We Build Earthships
We build Earthships for people.
We have several designs that you can choose from, according to your budget and your location.
You can purchase construction plans from our online store and build your own home or hire Earthship Biotecture to construct it for you.
People usually have the misconception that Earthships are cheap to build, but it is not the case. It is, however, ultimately cheaper to own in the long-term, having never again to pay utility bills. If we build it for you, labor and materials to turnkey finish runs approximately $275-$375 per sq ft depending on the model you choose.
If you are in the planning phase already, and you have land and funding, then you can get a consultation with Michael Reynolds, the rates are $ 400 USD per hour or $ 250 USD for 1/2hour.
You may submit the Build Inquiry Form to begin the process.
For a Pre-Built Earthship, or land in the Greater World Community
Global Model
The Global Earthship design performs in almost any climate around the world. The main features of this design include a double layer of glass (“double greenhouse”) between the inner living spaces and the outside and the use of underground cooling tubes and convection skylights which work together to provide ventilation and natural air conditioning for the building.
Global Model Earthships have been built in numerous places across the World, for example in France, Germany, Mexico, Canada and across the United States.
“Off-the-rack” construction drawings are available for purchase and range in size from studio to three bedrooms.
Visitors to the Greater World Community can rent one of these model homes for the night and experience how comfortable it is to live in an autonomous home.
Encounter
The ENCOUNTER model Earthship is a modified global model at 30% less per square foot,.
Unity
This model feature U-Shaped rooms, each surrounded by thermal mass.
Refuge
The Refuge Earthship is currently the lowest cost model, designed to be constructed with more universal and low cost materials, and simplified techniques.
If you have any inquiries about building,
please email us at: reception@earthship.com
Earthship Biotecture guides clients through the planning and permitting phases of Earthship construction. We have decades of experience navigating the municipal building department regulations. We help clients understand the building process from choosing an appropriate site and sourcing recycled materials to selecting efficient appliances and maintaining their Earthship systems.
We will use the information provided to proceed with the permitting and start staging the core requirements for a successful build.
