Comments for Earthship New Zealand

Comment on What would an Earthship cost in New Zealand? by admin

admin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:24:22 +0000

It’s an interesting one. As you need to determine what the minimum amount of design features are that constitute an Earthship. You could spend $40k on the PV solar system and $40k on the double glazing alone.

Comment on What would an Earthship cost in New Zealand? by Nathan

Nathan — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:32:21 +0000

I heard the Earthship in Ngaruawahia cost about $40,000 to build …. self built of course.
I believe anyone can build their own house with the right amount of desire & determination.

Comment on Be Involved by admin

admin — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:44:23 +0000

Hi Willie - tyres do off gas when exposed to the air and UV light (that's why tyre shops stink). However in an Earthship the tyre walls are well contained normally within an earth-based plaster. They are not exposed to the air nor UV light and do not off gas as a result. Off gassing is a chemical reaction and the air and light are needed for it to occur. There are earthships that have been lived in for over twenty years and there has been no reported problems of this nature. Equally, with the tyres contained within the walls; in the case of fire (as has already been observed) they are not exposed to the heat and oxygen and do not burn. Another thing to remember is that the majority of the wall is made of earth and that will not burn either.

Comment on Be Involved by Willie

Willie — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:24:10 +0000

Hi i was recently at a ‘ design your own eco home” weekend workshop, & concern was expressed about the possibility of leaching/off gassing of toxins from tyres into building envelope/\, any answers??

Comment on Earthships Explained by Mark Zheng

Mark Zheng — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:31:32 +0000

we are interesting in recycling project and save the earth. our company speciliazed in used tire recycling plant. if somebody want devote in this project please contact with me frankly

Comment on Building by Andy

Andy — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:22:35 +0000

hi there
I’m pretty convinced that this concept is for me and will keeping an eye on your progress.
Good luck to both of you!
Andy

Comment on Be Involved by Myra

Myra — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:37:54 +0000

We are keen to help out, and learn as much as we can to build our own Earthship.
Would be great to have a process to follow that fits NZ Building Codes, instead of fighting our way indiviually thru the red tape.

It would be kinda amazing to get a patch of land for an Earthship Community (somewhere away from the Ocean and fault lines tho! )
So much could be accomplished, like minded people trading produce, meat, sharing ideas and working on projects, true sustainability, no 9-5 or stress…bliss!

Cheers

Comment on Building by Alex Hill

Alex Hill — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:05:36 +0000

Hi guys,

I’m also plannig on building an earthship in NZ. I eagerly await further posts!

Thanks,

Alex
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Comment on Resources by Alex Hill

Alex Hill — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:01:07 +0000

Hi, I live in Raglan and I’m planning on building an earthship in Huntly (Waikato). I want to make this dream a reality!

Any advice, contacts, help you can offer would be massively appreciated.

Thank you for your time

Alex
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Comment on Humanure: Will you poo in a bucket to save the planet? by rangga

rangga — Tue, 04 May 2010 13:08:41 +0000

Right, There is no WASTE in NATURE