Earthship Puerto Rico 2020 Phase #6

Earthship Biotecture

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We launched this project in February of 2018 in response to the devastation of Hurricane Maria. Updates from the field, Get Involved: https://earthshipbiotecture.com/puert... Our approach has been to team up with locals and off-islanders to create an example of autonomous architecture which provides security and self reliance. The building will serve as a community center focused on the education of sustainable practices as well as a community haven in the event of another natural disaster. The five domed spaces will serve as a library, music studio, AV room, classroom and an office. All #Earthships embody six basic design principles. The buildings harvest rainwater, utilize solar electricity, are constructed using repurposed materials, heat and cool passively, contain all sewage, and provide food. This provides independence from often unreliable corporate and government entities. The four phases of the project thus far have been funded by hundreds of small donations for materials and countless hours of donated labor. We have built trust with many local families and, of course, Noemi and Carlos of the Apiario. We are building a trained crew of locals and pursuing future community based projects on the island.