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I have never heard of “Earthship” when looking at green homes before, I am so glad I stumbled upon this article as It has really made me think about my own set up and maybe even changed my mind and build one for my family. Basicly an Earthship is a very green, sustainable home. “Earthships can be built in any part of the world and still provide electricity, potable water, contained sewage treatment and sustainable food production. The Most Versatile and Economical sustainable green building design in the world” The great thing about these designs is Earthships catch water from the sky (rain & snow melt) and use it four times. Earthships are 100% sustainable homes that are both cheap to build and awesome to live in. 1) Sustainable does not mean primitive When people hear about sustainable, off-the-grid living, they usually picture primitive homes divorced from the comforts of the 21st century. 2) Free Food 3) Brilliant Water Recycling 4) Warmth & Shelter 5) Energy 6) Freedom 7) Easy to build Related:  `test 1016`test 1016Abaut

alchemical archives BlogBooker - Blog Book Earthship | Ekopedia Un article de Ékopédia, l'encyclopédie pratique. Les Earthships (ou Vaisseaux terrestres) sont des habitations inventées par l'architecte américain Mickael Reynolds dans les années 70 avec comme perspective de créer des habitations totalement autonomes à moindre coût. Exemple de construction Earthship autonome Pour atteindre ses objectifs, Mickael Reynolds s'est basé sur : la récupération de matériaux (pneus usés, des canettes, des bouteilles en verre, chutes de bois...), la production d'énergie à l'aide de panneaux solaires, d'éoliennes ou d'autres sources d'énergies renouvelables, une orientation au sud, une construction de mur isolante massive, la récupération et l'épuration des eaux de pluie. Le but ultime des Earthships étant l'auto-suffisance, on peut également trouver des toilettes sèches, et autres installations, afin de recycler les déchets humains pour rendre le raccordement aux égouts inutiles. Concept Le concept de l'Earthship est donc basé sur trois idées: Module-U Module Serre

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11 reasons why Earthships are the future - I Heart Intelligence Earthships are the 21st century’s 100% sustainable homes that offer comforts like no other green building style you have ever seen! They are the modern way of living cheap and in harmony with nature. Here are 11 reasons why Earthships are so amazing: 1. Grow your own food! The Earthship is equipped with 2 greenhouses that can grow crops through the whole year! 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.Made of byproducts of modern society The basic parts of the Earthship are recycled byproducts– that’s the reason why they are so cheap. 10. 11. Hat tip to High Existance for inspiring us and providing the images.

Peinture à la farine. Simple et à petit prix à partager pour vos amis. - ¤ peinture à la farine ¤ laissez vous tenter par une belle peinture (avec les pigments naturels), écologique, résistante, simple, pour un coût ridicule. Ingrédients pour 3 litres de peinture à la farine - 300g de farine - 3l d’eau - 600g de pigment - 300ml d’huile de lin Recette de la peinture à la farine *Faire chauffer une vieille marmite, verser 300g de farine avec 300ml d’eau, quand çà commence à chauffer, verser au fur et à mesure 3 litres d’eau en remuant (comme pour une sauce blanche), et porter à ébullition pendant 10 minutes (et vous avez une sauce blanche sans le beurre). *Y ajouter alors 600g de pigment, et 300ml d’huile de lin, porter de nouveau à ébullition pendant 30 minutes. *Laisser froidir, c’est prêt, nous avons fabriqué 3 litres de peinture suédoise. Utilisation *Nettoyer les bois avant application (un coup de nettoyeur haute pression est parfait), je vous conseille de retirer la peinture ou lasure existante (ou poncer grossièrement).

Translate This Button: Website translation tool (52 languages) Cause and Effect Graphic Organiser Cause and Effect diagrams, also called sequence of events diagrams, are a type of graphic organizer that describe how events affect one another in a process. The student must be able to identify and analyze the cause(s) and the effect(s) of an event or process. In this process, the student realizes how one step affects the other. There are many models of cause and effect events, including: Printouts: Disjointed Events: One Cause Leading to Multiple Events: Multiple Causes Leading to One Event: Chains of Cause and Effect Events: Loops of Cause and Effect Events: Related Printouts:

A Look at the Models of Earthships A Look at the Models of Earthships Earthship designs are constantly evolving because they are decentralized and many are built each year. This allows for constant evolution. We have many models in our history which all played their part in our on going evolution. Climate, budget and your individual needs play a big part in determining which Earthship prototype is right for you. The Custom Earthship A custom Earthship is the most expensive and time consuming approach. Design is the first step in a custom Earthship. The Phoenix Custom Earthship Global Model Earthship Our most universal model for the developed world is the Global Model. We can customize any floor plan for the Global model, we have versions with garages and other options as well. This can make the drawings cost a few thousand more but does not necessarily increase the build cost. Tropical Earthship Simple Survival Models The minimal budget applications first of all require a no building permit situation. Four Season Survival Model

Vous avez un poêle? Ça vous dirait de vous chauffer gratuitement tout l’hiver? Débrouille – Se chauffer : Je suis ravie de pouvoir vous expliquer une manière de pouvoir vous chauffer GRATUITEMENT tout l’hiver et chaque année. Bien entendu, il vous faudra un peu travailler en été mais pas tant que ça… vous allez comprendre! Vous êtes prêt(e)? On y va : Matériel : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Comment faire? Prenez deux seaux identiques. Percez le dessous du premier seau aussi… avec une mèche très petite. Placez le seau à trou-trou dans le deuxième seau qui n’a pas de trou. Mettez du carton et du papier dans le seau. Si le papier avec des couleurs vous fait peur, prenez du carton dans le container (du carton sans trace de colle) Recouvrez le tout avec de l’eau. Ensuite mettez le seau à l’abri et laissez macérer une nuit. Le lendemain, enchâssez la scie mélangeuse (Elle est faite maison) dans le manchon de votre perceuse. Réduisez le tout en pâte à papier… Vous allez voir la scie sur le manchon est hyper efficace. Tracez le contour…avec un bic ou un crayon. Quand la pâte sera sèche.

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