build this. Few folks are in a position for the time commitment, not to mention finding others to help. Then there's the need to own land, obviously. I guess i think about revolutionizing the very idea of housing in a manner that most folks could afford. I think the answer lies in cutting-edge technology and portability (movable, expandable, adaptable ).
gareebee 3 months ago
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MrSchpankme 3 months ago
You'll never get me in one of these. They're confining (curved walls with curve-in ceilings are psychologically suffocating). extremely labor intensive and very difficult to keep moisture out. materials may be cheap, but locating and transporting them is not. But, hey, I'm sure several will be built by trust-fund types to impress their progressive friends. Nothing wrong with that, i suppose.
gareebee 3 months ago
@gareebee .. you actual came here to tell use this nonsense. You'll live in your Cube and like it, because that's how Saturn EL has programmed you; you will only do group think; you will not be an Individual, you will complain and ridicule when others move off from the herd. Thx for playing.
MrSchpankme 3 months ago
thank you for this post ,still doing ours,slow go ,one day it will be done and we here will be free thank you earthship for giving us a way out
13ou812 3 months ago
Size? anyone actually own and live in one of these?
u2star 3 months ago
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u2star 3 months ago
Sticker price on this puppy roughly?
joadhenry 3 months ago
@joadhenry $5 on the low side to $500,000 on the high..
TheDaedalx 3 months ago
I saw EEBU, liked it but it all looks like adapted for European climate Earth Ship technology. There some mention of straw bales but other than how much greener could it get?
HamzaaAbu 3 months ago
There's A LOT of cement and steel that goes into this building and I can't see why Reynolds does this if all he wants to do is to build houses with low carbon footprints and to bring down the price tag for a house?!?! Now listen all you people that thinks this is the greatest thing since sliced bread - THERE ARE MORE SUSTAINABLE, EASIER, FASTER, MORE DYNAMIC AND LOGICAL TECHNIQUES TO USE IF YOU WANT TO BE COMPLETELY OFF-GRID! Join us on EEBU and help design the Earthship of the future.
EarthshipSweden 3 months ago
I puzzled too about the strength of the main vaulted roof.
However, the design says it should hold, so.........clearly it should do. Michael mentions at 1:09 that the main vaulted roof is of ferrol-cement.....and it being 'set up' to receive several coats of plaster. 1:18.
In the 80s, I recall that we made some temporary plaster domes for units set on pounded soil walls using ONLY a chicken wire for guts. In fact they held up a hefty grassed roof garden rather nicely. We know better now.
HamzaaAbu 3 months ago
Aaaaaaahhhhh my god.........what an absolutely beautiful, illustrative presentation. I'm floored. Thanks soooo much.
HamzaaAbu 3 months ago 2
I would love to live there, in that house.
owl4man 3 months ago
Another Great Upload it does help when it is explained what each thing is.
glockman1727ak47 3 months ago
Amazing!
bdmenne 3 months ago
I hope this can bring the costs down somewhat. One day, I'd like to build one.
karen90631 3 months ago 2
and if there is a fire and the front exit is blocked how does one get out with no doors or windows except for the front of the ship? :/
FatDancer08 3 months ago
@FatDancer08
What on Earth is going to catch fire in this house?
It's dirt, concrete and glass. Even the tires that make the house won't catch fire.
I'd say it's a none-issue.
stedavid13 3 months ago
Nice design, I like it! What are the little vaults? Bathroom and utility room or something?
dslynx 3 months ago
Good design! .. But it seems to be a litle more complicated than the classic designs! ... Except for the roof, that's an excelent idea to be modeled in steelframing and cement.
gblixen 3 months ago
@gblixen Actually, I was a bit confused there. He said steel framing and "plaster". I can't imagine simple plaster being strong enough to hold up to the weight of all of that dirt and the slab roof leading to the cistern though. I also wonder why there is a separate cistern and operable skylight on each cell of the building. You'd think they could be steered into a couple. *shrugs*
DontFriendInviteMe 3 months ago
That is my future dream home.
missfuzzymittens 3 months ago 40
I'm looking to build in Sweden. But I'm worried about per-ma frost and its implications. Any ideas?
MrMichuzz 3 months ago
THATS SO AWESOME......YOU AND THE GUYS YOU TRAINED ARE PHENOMENAL NICE WORK ALL OVER THE WORLD
jdizzilicious 3 months ago 20