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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

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

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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

Audrey Wright

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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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