Not at all.” An Earthship is a concept developed by architect Michael Reynolds, whose group, Earthship Biotecture, is based in Taos, N.M. They helped the DeMatteises plan and build their home.

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The cost of materials, labor, and permits can also impact the overall cost of building an Earthship. However, building an Earthship can be an affordable and sustainable housing option in the long run.

Working in the construction industry since the age of 15 and inspired by alternative building techniques such as Cob building and Earthship biotecture (construction of off-the-grid dwellings whose ...

When construction is complete, Langton’s home will be an “Earthship,” made from recycled tires, aluminum cans, wine bottles, mud, straw and a lot of elbow grease.

A three-day workshop in 1992 at Taos, N.M. - the earthship capital of the world - changed everything. Instead of logs, the couple's dream home would be built of discarded tires, mud and aluminum cans.

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