The Euro Earthship - $400,000

The Euro Earthship features Michael Reynolds' latest in earthship technologies and design.  The separate greenhouse separated from the main living space allows for superior temperature control.  The home features cooling through tubes buried in the berm behind the home.  The roof will slope to the north allowing higher ceilings near the windows.  The three bedroom, two bath design makes this home perfect for families.  As construction continues, this would be a perfect time to make an offer on this home while you still would have the opportunity to specify interior finishes.

Recent Construction - February 2009

The following video tour will show you the home under construction. A full-time crew is rapidly completing this home and will hopefully have construction completed within the next couple of months.

Photographs

The entire shell is in place.  This view shows the exterior of the greenhouse.

The front door opens up directly into the greenhouse which also serves as the main hall for the home.  In a few months, this will be filled with a lush green jungle of plants taking water from the home's gray water system and filtering the water through their roots.

The first of the homes 3 bedrooms sits at its far west end.  Glass doors and windows bring in light from the greenhouse.  Tires filled with rammed earth make the exterior walls, while the adjacent room is separated by a can wall.  Later on all of these walls will be plastered and a permanent floor will cover the dirt.

The home features two bathrooms - both plumbed with both fresh water for the sinks and showers, and gray water for the toilets. This bathroom is near the two smaller bedrooms and kitchen.  Behind it is a pantry area that will also house the home's laundry equipment. 

Looking out the home from the main kitchen and living area, the high desert and mountain views create a pleasing panorama.

Please check back as these pictures will be replaced with newer ones as construction on the home progresses.

The plans

Michael Reynolds and Earthship Biotecture are building this 3 bedroom , 2 bath earthship in the Greater World Community.  The picture above shows the south elevation with the exception that the walls will have a stucco covering rather than the stone facade shown here. (click on picture for a full size version).  The home is sized and price comparable to similar traditional homes in the Taos area so sustainability meets affordability in a home sized for family livability.  Earthship Biotecture even guarantees that annual utility bills for this home will not exceed $100 per year (contact broker for details)!

As seen from the west, those familiar with earthship design will note both similarities and differences from previous earthship.  The top of the greenhouse is the highest point of the house and features an operable ventilation box to exhaust hot hair.  The photovoltaic panels sit at the top of the greenhouse.  The primary doors to the home enter through the greenhouse enabling this space to serve as an airlock thus further separating interior living space from the outside air.

The floor plan shows the layout of the rooms.

• The greenhouse contains most of the homes gray water planters.  Here the plan shows how it runs the entire length of the home.

• The left (west) side shows the home's two smaller bedrooms, each entered from the greenhouse.

• The next section of the house features a bathroom toward the front and a laundry/mechanical room to the back.  The bathroom faces the greenhouse, while the laundry mechanical room comes off of the kitchen area of the great room.

• The great room forms the heart of the home and sits at its center.  The kitchen and dining area occupies the west section, while the living area sits to the right.  A cold weather drape allows this room to be either opened or closed to the greenhouse depending upon the temperature preferences of the residents and the warmth level in both areas.

• The right (east) end features a spacious master suite - complete with its own bath.

Work started on this earthship during the summer of 2008 and workers are busy constructing this home.  Now would be a great time to place this unique, beautiful, and innovative home under contract to have it customized to your desires.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main (575) 758-3606

MLS #

85443

Status

Active

Type

Earth Ship

Address

19 Gorge View

Unit #

lot 43

City

Taos

State

NM

Zip

87571

Area

WEST GORGE BRDG (53B)

Class

RESIDENTIAL

Asking Price

$400,000

 

John Kejr

 

Dreamcatcher Real Estate

 

Main (575) 758-3606

 

(575) 779-1209

 

515 Gusdorf Road

 

Taos NM 87571

 

 

 

# of Bedrooms

3

# of Full Baths

2

# of Partial Baths

0

Garage Capacity

0

GARAGE TYPE

None

LAND COVER

Sagebrush

RESTRICTIONS

Yes

SURFACE WATER

None

MANUFACTU

No

Number of Acres

1.50

Price Per Acre

 

Zoning

None

Approx. Year Built

2008

Subdivision

Greater World

Community

Elementary School

Taos

Elementary

Middle School/High School

Taos

Approx. Square Feet

1800

 

 

STYLE

Solar, Earth Ship

STORIES

One Story

FOUNDATION

Yes

ROOF TYPE

Flat

ROOF MATERIAL

Pro Panel

CONSTRUCTION

Alternative,

Combination

CEILING

Vaulted Ceilings

WINDOWS

Thermopane,

Skylights

PORCH/PATIO

Patio

FLOORS

Mud, Flagstone

FIREPLACE

One, Wood Stove

ELECTRIC

Off the Grid

SEWER

Septic

GAS

Propane

HEATING

Solar Passive, Wood

Stove

WATER

Cistern

WATER HEATER

Gas, Solar

APPLIANCES

Gas Oven, Gas Range,

Refrigerator

INTERIOR

AMENITIES

Smoke Detector(s)

LOT

DESCRIPTIONS

View, Gentle Slope

EXTERIOR AMENIT

IES

Greenhouse, Gutters

UTILITIES

Off Grid

DRIVEWAY

Gravel, Bladed

Tax Amount

tbd

Insurance

 

Owner Financing Y/N

Yes

Fee Description

 

Fees $

 

Rental Amounts

 

Financing Terms

negotiable

Directions

US 64 west 3.3 miles past west end of gorge

bridge to right on Earthship way. .3 miles to

intersection, take right on Gorge View. .2 miles to

house on right.

Public Remarks

Michael Reynolds designed and built earthship in Greater World Community. Construction completion

anticipated early 2009 so buy now to choose finishes. New "Euro Earthship" design features cooling

tubes, greenhouse, and the latest in earthship design and systems. 3 BR 2 BA size. Seller

guarantees total annual utility bill of $100 or less (at current prices).

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