The surprising sustainable house made from recycled waste

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Michael Reynolds is a visionary architect who in 1972 built his first sustainable house with recycled garbage, known as earthship or NaveTierra.

These types of houses, promoted by the organization Earthship Biotecture, are based on the recycling of materials and self-sufficiency for sustainable construction.

Characteristics of Earthships

Earthships are passive houses made of natural or recycled materials, such as tires filled with earth, soda cans, and bottles. These homes are self-sufficient and use locally available resources.

They have their own ventilation systems, maximize natural light, and have thick walls that provide acoustic and thermal insulation.

Integrated Systems and Benefits

In addition to recycled materials, earthships integrate systems for collecting, filtering, and cleaning rainwater, wastewater treatment, fruit and vegetable production, and self-consumption of solar and wind energy.

The houses have their own greenhouse

Comfort and Economy

These houses maintain a constant indoor temperature between 22 and 24ºC thanks to their walls with high thermal inertia. They also have greenhouses that provide food and a warm space.

The water recycling system collects rainwater, filters it, and reuses it for irrigation and toilet cisterns.

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