You’ve seen photos of Earthships and like the idea of living off the grid, but how do they really work? Today we’re sharing a great (and very detailed) tour of an Earthship in Taos, NM. The reason it’s so very detailed is that this particular Earthship is available to rent, so the video is a how-to guide for potential temporary residents.
According to the airbnb listing:
This house is called an Earthship, a totally off-grid house that catches its own rainwater, generates its own electricity and stays at a steady 72 degrees all year round without the use of any fuel or electricity what-so-ever!
Don’t let the term “Off Grid” fool you, this house has all the modern amenities. WiFi, Netflix with a flat screen tv and Bluray player, large refrigerator, large oven/range with a powerful exhaust hood, large bathroom with a luxuriously deep tub and stone all around. There is even a high-efficiency washing machine in case you need to do laundry.
The sun heats the house passively, but don’t worry, you can still sleep in after a late light with black-out shades that let you control when the sun illuminates this beautiful space.
Check out the full tour:
Since the video was taken literally minutes after they finished construction, take some time to peruse the photos of the fully furnished and completed space.
