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Earthship Biotecture

An eco-friendly building approach utilizing recycled materials and off-grid technologies for sustainable, autonomous homes.

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Surprisingly, this one has nothing to do with aliens. Earthships are passive solar houses made from both natural and up-cycled materials. Pioneered by architect Michael Reynolds in the 70’s, these homes utilize sustainable architecture, rely solely on natural energy sources, and are wildly accessible—a person with zero construction skills can build one. The best examples of New Mexico’s Earthships can be found in Taos, and you can even rent them by the night. Honorable Mentions: Eldora Craft Chocolate, Ethyl the Whale, Echo Amphitheater

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Earthship Biotecture Articles

  • The Best Things to Do in New Mexico (from A to Z)

    Tucked in the heart of America’s southwest lies the Land of Enchantment: miles upon miles of vast desert, caves, museums, wacky installations and…aliens? This patch of the U.S is where artists retreat, where adobes outnumber hotels, and where your imagination can run absolutely wild. From strange rock formations and plunging caverns to Earthships and UFO […]

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