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40 Bloody Good Reasons You Need To Build An Earthship
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40 Bloody Good Reasons You Need To Build An Earthship

An Earthship is an off the grid building designed for autonomous and self-sustained living.
It’s a unique design that combines smart construction, renewable energy sources and eco-friendly methods to produce a zero impact living space which offers the features and comfort of a 21st century home.

More info: medium.com

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    This Is the Earthship

    Looks a Bit Like A Hobbit’s Home

    It’s a Weird Looking Building

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    But, it’s Weird in a Very Cool Way

    Okay Last One, I Promise (it’s not the last one at all)

    It’s Off The Grid

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    But In No Way Primitive

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    In Fact, It Has ALL The Features of a 21st Century Home

    You Have Renewable Power

    And Recycled Water For All Your Needs

    Best Yet – Passive Heating And Cooling

    Yeah, Even In The Winters

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    You Have a Garden and Can Grow Delicious Veggies

    Or, Whatever You Like

    Or Maybe Just Grow Spice For Your Smoothies

    Dude, This is Totally a Win For Your Health

    And Spirituality, If You’re Into This Stuff

    It Will Unlock Your Creativity

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    Maybe Even Too Much

    Little To No Bills (maybe internet)

    Imagine This Is Your Backyard View

    And You See This Every Night

    So, You Want One ?

    Yeah, It’s An Unique Construction

    This Is Your Brick – Fuck Yeah Recycling

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    And These Are Your Brick’s Little Brothers

    It’s A Lot Of Hard Work

    But You Can Make It Yourself

    And It Can Be Really Fun

    You’re Always Going to Find An Eager To Help Friend

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    Or… Twenty…

    It’s Cheap Too, Built On Freebies (mostly)

    But It’s Rock Solid Baby

    The Earthship Is Eco-friendly And Self-sustainable

    You Can Build It In Most Locations

    And Make Your Own Community

    Focus Your Time On Things You Like To Do

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    And Be Genuinely Happy

    Reconnect With Nature Without Detaching From Society

    And Remember Who Is The Genius You Need To Thank

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    Audrey Wright is a freelance writer, blogger and graphic designer from London. Her hobbies include arts, travelling, music, outdoor activities and urban sports.

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    Audrey Wright is a freelance writer, blogger and graphic designer from London. Her hobbies include arts, travelling, music, outdoor activities and urban sports.

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    So Kaş
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We are planning to build an Earthship in south Turkey. 35m x 15m. We have levelled 2000sqm of land, we have the tyres, we are saving bottles and cardboard, we have a fabulous community of willing workers but we really need some folk with experience….how do we find them????

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    So Kaş
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We are planning to build an Earthship in south Turkey. 35m x 15m. We have levelled 2000sqm of land, we have the tyres, we are saving bottles and cardboard, we have a fabulous community of willing workers but we really need some folk with experience….how do we find them????

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