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polluted · 01-17-2009, 12:32 AM

Earthship is a concept - not limited to tires - it is a building that will take care of you by encountering and interacting with the biology and physics of the earth.

'BALLPARK' COSTS OF AN EARTHSHIP HOME ARE AS FOLLOWS...
50% LABOR
30% MATERIALS
20% SYSTEMS AND SUBCONTRACTORS

BASE THE ABOVE ON ABOUT $200 PER SF
These prices reflect the fact that you are building your utility systems as well as your shelter. Conventional housing provides only shelter and you pay monthly for your utilities.

LABOR PERCENTAGES OF THE COST FACTOR CHANGE IF YOU BUILD IT YOURSELF.

etc...

http://www.earthship.net/web/index.php

YOU WILL FIND THESE COSTS TO BE SIMILAR TO CONVENTIONAL CONSTRUCTION - BUT THE DIFFERENCE IS THESE EARTHSHIP HOMES HAVE LITTLE OR NO UTILITY BILL SO THE OVERALL MONTHLY LIVING EXPENSE (mortgage payment plus utility bills) IS LESS IN AN EARTHSHIP - NOT TO MENTION THE SECURITY OF HAVING YOUR OWN UTILITIES.

This is not a rigid thing - it is a concept that we help you apply to your specific situation. SECURITY, COMFORT AND "MINIMAL-TO-NO" MONTHLY UTILITY BILLS AS WELL AS USE IN ALL CLIMATES IS POSSIBLE WITH THIS CONCEPT.

If you are ready to begin the Earthship Experience, following are starting points that can help you decide what you want to do and how to prepare and actually begin your project.

grobbo22 · 01-17-2009, 02:40 AM

very cool. i found more videos on youtube incuding one where they show how the tires are filled/arranged. 400lbs per of dirt per tire, wow! sounds like a hell of a project though, how great would it be to have a self sustaining home?

01-17-2009, 12:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
polluted WT Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 977 Rep Power: 7982	Earthships-Biotecture < Earthship is a concept - not limited to tires - it is a building that will take care of you by encountering and interacting with the biology and physics of the earth. 'BALLPARK' COSTS OF AN EARTHSHIP HOME ARE AS FOLLOWS... 50% LABOR 30% MATERIALS 20% SYSTEMS AND SUBCONTRACTORS BASE THE ABOVE ON ABOUT $200 PER SF These prices reflect the fact that you are building your utility systems as well as your shelter. Conventional housing provides only shelter and you pay monthly for your utilities. LABOR PERCENTAGES OF THE COST FACTOR CHANGE IF YOU BUILD IT YOURSELF. etc... http://www.earthship.net/web/index.php YOU WILL FIND THESE COSTS TO BE SIMILAR TO CONVENTIONAL CONSTRUCTION - BUT THE DIFFERENCE IS THESE EARTHSHIP HOMES HAVE LITTLE OR NO UTILITY BILL SO THE OVERALL MONTHLY LIVING EXPENSE (mortgage payment plus utility bills) IS LESS IN AN EARTHSHIP - NOT TO MENTION THE SECURITY OF HAVING YOUR OWN UTILITIES. This is not a rigid thing - it is a concept that we help you apply to your specific situation. SECURITY, COMFORT AND "MINIMAL-TO-NO" MONTHLY UTILITY BILLS AS WELL AS USE IN ALL CLIMATES IS POSSIBLE WITH THIS CONCEPT. If you are ready to begin the Earthship Experience, following are starting points that can help you decide what you want to do and how to prepare and actually begin your project. polluted says.. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-17-2009, 02:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
grobbo22 game of words Join Date: May 2007 Co-Op: NO Vendor: NO Patient: YES Posts: 57 Rep Power: 107	Re: Earthships-Biotecture < very cool. i found more videos on youtube incuding one where they show how the tires are filled/arranged. 400lbs per of dirt per tire, wow! sounds like a hell of a project though, how great would it be to have a self sustaining home?

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