One determined, yet somewhat disenchanted architect + pounds of garbage + many good deeds + a hard core attempt at social change = slick homes.
Sounds like the movie of the year to me.
Garbage Warrior:

Released in Canada cinemas starting February 15th.
USA TV premier on Sundance Channel – April 1st 2008

Yesterday I mentioned the new Earthship Coffee Table Book that’s coming out soon. Then I noted we should look at some. Frankly, we don’t look at near enough earthship structures here. Not only are they earth-friendly, but some are very unique.

Earthship Biotecture is a company in Taos, NM. They specialize in, what else, earthships. We’re going to look at them, because one they contacted me; plus, while I don’t have personal experience with them, I heard great things about them when I lived in New Mexico. Their complete company description is, “A global company offering proven, totally sustainable designs, …read more

So earlier today I posted the new architecture movie, and now a book. It must be media day here. Actually I received an e-mail about this amazing looking book a while ago, but sadly, allowed my e-mail efforts to fall behind.
The New Earthship Coffee Table Book: Part I by Michael Reynolds, looks great. I’m not the biggest fan of coffee table books in general, however, this book looks worthwhile, and earthships are one of my favorite types of structures. But I digress, back to the book. It appears that part I is going to cover earthships from 1969 – 1993, …read more