The first words out of his mouth are.. 'you are renting here'. I was fascinated with the detail. If renting, I would be glad he explained all the typical noises and how to do X, or Y. Great to see 45 years of continued development in passive solar and rain gather living. I am truly impressed that it is possible to live like that.
I can see why this video is useful when it comes to advice for renters. Anyone who has ever allowed a family member to hire their static caravan will be familiar with getting phone calls on the first night... "Where is the switch to turn on the gas bottles?, How do i get the shower to heat up,... where is the trip/reset fusebox for the electrics... It might seem patronising but if you have remote bookers who you are not going to see before they book, you don't want them to trash your tech because they did or didn't do something that they needed to do. people who WANT to have an eco holiday are not going to necessarily be tech savvy
Talking to others about this type of construction is interesting. You either have people that try and argue that it's a waste of money, won't last, ugly, and just arms crossed saying "NO" like a kid trying to eat a new vegetable. Or the people that are into saving money, being less dependent of the grid life, and being more green or being able to survive on your own with no outside help. Using what my utility bills are a month in a year is the only selling point I needed to get interested in this project and start research. Great job and fantastic videos. Thanks a lot for all the instructions.
Wow, What a great video. Your explanations are so clear and thorough. I am deeply grateful for the time you spent on this video and your thoughtful demonstrations. I'm slowly getting educated on earthship design and this video really helps me understand a little bit of how they work. Thanks so much and keep up the great work.
I am transfixed with this concept as I have always been interested in the 'off the grid' lifestyle. Even though there are a few smartasses, there are always a few, that's fine. These types ov humans are some ov the reasons why 'off the grid living' is such a great idea to me. The other is being able to live alone or with loving intelligent compassionate humans in happiness & peace. Being from a creative family unit, I imagine my Earthship as a geodesic plan with all the bells & whistles. I would also paint the home as I desired to as well. Thank you for your ingenuity & for sharing. Congrads on your completion ov your project. Please keep building them!
terrific vision, beautiful craftsmanship.excellent design. thanks for not selling those brains to the highest bidder, or we might all have to be living underground right now
I spent all kinds of time and money getting rid of the draftiness of my house, now Im figuring out how to make it drafty again, lol. Best of luck to you sir. We need a lot more of this kind of architechture.
i want to live in one of these one day. I live alone and I do not waste a lot of water as is and I dont use a lot of electricity. Im already half way off the grid as far as carbon foot prints are concerned. great jobs yall, this is great on so many levels
Dan, Love the videos. My wife and I stayed in the Euro last year, tried to get in touch with you before we came out for the week. We got to meet Ted and tour your place. Now we're land hunting to build our own. Keep posting!
I am very glad that you put this video up, including the instructions. Although I currently have no plans of staying a night there, you did the community a great service in informing people about what actually living in one might be like. This is the first video I have seen regarding these that was realistic about the fact that they are not like every other house and do have eccentricities. Your video was very informative and I wish you all the luck getting it rented out to responsible people at top dollar every night!
At only 8" rain per year you better not have too many guests that like to bathe on a regular basis. Have you ever thought of a atmospheric water generator? You can put one right in the green room and let all that humidity get turned into water.
"They" is the Taos County Mechanical Engineer Inspector. I was able to get homeowner permits for every other aspect but they were going to make me hire a professional to install the solar water heating system, even though I know how to do it.
HOW did I only just discover these biotecture videos!!?? Amazing job guys.. really appreciated as you have done what i have never seen.. proper detailed explanations with perfect shots to show it all,. THANK YOU!!!!
That itemization list is very helpful. Thanks for putting the effort in and making it available. It is going to help me quite a bit with my own home construction budget.
Great video! And GREAT idea to make a video for renters...so if they forget certain things, they can just refer to the video while they're renting! I love the Earthship concept ...who knows, I might be renting this from you someday!
I need to start planning a trip with the missus... That'll get her converted, and if it won't I don't know what will. I really like what you have done, and all the videos - I've seen them more times than I'd like to count. :)
as he states through out the video, this is a video for the use of a renter. I'm certain the renter will require a little instruction (plus it shows the viewer that the tv and internet is a possibility in these homes) :)
Checked the website for prices. Shows a $595 per week price, but the nightly price gets lost somehow. Says minimum two nights, $15 per extra guest...but no base rate per night. Just a fluke in the listing I thought you would want to know about. Congrats on completing your project!
Great job on your Earthship! Although I am in a conventional house, I am in the process of installing 2400 watts of solar on my roof and using a hybrid tier grid and off grid switchable setup so I can go off grid during a power outage. I may experiment with some solar water heat soon. Love your videos!
thumbs up.. very nice house Dan. it's very important that there is a competent captain to operate/sail an Earthship. the deposit should be astronomical and a aptitude test for tenant.
This looks like a classy earthship! While the video is obviously made for people who will rent this one, it's a pretty good explanation to anyone interested how one of these works. And it has wifi, wow! lol. I can imagine with one like this that seems high end, you could possibly even turn it to a 'smart-home' as well? I was thinking you could automate the windows, and control them from a smartphone maybe. That would be cool too
+Unz360 I like this idea. You could link humidity sensors to the venting systems to control humidity and reduce the chance of molds and mildew. I live in Georgia in the U.S. and even conventional housing has serious mold and mildew problems.
TBH, a smart earthship based on low power circuits would need say a one and a half foot square solar panel to run, and save a lot of hassle, as well as auto regulation of atmospheric interior :)
You could add a Antenna Panel on the wall high up to get TV broadcast. You can replace the toilet handle and get Buttons on the toilet instead of a handle with teardrops, 1 is for just number 1 and 2 teardrops for number 2. I would worry about Snakes crawling in the front door if it's left wide open.
great video. i had started looking at rammed earth housing as an owner builder but last few nights have been intrigued with the earthship style housing. excellent job you've done. g'day from australia.
Very well presented, clear, to the point and covers everything. I’ve been watching a lot of these and you certainly have presented the best I’m from the city originally and I still get squeamish about no drapes at night lol but guess blinds could be fitted to the greenhouse windows too.
I'm only just discovering this concept through your TH-cam channel (though it has SOME similarities with the geodesic dome I inhabited in part of the 70's). Been binging on your videos recently, and this tour of the finished state leaves me breathless. Fabulous. Wonderful. Amazing. Brilliant. Thanks for sharing.
such a good video on the basic thought behind an earthship, the benefits and clear instructions. i dont know what your name is but well done Dude ! :D very nice and informative and i could see that you really are passionate about it :)
A murphy was actually my original plan! Unfortunately, the reality of time and dead lines made that impossible. I will add a nice chair or two eventually.
It's been 5 years since this video. How is the home performing lately? I'm building a similar earthship in Colorado where we can't harvest rainwater, but the rest of the home's energy considerations will certainly benefit my needs. My Foundation will be concrete instead of tires, and I won't have the need to recycle my water for multiple uses since I'll have well water. My energy needs should be less than $1,000.00 per year.
My main question is, why not have a utility specific area of the house that is separate from the living space? There is "closet" space for water heater, filter system, etc, but minimal space for actual storage. All utility based fixtures can be isolated in a remote room/area of the house and all the associated plumbing/wiring can be routed there. And on another note, I thought you built that house for you and your wife
Can you give an approximate cost to build this model as well as the square footage? How do you obtain the required building permits to build something like this? Is it possible to obtain a conventional mortgage on a home like this? Very cool.
+Tron You can build a home like this from waste material and pallets for next to nothing, you will get better products, sinks ect at any demolition site,The only difference is you won't have to half as much to live there and this place is clearly made only available to those with serious money, Not for those on a strict budget living off grid
I think Earthships are great. What I don't like is having to pound dirt into thousands of tires. Could you build one using insulated concrete? Interesting videos. Thanks!
Did a great job...Thinking about doing one.. Not sure on the gray water planter set up with toilet and soap with plants? I have a aquaponics at my house and would like to put it in place of the other garden..I'd go with a bigger green house part. Seen one done that was about ten feet wide.. How long did it take you to finish your house?
You use biodegradable soap like this: www.google.com/search?q=biodegradable+soap&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiJ2r6DkL_fAhVs6oMKHQ8UCHgQ_AUIDygC&biw=1199&bih=761&dpr=2
Great job. Looks good. Shame I won't be out your way this year as planed. We stayed in one of the Earth Ships last year. Can you give us an approximate cost for the build? Thanks
Hey Dan, Nice job on your house. I live in Central Virginia next to UVA on the Eastern Side of the Blue Ridge Mountains. My question is- Do you know if the "Global House" style would work in the Virginia Climate? I can select a building site that will get a full day's sun, and plan to use well water since we get plenty of rain here year round and ground water is plentiful.
Nice, we could have used something like that when we stayed in the corner cottage. Great job building your earthship, Dan. Look forward to seeing all the videos you skipped. ;)
That's a lot of work. I'm surprised they didn't use the well known overhangs over the windows, sun comes in when sun is lower in winter and stays out when it's higher in the sky in summer.
That looks like a really pleasant space ... I don't suppose you know the name of the paint color in the first outer room, it is really nice and I am about to repaint the interior of my home.
Well impressed Sir. I am wondering why you don't seem to have an "Earth Toilet" (Humanure)? Or perhaps you do as well. This would, of course, produce manure and save on water. Thanks.
looks like a very cool build. i am looking for some affordable land in west texas to build something similar. i'd like to stay there to see the place & how it works up close.
Near the end of the tour (25.33) you mention that your studio earthship is not heating water with the sun. That, unfortunately, "they" wouldn't let you do it yourself. That "they" wanted to charge you a lot of money, so you decided not to go that route. But that your on-demand water heater is highly efficient and uses very little propane. ... Can you explain who "they" are? This, for me, is very significant, since you chose to go with an on-demand water heater system rather than pay what "they" wanted to charge you to install the solar water heating. Thanks in advance! ~Jared.
Informative! We are moving back home to Albuquerque. I am curious if one of these could be built in ABQ or Rio Rancho? We would love one of these to be our forever home!
Great job! I'm curious, if you don't mind sharing, how much did it cost you to build this studio Earthship? I'm interested in this model but am curious how much it costs to build on your own. Thanks in advance!
I like the concepts of water use but I like Straw Bale & Cob construction, not as labor intensive and more square footage and just as solar & water efficient. I think everyone needs to rethink how they live and what mark they leave for future generations.
i agree, im looking into rammed earth bricks made by hydraulic presses to build up the walls, then plastering it with adobe to help with earthquake survive ability, it should work very well.
I've been studying cob house construction as well. I think all these different ways of building homes is fascinating. We need to get out of the cookie cutter houses and start empowering ourselves more to build our lives from the ground up instead of relying on companies to do everything for us and get locked in debt traps. I never want a mortgage!
Rammed earth blocks don't survive earthquakes as well as straight Cob buildings or Straw buildings.It has been proven by shake table testing on more than one occasion.
Roger Spinks I wonder what the cost for something like this would be like. A lot of people like to talk about how efficient and practical building something like this would be but when I do the research there like 300 to $400,000....how did that happen??? lol
Hello congratulations big fan of your project. I watched.it many times just to extract the idea. I live in asia tropical weather wanted to build off grid also. I need help on how to build it, I'm single and really want to live close to nature
First the house is amazing, and I enjoyed the tour quite a bit. It would be cool to get information on annual costs, and the needed day to day tasks. #Energy How often do you have to have propane delivered? How long do the batteries last? And I didn't hear why a level of ~70 on the batteries was an issue. Does the house need larger batteries or more solar collectors? What happens during normal usage? The refrigerator looked _"normal"_ as opposed to one of those ultra insulated types, was there a reason for that? Did anyone think of using a backup (i.e.propane) refrigeration system? #Water What happens if the levels get low, do you get watered delivered? Should the tanks be bigger and/or the water collection area? What about clogged pipes (e.g. somebody using too much TP)? How hard is it to clear them, easy access? #Landscaping How far is the septic from the home, and what types of plants can be used with the "black" water? I've always wondered what it would be like to live _"off grid"_. Has anyone built a home like this in an isolated area? And as I'm getting older I worry about various maintenance issues. Hopefully a low water area, in the mountains, with the right landscaping would still look nice as time goes by? It is the dessert I suppose landscaping is rather challenging.
+Beorn Borg I'm not part of earthship so I hope you don't mind my fielding some of your questions. It's hard to establish how much propane needs to be delivered. I lived in a log cabin over the fall and winter in the northern regions and survived with a small space heater and propane range. However, two months into the winter and my bottle was empty and needed refilling. The bottle was approximately 20 gallon. Likewise, battery life is hard to pin down. the answer depends on use or abuse and how many deep cycles (how many times you nearly drain the battery) you cause. From what I understand, by keeping the battery levels no less than 70% filled, you can get 8 to 10 years from lead acid filled deep cycle batteries. Those are commonly used because they are the least expensive. Other batteries might have longer lifespan (20-30 years I think) but they are much more expensive. (may I suggest going to "off grid build's" page and seeing other videos which better describe some of this information and better?) Just a thought: Remember, though propane is relatively inexpensive currently, it is also a non-renewable resource and it would be better to find alternative methods (if possible). As I understand it, rain water in that region is scarce, so most water is pumped up from an underground aquifer. It's better to try to rely on rainwater, since it's free, which is probably why they try to ration it as much as possible. Also, relying on aquifers as a water source is thought to be cause for underground erosion and thus sinkholes. Clogging pipes happens everywhere and just like anybody else they probably have to call a plumber or septic specialist to use a tool called a "snake" to clear out obstructions. Believe it or not, you can just use regular plants in a leach field aka septic field. This isn't new technology and researching on the internet will probably net a better answer. You DON'T want to use plants to eat from a black water/leach field because there are pathogens that go with black water. You also don't want to use any deep rooted plants as their roots can clog up your septic field and then you'd need to contact a septic specialist to clear the pipes. I don't know how far a septic field has to be from your residence, but your local building code is probably a better source to answer this. I haven't built such a dwelling, but I'm considering it too, difficult though that might be at my advanced age. It's simply easier for younger people.
i like everything but the oven seems dangerous if someone doesn't know how to light it right also wondering how much this house cost to build i want to get into building a earthship but feel like it would be very expensive also why cant you go under 70% is it bad on the batteries?
I know this video is several years old but just a suggestion. When you're doing a video for a rental it might be best to clean the space of all personal items and clutter and make it look really presentable. Looks like a bachelor pad to be honest. Maybe also a little bit more attention to the decor and Flow of items. Just my suggestion. Maybe you've changed it since you initially did this video so you may have done an updated video.
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The first words out of his mouth are.. 'you are renting here'. I was fascinated with the detail. If renting, I would be glad he explained all the typical noises and how to do X, or Y. Great to see 45 years of continued development in passive solar and rain gather living. I am truly impressed that it is possible to live like that.
My wife and I are in Montana and watching these videos are very beneficial. Thank you.
thanks mike, glad to be of service
Really glad you showed us how to use a television. My life was lacking previously.
I can see why this video is useful when it comes to advice for renters. Anyone who has ever allowed a family member to hire their static caravan will be familiar with getting phone calls on the first night... "Where is the switch to turn on the gas bottles?, How do i get the shower to heat up,... where is the trip/reset fusebox for the electrics... It might seem patronising but if you have remote bookers who you are not going to see before they book, you don't want them to trash your tech because they did or didn't do something that they needed to do. people who WANT to have an eco holiday are not going to necessarily be tech savvy
Talking to others about this type of construction is interesting. You
either have people that try and argue that it's a waste of money, won't
last, ugly, and just arms crossed saying "NO" like a kid trying to eat a new
vegetable. Or the people that are into saving money, being less
dependent of the grid life, and being more green or being able to survive on
your own with no outside help.
Using what my utility bills are a month in a year is the only selling point I needed to get interested in this project and start research.
Great job and fantastic videos. Thanks a lot for all the instructions.
So, where I grew up, we had a cistern that caught rain water and we had to be cognizant of water use. This video reminded me of that.
Wow, What a great video. Your explanations are so clear and thorough. I am deeply grateful for the time you spent on this video and your thoughtful demonstrations. I'm slowly getting educated on earthship design and this video really helps me understand a little bit of how they work. Thanks so much and keep up the great work.
+Ted Williamson Yeah a lot of thought went into it.
+Ted Williamson glad to be of service
I am transfixed with this concept as I have always been interested in the 'off the grid' lifestyle. Even though there are a few smartasses, there are always a few, that's fine. These types ov humans are some ov the reasons why 'off the grid living' is such a great idea to me. The other is being able to live alone or with loving intelligent compassionate humans in happiness & peace. Being from a creative family unit, I imagine my Earthship as a geodesic plan with all the bells & whistles. I would also paint the home as I desired to as well.
Thank you for your ingenuity & for sharing.
Congrads on your completion ov your project. Please keep building them!
+Patrik Mata thanks patrik
I been looking at earth ship builds for a few years now. so far you have explained the mechanics the best
Thank you.. it's great to see that you can be sustainable without falling back into the dark ages.
When I was in Taos NM I got to tour these houses. Great job! Would love to have one.
thanks!
hilarious how in depth this is with like the stove, laundry, windows, TV.
terrific vision, beautiful craftsmanship.excellent design. thanks for not selling those brains to the highest bidder, or we might all have to be living underground right now
I spent all kinds of time and money getting rid of the draftiness of my house, now Im figuring out how to make it drafty again, lol. Best of luck to you sir. We need a lot more of this kind of architechture.
i want to live in one of these one day. I live alone and I do not waste a lot of water as is and I dont use a lot of electricity. Im already half way off the grid as far as carbon foot prints are concerned. great jobs yall, this is great on so many levels
Dan, Love the videos. My wife and I stayed in the Euro last year, tried to get in touch with you before we came out for the week. We got to meet Ted and tour your place. Now we're land hunting to build our own. Keep posting!
Great explanations it's helpful for those interested in earthship homes and those who visit via Airbnb. Thank you!
Pumped to stay here soon. Thank you for the wonderful explanation and job well done.
@Charlie Kelley, THANK YOU for your sacrifice for protecting our country!!
Great project! Love the earth tube AC idea:) Also, hilarious bathroom intro! "welcome to the bathroom!" LOL Thanks for a great video:)
Outside I love the old tires, discarded cement mixer, work buckets and piles of rocks. It seems relaxing in a trailer park kind of way!
I am very glad that you put this video up, including the instructions. Although I currently have no plans of staying a night there, you did the community a great service in informing people about what actually living in one might be like. This is the first video I have seen regarding these that was realistic about the fact that they are not like every other house and do have eccentricities.
Your video was very informative and I wish you all the luck getting it rented out to responsible people at top dollar every night!
thanks buddy glad it was uniquely useful
At only 8" rain per year you better not have too many guests that like to bathe on a regular basis. Have you ever thought of a atmospheric water generator? You can put one right in the green room and let all that humidity get turned into water.
Easier to just sink a well.
Atmospheric water generator? You mean a dehumidifier? Those require too much energy for his solar to handle.
Congrats on your Earthship! It's beautiful and inspiring. The video is great too. Very informative. Thanks for sharing!
Man, this is exactly what I would want. Maybe a 1 bedroom, but the layout is great.
Love this! I'd love to build an earth ship one day. I'm just picturing my toddler putting things in the cooling tubes! 😂
+Devin Israel love you!
I'm imagining my cats crawling in the cooling tubes and destroying the grey water planter. :/
Most cooling tubes are screened off on both ends.
Congratulations on finishing your project. It looks great, can't wait to plant my but on that polished flagstone. Take care my friend.
I love that this is just the beginning 🌱✨
What an awesome job!
I followed your project since the beginning.
It looks great.
Something to be proud of for sure.
"They" is the Taos County Mechanical Engineer Inspector. I was able to get homeowner permits for every other aspect but they were going to make me hire a professional to install the solar water heating system, even though I know how to do it.
this is an awesome video, also a good example to those wondering about earthships and how they work! thanks!
+Courtney Campion thanks courtney, glad you enjoyed
I appreciate the detail - awesome informative video - thank you so much!
HOW did I only just discover these biotecture videos!!?? Amazing job guys.. really appreciated as you have done what i have never seen.. proper detailed explanations with perfect shots to show it all,. THANK YOU!!!!
That itemization list is very helpful. Thanks for putting the effort in and making it available. It is going to help me quite a bit with my own home construction budget.
A for effort and concept. C for ease of use
Thanks for such an in-depth tour. I can also see that Earthships are designed for able-bodied people.
Great video! And GREAT idea to make a video for renters...so if they forget certain things, they can just refer to the video while they're renting! I love the Earthship concept ...who knows, I might be renting this from you someday!
I need to start planning a trip with the missus... That'll get her converted, and if it won't I don't know what will. I really like what you have done, and all the videos - I've seen them more times than I'd like to count. :)
thanks for teaching me how to operate a television
as he states through out the video, this is a video for the use of a renter. I'm certain the renter will require a little instruction (plus it shows the viewer that the tv and internet is a possibility in these homes) :)
awesome love your place i wish i can have one like that
Incredible! Great business investment idea. Really enjoyed your virtual tour. Thanks!!!
Checked the website for prices. Shows a $595 per week price, but the nightly price gets lost somehow. Says minimum two nights, $15 per extra guest...but no base rate per night. Just a fluke in the listing I thought you would want to know about. Congrats on completing your project!
I hope they have these in the new Star Wars movies ... they'd be great, they look like little space colony shelters!
Great job on your Earthship! Although I am in a conventional house, I am in the process of installing 2400 watts of solar on my roof and using a hybrid tier grid and off grid switchable setup so I can go off grid during a power outage. I may experiment with some solar water heat soon. Love your videos!
thanks feller! keep on truckin
thumbs up.. very nice house Dan. it's very important that there is a competent captain to operate/sail an Earthship. the deposit should be astronomical and a aptitude test for tenant.
This looks like a classy earthship! While the video is obviously made for people who will rent this one, it's a pretty good explanation to anyone interested how one of these works. And it has wifi, wow! lol. I can imagine with one like this that seems high end, you could possibly even turn it to a 'smart-home' as well? I was thinking you could automate the windows, and control them from a smartphone maybe.
That would be cool too
+Unz360
I like this idea. You could link humidity sensors to the venting systems to control humidity and reduce the chance of molds and mildew.
I live in Georgia in the U.S. and even conventional housing has serious mold and mildew problems.
ya good point, hmm.. maybe we're onto something there. Smart earthships! Smart earth homes, clean smart ships etc ha
TBH, a smart earthship based on low power circuits would need say a one and a half foot square solar panel to run, and save a lot of hassle, as well as auto regulation of atmospheric interior :)
You could add a Antenna Panel on the wall high up to get TV broadcast. You can replace the toilet handle and get Buttons on the toilet instead of a handle with teardrops, 1 is for just number 1 and 2 teardrops for number 2. I would worry about Snakes crawling in the front door if it's left wide open.
great video. i had started looking at rammed earth housing as an owner builder but last few nights have been intrigued with the earthship style housing. excellent job you've done. g'day from australia.
cheers
Very well presented, clear, to the point and covers everything. I’ve been watching a lot of these and you certainly have presented the best
I’m from the city originally and I still get squeamish about no drapes at night lol but guess blinds could be fitted to the greenhouse windows too.
I'm only just discovering this concept through your TH-cam channel (though it has SOME similarities with the geodesic dome I inhabited in part of the 70's). Been binging on your videos recently, and this tour of the finished state leaves me breathless. Fabulous. Wonderful. Amazing. Brilliant. Thanks for sharing.
+Henry Postulart wow henry that puts a lot of gas in our tank, thank man
+Henry Postulart or shall we say, charge in our batteries
i would like to see the solar layout. batteries, solar panels, etc...
Jasen Denney that would be another hour just saying lol
Good job Dan and thanks for sharing all of your vids.
This house is very smart built that i wan't to live there for my entire life but it's probably already rented
Build your own!
You can find them for sale and also build your own.
I love the house and I'm sure you are proud of the results.
A real estate agent or other actor would make this video more attractive to renters.
such a good video on the basic thought behind an earthship, the benefits and clear instructions. i dont know what your name is but well done Dude ! :D very nice and informative and i could see that you really are passionate about it :)
A murphy was actually my original plan! Unfortunately, the reality of time and dead lines made that impossible. I will add a nice chair or two eventually.
It's been 5 years since this video. How is the home performing lately? I'm building a similar earthship in Colorado where we can't harvest rainwater, but the rest of the home's energy considerations will certainly benefit my needs. My Foundation will be concrete instead of tires, and I won't have the need to recycle my water for multiple uses since I'll have well water. My energy needs should be less than $1,000.00 per year.
I love this idea, I hope to build my own someday. Very cool, keep doing what you do! :)
Ever get around to it?
God I'm so glad he walked us through the turning on the TV lol
lolz
Beautiful, I love it. Good stuff.
My main question is, why not have a utility specific area of the house that is separate from the living space? There is "closet" space for water heater, filter system, etc, but minimal space for actual storage. All utility based fixtures can be isolated in a remote room/area of the house and all the associated plumbing/wiring can be routed there. And on another note, I thought you built that house for you and your wife
this was built exactly to mike reynolds design and specifications. in the future, i might build differently
Cool man! I like your house. :)
I would like rent one first for about a year, but it looks like something I would love to own.
Congratulatios!, is a beautiful house
Excellent presentation.
hey man build a box around your water pump to muffle the sound
Yeah they didn't seem to think that through.
Can you give an approximate cost to build this model as well as the square footage? How do you obtain the required building permits to build something like this? Is it possible to obtain a conventional mortgage on a home like this? Very cool.
+Tron You can build a home like this from waste material and pallets for next to nothing, you will get better products, sinks ect at any demolition site,The only difference is you won't have to half as much to live there and this place is clearly made only available to those with serious money, Not for those on a strict budget living off grid
@@ravenbloodommo Not one that looks like that. Probably at min. $40K but that's really cheap for a home like that one.
True that.
Awesome! How much does this design cost to build ?
I think Earthships are great. What I don't like is having to pound dirt into thousands of tires. Could you build one using insulated concrete? Interesting videos. Thanks!
There's alternatives to the tires.
Did a great job...Thinking about doing one.. Not sure on the gray water planter set up with toilet and soap with plants? I have a aquaponics at my house and would like to put it in place of the other garden..I'd go with a bigger green house part. Seen one done that was about ten feet wide.. How long did it take you to finish your house?
You should we love our Earthship.
You use biodegradable soap like this:
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Great job. Looks good. Shame I won't be out your way this year as planed. We stayed in one of the Earth Ships last year. Can you give us an approximate cost for the build?
Thanks
Hey Dan, Nice job on your house.
I live in Central Virginia next to UVA on the Eastern Side of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
My question is- Do you know if the "Global House" style would work in the Virginia Climate? I can select a building site that will get a full day's sun, and plan to use well water since we get plenty of rain here year round and ground water is plentiful.
Nice build. You did an amazing job!
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Nice, we could have used something like that when we stayed in the corner cottage. Great job building your earthship, Dan. Look forward to seeing all the videos you skipped. ;)
good job the house looks nice.
That's a lot of work. I'm surprised they didn't use the well known overhangs over the windows, sun comes in when sun is lower in winter and stays out when it's higher in the sky in summer.
whats a lot of work?
How can I buy one ofthese earthships?
HI, thanks for your video, beautiful earthship indeed. Can you have other appliances, such as a dish machine?
+Elena Santana yes of course. Better to do your dishes during the day if possible
Awesome work!!!!!!!!
thanks firebird!
That looks like a really pleasant space ... I don't suppose you know the name of the paint color in the first outer room, it is really nice and I am about to repaint the interior of my home.
It must be really expensive... I really like the entrance and the windows.
23:21 Looks like a GREAT lightning storm going on outside.
Well impressed Sir. I am wondering why you don't seem to have an "Earth Toilet" (Humanure)? Or perhaps you do as well. This would, of course, produce manure and save on water. Thanks.
blackwater gardens outside are the 4th use of rainwater :)
looks like a very cool build. i am looking for some affordable land in west texas to build something similar. i'd like to stay there to see the place & how it works up close.
+GEODEAHOLIC M feel free! Its on AirBnB
if i can bring my kitty, she is well behaved, never scratches anything but her cardboard pad. (she wears one out every couple months).
Hm, might consider using sound insulation for the pumps in future designs
no shit, right!
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Near the end of the tour (25.33) you mention that your studio earthship is not heating water with the sun. That, unfortunately, "they" wouldn't let you do it yourself. That "they" wanted to charge you a lot of money, so you decided not to go that route. But that your on-demand water heater is highly efficient and uses very little propane. ... Can you explain who "they" are? This, for me, is very significant, since you chose to go with an on-demand water heater system rather than pay what "they" wanted to charge you to install the solar water heating. Thanks in advance! ~Jared.
Informative! We are moving back home to Albuquerque. I am curious if one of these could be built in ABQ or Rio Rancho? We would love one of these to be our forever home!
+OceanGirl of course
Great job! I'm curious, if you don't mind sharing, how much did it cost you to build this studio Earthship? I'm interested in this model but am curious how much it costs to build on your own. Thanks in advance!
I like the concepts of water use but I like Straw Bale & Cob construction, not as labor intensive and more square footage and just as solar & water efficient. I think everyone needs to rethink how they live and what mark they leave for future generations.
i agree, im looking into rammed earth bricks made by hydraulic presses to build up the walls, then plastering it with adobe to help with earthquake survive ability, it should work very well.
I've been studying cob house construction as well. I think all these different ways of building homes is fascinating. We need to get out of the cookie cutter houses and start empowering ourselves more to build our lives from the ground up instead of relying on companies to do everything for us and get locked in debt traps. I never want a mortgage!
Rammed earth blocks don't survive earthquakes as well as straight Cob buildings or Straw buildings.It has been proven by shake table testing on more than one occasion.
Roger Spinks I wonder what the cost for something like this would be like. A lot of people like to talk about how efficient and practical building something like this would be but when I do the research there like 300 to $400,000....how did that happen??? lol
Annakia google Cob Building, labor intensive but cheaper to build.
fantastic video
Hello congratulations big fan of your project. I watched.it many times just to extract the idea. I live in asia tropical weather wanted to build off grid also. I need help on how to build it, I'm single and really want to live close to nature
These are so cool ... how much would something like this sell for?
the septic, you can buy pellets and reuse the water for gardening., Do you use the eco septic system or normal for pickup? this can be a solution.
First the house is amazing, and I enjoyed the tour quite a bit. It would be cool to get information on annual costs, and the needed day to day tasks.
#Energy
How often do you have to have propane delivered? How long do the batteries last? And I didn't hear why a level of ~70 on the batteries was an issue. Does the house need larger batteries or more solar collectors? What happens during normal usage? The refrigerator looked _"normal"_ as opposed to one of those ultra insulated types, was there a reason for that? Did anyone think of using a backup (i.e.propane) refrigeration system?
#Water
What happens if the levels get low, do you get watered delivered? Should the tanks be bigger and/or the water collection area? What about clogged pipes (e.g. somebody using too much TP)? How hard is it to clear them, easy access?
#Landscaping
How far is the septic from the home, and what types of plants can be used with the "black" water?
I've always wondered what it would be like to live _"off grid"_. Has anyone built a home like this in an isolated area? And as I'm getting older I worry about various maintenance issues. Hopefully a low water area, in the mountains, with the right landscaping would still look nice as time goes by? It is the dessert I suppose landscaping is rather challenging.
+Beorn Borg I'm not part of earthship so I hope you don't mind my fielding some of your questions.
It's hard to establish how much propane needs to be delivered. I lived in a log cabin over the fall and winter in the northern regions and survived with a small space heater and propane range. However, two months into the winter and my bottle was empty and needed refilling. The bottle was approximately 20 gallon.
Likewise, battery life is hard to pin down. the answer depends on use or abuse and how many deep cycles (how many times you nearly drain the battery) you cause. From what I understand, by keeping the battery levels no less than 70% filled, you can get 8 to 10 years from lead acid filled deep cycle batteries. Those are commonly used because they are the least expensive. Other batteries might have longer lifespan (20-30 years I think) but they are much more expensive. (may I suggest going to "off grid build's" page and seeing other videos which better describe some of this information and better?)
Just a thought: Remember, though propane is relatively inexpensive currently, it is also a non-renewable resource and it would be better to find alternative methods (if possible).
As I understand it, rain water in that region is scarce, so most water is pumped up from an underground aquifer. It's better to try to rely on rainwater, since it's free, which is probably why they try to ration it as much as possible. Also, relying on aquifers as a water source is thought to be cause for underground erosion and thus sinkholes. Clogging pipes happens everywhere and just like anybody else they probably have to call a plumber or septic specialist to use a tool called a "snake" to clear out obstructions.
Believe it or not, you can just use regular plants in a leach field aka septic field. This isn't new technology and researching on the internet will probably net a better answer. You DON'T want to use plants to eat from a black water/leach field because there are pathogens that go with black water. You also don't want to use any deep rooted plants as their roots can clog up your septic field and then you'd need to contact a septic specialist to clear the pipes.
I don't know how far a septic field has to be from your residence, but your local building code is probably a better source to answer this.
I haven't built such a dwelling, but I'm considering it too, difficult though that might be at my advanced age. It's simply easier for younger people.
Love it earth ship master.
Looks great, but what do you mean by "studio", I don't see a workspace?
If it was in England bath would not be a problem where does your Surage go and I'd like to see the other end of one of the cooling pipes
i like everything but the oven seems dangerous if someone doesn't know how to light it right also wondering how much this house cost to build i want to get into building a earthship but feel like it would be very expensive also why cant you go under 70% is it bad on the batteries?
I know this video is several years old but just a suggestion. When you're doing a video for a rental it might be best to clean the space of all personal items and clutter and make it look really presentable. Looks like a bachelor pad to be honest. Maybe also a little bit more attention to the decor and Flow of items. Just my suggestion. Maybe you've changed it since you initially did this video so you may have done an updated video.
looks amazing well done bro
"Welcome to the Bathrooom!!! Okay, that was stupid..alright so this is the Bathroom" hahaha the guy giving the tour is fukin hilarious!