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Hephzibah
Ministries
Earthships
Earthship houses kind of sound like something out of a science fiction movie 4 and they kind of look like it too. However, as far as offgrid homes go, they are a fantastic option.
Earthships are often built with recycled materials like old tires, glass
bottles, and aluminum cans. Right off the bat, you9re helping keep
the world clean by keeping those materials out of the landfills.
After that, earthship homes are designed to take care of the people
living in them. The structure is often sound enough to withstand natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes. Wind turbines and solar
energy provide electricity, black water is treated by onsite botanical
cells, and homes are often built into hillsides to take advantage of
thermal energy for climate control.
They usually have a built-in greenhouse where you can grow food.
As a bonus, the oxygen given off by the plants provide the air-tight
home with superior air quality.
Living Off the Grid in a Sustainable Home
Do you dream of independence from your utility bills? Do you want
to do your part by building a sustainable home and reducing your
carbon footprint on the earth?
There are so many great ideas for building sustainable, off-grid
homes that still offer many of the creature comforts that you are
used to. Of course, a lot will be different, but isn9t that part of the
adventure?
Check out more fantastic ideas for off-grid homes on our site and
learn how to get started on your own dream home today!
