I like the idea of the tire bails in another video. No pounding dirt. And it's just as permanent. Earthquake proof. I hope to build some sort of hybrid off the grid house someday.
So cool I would love to check this out! I grew up in ambler and currently live in Philadelphia and have dreams of building one in the future. There is however a woman in West Philly who has been building an earthship for ages fighting with the city on permits and almost having her land stolen! She has beautiful plans to turn hers into a community center. Her name is Rashida Ali-Campbell!
Check out the earth ship in Australia , he has a earth pounding machine . The first coat for the wall he did it with a machine , and improved the air ducts
Cool project! It's too bad we haven't succeeded in doing anything like this in Philadelphia, yet. Ambler is one of those townships outside the city that have long fought to keep themselves separate from the City of Philadelphia. That would be relevant in terms of regional planning, zoning and building permits etc, as they relate to whether or not you can build an earthship. The ruins of one attempt in the city are on the lot at 41st and Warren Sts. The people who started it had it in mind to build a clinic and community center.
I have a serious question. I love the idea of using recycled material and dirt. However, I do not understand how one keeps plants and things from compromising the dirt that is used. From my (limited) experience with using dirt for various purposes, I have found that seeds and little bugs populate dirt. A plant growing in those tires would compromise the stability of the structure, or no?
The dirt is so packed that it's difficult for roots to get in. And they're topped in concrete on top of the wall with the bond beam. Then plastic separated the tires from the soil. Lastly the tires are also screwed together and the tire walls are very very stable.
Did you know in some places you couldnt have cisterns or take care of your own water cleaning .. they made you hook up to all the city services.. times are a changing..!!
You are making your own insulation...😁👍
I like the idea of the tire bails in another video. No pounding dirt. And it's just as permanent. Earthquake proof. I hope to build some sort of hybrid off the grid house someday.
Will look forward to the videos in the future. Keep up the good work 😊
Finding/making approved zoning for this is my question. 🙋🏾
Earthships!
So cool I would love to check this out! I grew up in ambler and currently live in Philadelphia and have dreams of building one in the future. There is however a woman in West Philly who has been building an earthship for ages fighting with the city on permits and almost having her land stolen! She has beautiful plans to turn hers into a community center. Her name is Rashida Ali-Campbell!
Check out the earth ship in Australia , he has a earth pounding machine . The first coat for the wall he did it with a machine , and improved the air ducts
Can you share the video please :)
Cool project! It's too bad we haven't succeeded in doing anything like this in Philadelphia, yet. Ambler is one of those townships outside the city that have long fought to keep themselves separate from the City of Philadelphia. That would be relevant in terms of regional planning, zoning and building permits etc, as they relate to whether or not you can build an earthship. The ruins of one attempt in the city are on the lot at 41st and Warren Sts. The people who started it had it in mind to build a clinic and community center.
This has been brought to my attention and I am correcting it, thank you!
I have a serious question. I love the idea of using recycled material and dirt. However, I do not understand how one keeps plants and things from compromising the dirt that is used. From my (limited) experience with using dirt for various purposes, I have found that seeds and little bugs populate dirt. A plant growing in those tires would compromise the stability of the structure, or no?
If you dig 10 feet into the ground you're not going to find anything growing there. Plants need sunlight and air and water to grow.
The dirt is so packed that it's difficult for roots to get in. And they're topped in concrete on top of the wall with the bond beam. Then plastic separated the tires from the soil. Lastly the tires are also screwed together and the tire walls are very very stable.
Did you know in some places you couldnt have cisterns or take care of your own water cleaning .. they made you hook up to all the city services.. times are a changing..!!
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