Podcasts about earthship biotecture

Series 1: Lifestyle as Systems ChangeThe guests in our lifestyle series are all “walking the walk.” They have integrated climate consciousness into their everyday lives and ways of being. For these experts, climate action is not a discrete choice, but an intrinsic part of their lives. From them, we can learn how to transform our own practices and mindsets to be mores sustainable and future-focused.In this episode, Michael Reynolds, the founder of Earthship Biotecture, shares his extensive journey in architecture and sustainable housing with Eric. He discusses the faults of how we currently build and his successes using "garbage" to build self-sufficient homes. The conversation covers his philosophy on resilience, the importance of local action, and the need for large lifestyle changes to combat climate challenges.

Why should you be buying more "dirty food"?  How can we produce textiles sustainably?  And who wins between the wizard and the prophet?  Today's guest Michael Klepacz joins Cam and Otis to dive into the world of sustainable agriculture and answer all these questions and much more on this fun episode.  From how different food systems develop around the world to how agriculture needs to evolve now, Michael share lots of key insights into the complicated industry.Thank you to our sponsors Evergood Adventure Wines and Tribe and Purpose!!-Order your lemon wine at  https://www.evergoodadventurewines.com/buy-online/              DISCOUNT CODE “CAM-OTIS” for 20% off your order!!-Learn how The Green Beret Leadership Program can help your business:  https://findyourpurpose.coach/GBLP/ More About Michael:Born from the ashes of a disrupted career in aviation due to an injury in 2007, I found a new life mission: championing homeostasis and longevity. Drawn towards the critical intersections of sustainable living, genetically modified organisms, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds, I found my purpose within the realm of environmental sustainability. I was alarmed by the reality of our food systems and living spaces acting as contributors to illness rather than wellness. This insight led me to explore the potential for our everyday environments, from food to housing, to not just sustain, but enhance human well-being. My journey into the world of sustainable architecture, heated floors, and Mike Reynolds' revolutionary 'Earthship Biotecture' sparked an unwavering belief in our ability to design buildings that nourish life.My passion for sustainability evolved into a focus on regenerative agriculture, particularly drawn to the principles of permaculture. From anaerobic methane digesters to aquaponics, tree bogs, rocket mass heaters, market gardens, and eco-system planning, I saw opportunities to redesign the systems that support our daily lives. In 2009, I swapped my aircraft mechanic hat for the hat of an inventor, focusing my efforts on concept development. This path led to the creation of my own sustainable product development and manufacturing company, Natural Materials Unlimited, in 2015. Located in Poland, we specialize in designing products and accessories using sustainable cellulose sources like linen, hemp, and tree-free paper. My commitment to fostering environmental health through sustainable design drives my work, as I believe passionately in the power of environmentally conscious business practices to heal the planet and improve our lives. Website: https://www.naturalmaterials.eu/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeklepacz/Michael's Blog:  https://michaelklepacz.com 

Join John Bush in this captivating interview with Michael Reynolds, the visionary behind Earthship Biotecture. Michael is one of the key speakers at the upcoming Exit and Build Land Summit III, taking place from May 18th to May 22nd.   In this interview, Michael and John discuss Earthships and their incredible sustainable living capabilities, including their use of recycled materials and their ability to operate completely off-grid.   Check out Michael's website -https://www.earthshipglobal.com/ - to explore more about the Earthship movement.   Join us for the Exit and Build Land Summit and get the chance to meet Michael live and in the flesh!   Learn more about the Summit and get tickets here - https://exitandbuildlandsummit.com.   Don't miss this chance to be part of the solution towards a sustainable future. Join John and Michael in this insightful interview and sign up for the Exit and Build Land Summit III today!

Chad Schwartz is a practicing apprentice in off grid autonomy, currently based in Mexico. He is an associate of Earthship Biotecture. He managed Anarchapulco's construction of an Earthship in Acapulco. He also runs Anarchapulco's unschooling project for the local orphanage in Bonfil, where he teaches decentralization skills and English to the kids. Chad has been a speaker at the Anarchapulco conference for the last two years. He has appeared on many podcasts and interviews for the purpose of spreading the word about decentralization and autonomous homes. Chad teaches virtual and hands-on workshops to anyone who wishes to regain control of their basic autonomy and move toward decentralized and stateless utilities (water, electricity etc) Chad also has years of teaching experience with unschooling and stateless education. If you wish to contact Chad about any of this work, message him at TriviumAutonomy@gmail.com. Subscribe to him on YouTube and Odysee at the

Earthship Biotecture is a revolutionary approach to human housing. https://earthshipbiotecture.com Off Grid Guru is Eric's YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/c/TheOffGridGuru Come explore with us: www.truenorthproject.com Support this project: https://anchor.fm/truenorthproject/support The Earthship TREATISE * To reduce the economic and institutional barriers between humans and their habitat. * To reverse the overall negative effect that conventional human housing has on this planet. * To create a less stressful plane of existence for humans in an effort to reduce the stress that they in turn place on the planet and each other. * To interface economics and ecology in a way that immediately and tangibly affects current pressing problems with life on earth. * To provide a direction for those who want to live in peace with each other and their environment. smothering forces of politics and bureaucracy. * To find & distribute the appropriate soil from which the flower of humanity can blossom. * To evolve humanity into an earthen harmony already exemplified by more evolved structures such as plants, animals and water --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/truenorthproject/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truenorthproject/support

Dr. Martin Freney has spent the past decade+ invested in the concept of the Earthship. Inspired by books written in the 1980s by Michael Reynolds - founding father of the eco-home movement, Martin dove headfirst into this solutions-based construction niche in search of a better way to steward our planet. After living in, building, and studying Earthship design he decided to go all-in and base his Ph.D. Thesis on the movement in an attempt to legitimize the field scientifically. His work in; Earthship Architecture: post-occupancy evaluation, thermal performance, and life cycle assessment - has contributed significantly to the field of Earthship Biotecture both scientifically and practically. Now leading the push of Earthships being constructed by Solarpunks all around the Australian Country, Dr. Freney's Earthship - 'Ironbank' commodores this fleet. Its role as a demonstration sailing off the grid with him as the captain, along the plains of our sunburned country, is more important than most people think. It's no wonder he's responsible for the education, design, and construction of the vast majority of Earthships here in Australia. As you will hear in our conversation - this SolarPunk knows what he's talking about. You can find Dr. Martin Freney's work, research and news on upcoming events hosted at Ironbank @ www.earthshipecohomes.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/solarpunkpermaculture/message

In this episode, Adam Cooke travels to Taos, NM to talk to Lauren Anderson of Earthship Biotecture, a community and concept founded by Michael Reynolds (inspired by television news stories about the problem of trash, and the lack of affordable housing) who built structures, in the early days, out of discarded steel and tin cans. Lauren shares how Earthship is a self-sustaining community composed of 75% full-time inhabitants, and 25% nightly rentals. Located originally in Taos County, New Mexico, where the community still has to abide with building codes, Lauren also enumerates the principles of Earthship Biotecture.—Building with natural and repurposed materials—Thermal/solar heating and cooling—Solar and wind electricity—Water harvesting—Contained sewage treatment—Food production. Lauren goes into the details of these principles, like in building with natural and repurposed materials, she reveals that they use tires as building blocks, glass bottles, reclaimed metal, cardboard, and plastics. In addition, as Earthships do not have air conditioning systems and HVAC, the community relies on the heat of the sun, tubes that draw in cool air from the back berm, and the layout of the greenhouse space and the living space to provide heat or cold air. Lauren also talks about how they harvest water, and the systems they put in place to conserve it—from using the water for shower, and then how the same water is used to grow organic food. Listen to the full episode to find out how she explains these intertwined principles of water harvesting, contained sewage treatment, and organic food production. We hope you enjoy! Read more about Earthship Biotecture here: https://www.earthshipglobal.com Connect and engage with Earthship Biotecture on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://facebook.com/earthship Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthshipbiotecture Twitter: https://twitter.com/earthship_hq We appreciate you tuning into this episode of the Cooke Collective Podcast. If you loved this episode, head over to your favorite podcast player, and leave a rating and review. It would absolutely help us in raising awareness of the work that we do, and how we can collectively grow as individuals and as a community. Connect with us on Instagram for collective wisdom and daily inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/cookecollective Join Our Telegram Group where we discuss integration and other topics not discussed on IG: https://t.me/joinchat/KIzrzQPlr_gwZmMx TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adamtcooke Intro Music - Evan Hatfield @evan_hatfield.mp3 & https://soundcloud.com/evan-hatfield

A couple weeks back, we toured Earthaven Ecovillage, an intentional and sustainable community in western North Carolina. A week later, we reflected on the experience and talked about the possibilities and challenges involved in creating a new kind of society.Check out Earthaven's work here:https://www.earthaven.org/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/earthaven-ecovillage-podcast/id1573135844We didn't talk about this on the pod, but also check out Earthship Biotecture here:https://www.earthshipglobal.com/

Matt and Sean talk about earthships (off-grid homes built from repurposed materials like tires), their challenges and advantages, and what more conventional building could learn from them.Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “Exploring Off-Grid Earthship Homes - Ultimate Efficiency?” episode: https://youtu.be/Si9DpgSy1EE YouTube version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/F6fibjjZW5M  Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on Twitter: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf★ Support this podcast ★

For the full audio interview, transcript, show notes and more visit: https://altassetallocation.com/ Have you heard of Earth Ships? This episode is with Jonah Renoylds of EarthShip BIotecture, which is the number one eco-construction and self-sufficient living company. Off-grid, self-sustainable houses. Absolutely an alternative investment. We talk about their construction, how they work and what they're like. Tune in and check it out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/investinalts/support

Watch the webinar here. Phil Basehart, master Earthship builder and academy instructor will be sharing all of the projects that Earthship Biotecture worked on in 2020 and looking forward to what we will be doing in 2021. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/earthship/support

Watch the webinar here. This webinar is focused on Earthship Biotecture's projects in Haiti. Team leader, master earthship builder, Phil Basehart goes in depth about how we work with the Haitian community and build structures there in the past, what we are doing presently with a Haitian primary school, and our goals for the future within Haiti. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/earthship/support

Practicing Justice in the ChurchCharles Lee “The Freeze Project” and LaundryLove.comWhat can the church do to “do justice and love mercy”? Micah 6:8Retributive Justice Should the Church hire Kingdom Lawyers to review and defend underserved and underrepresented individuals that are not getting justice?If the church does not have the means to hire someone full-time on staff, are there organizations already doing this work that the church can support? Ex: The Innocence Project and/or The Equal Justice Initiative? Restorative JusticeDebt Annihilation House Churches paying off each other's consumer debts after completing the personal debt snowball. Cancelling medical debt through organizations like RIP Medical Debt.“Baby Bonds” The Church would set aside $10,000 for children born into the congregation upon their birth. This would mature for 22 years into ~80k and it would be an effort to give all an equal opportunity as they start their adult life. We cannot control equal efforts made or equal outcomes, but we can provide an equal opportunity(Luke 19, Matthew 25). But one my ask, “should we just give 22 year olds money just for being born? Might this tempt the immature to follow in the footsteps of the prodigal son?” Galatians 5:13-15The Church should provide a curriculum of life changing experiences in order to shape the worldview of those that will take on the responsibility of these funds so that they will be as a blessing and not a curse unto them. The 7 ExperiencesClimb a mountain as a part of a “Trek” type ministry.Complete a significant sailing passage as crew with a ministry such as “God and the Sea”Go on a journey to the holy lands.Experience abject poverty.Attend a PDC & ATC and become certified in both at a location such as Wheaton Labs.Attend a building workshop through Domegaia, Bamboo U, Monolithic Dome Institute, Earthship Biotecture, etc. and build and live in a small structure for a month that demonstrates the building technique you have learned for the workshop and write a paper on the experience and what you would do differently if you were to build a forever home.  They would have to attend and pass a financial peace course with curriculum formed by a Christian organization such as Thrivent. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jubileefreedomshalom)

In February of 2019, Earthship Biotecture conducted an Earthship Academy for more than 60 students who gathered near Colonia Del Sacremento, Uruguay. A Star studded Earthship Crew tie Lou, Rory, Phil, Harry, Mo, Spider, Ralph, Dan, Michael and so many more and with the students focused on learning all about Earthships from the legends of Earthship. Four rentable hotel unites are available for international occupancy, the first of its kind in Latin America. Four bedroom units - Ensuite with a restaurant on site for more information or booking contact: Celiu Earthship Hotel - www.caliu.com.uy / +598 97 052 234 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/earthship/support

New Mexico residents are trying to a break free from Los Alamos' nuclear legacy by creating more environmentally sound ways of living. At the forefront of this struggle is renegade architect Michael Reynolds, creator of radically sustainable living options through a process called “Earthship Biotecture.” Reynolds' solar homes are created from natural and recycled materials, including aluminum cans, plastic bottles and used tires. These off-the-grid homes minimize their reliance on public utilities and fossil fuels by harnessing their energy from the sun and wind turbines. In Taos, New Mexico, Reynolds gives us a tour of one of the sustainable-living homes he created. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/earthship/support

Musician, activist, and educator Ariel Bui has lived in Nashville since 2011. Prior to that she lived in many different places, earned a degree in Music Performance, and lived off grid while working for Earthship Biotecture – an eco-construction and self-sufficient living company based in Taos New Mexico. Ariel’s music sounds fresh and comes from the heart while accompanying lyrics that have you hanging on each word. She has a lot to say in this podcast and shares an excellent tip on how to motivate music students who may need to spend a little more time playing their instruments.

Prof. Spira sits down with Dylan Cag, an experienced Earthship Biotecture engineer, world-class face & body painting artist, freelance visual artist/designer, yoga instructor, former associate professor at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University, and practitioner of the Mucusless Diet. She attended the Earthship Biotecture Academy and received training from the architectural innovator and visionary Michael Reynolds. Dylan will be giving a talk called "Earthships, Sustainable Living, & Our Vision for an Ehret Village" at the 2nd Annual Arnold Ehret Day Celebration on July 27, 2019.Early-Bird Ehret Day Tickets Still Available: https://info.mucusfreelife.com/ehret-day-2019Interested in Volunteering at the Ehret Day Celebration? Click Here: https://forms.gle/VRrdGHqZFapdAji38Ehret Day Fundraiser (Mucus-free Consultation Gifts Still Available): https://info.mucusfreelife.com/Ehret-Day-Fundraiser 

Agathe studied International Development at the University of East London and then obtained a Master in Education and Sustainability at London South Bank University. She then went to work with Earthship Biotecture, where she is now in charge of all International Builds. This allows her enough free time to live in Mexico while not traveling with Earthship. She bought some land there a few years ago to create a self sufficient orphanage, inspired by Earthship principles and has built several structures thanks to committed funders. The Joya Orphanage will be open in the next couple of years. Resources The Joya website Support this podcast Please donate directly to us or buy a T-shirt OR Donate (even a small amount) per episode! OR For the truly offgrid amongst you we also welcome Bitcoin: 1GM1UPt6PPdmCxR4qANBWw4DnnmRZHLFko

Gregoire Durrens is an engineer and eco-builder who works with Earthship Biotecture among others. After graduating from the FabAcademy and attending the Earthship Academy, he was inspired to bring together the diverse approaches to the use of technology to solve our most pressing global problems. Fabships are off-grid workshops that empower communities to grow their own productive power to provide an alternative to the “take, make and dispose” mass-production mindset that is decimating our planet. This conversation took place in Japan during the Mima academy building in November 2018. Support this podcast Please donate directly to us or buy a T-shirt OR Donate (even a small amount) per episode! OR For the truly offgrid amongst you we also welcome Bitcoin: 1GM1UPt6PPdmCxR4qANBWw4DnnmRZHLFko  

A life spent building solutions Michael Reynolds is the founder of Earthship Biotecture. He is an American architect based in New Mexico, known for the design and construction of Earthships which serve the following 6 principals: They self-heat and the self-cool They are made from recycled materials (used tyres and bottles) They collect water They treat sewage They grow their own food They generate their own power Over the last 50 years Michael has been one the of the most prominent proponents of "radically sustainable living”. He has inspired generations of offgriders to construct buildings that are independent from the grid, multinationals and conventional thinking. His designs are guided by the principals of working with rather than against the Earth's natural phenomena: convection, gravity, solar gain, light, flow etc. He has been a critic of the profession of architecture for its adherence to conventional theory and practice, and he advocates the reuse of unconventional building materials from waste streams, such as automobile tires, and is known for designs that test the limits of building codes around the world. For a more complete list of television interviews, books and lectures download the Michael Reynolds Media Resume (10MB). This conversation took place in Japan during the Mima academy building in November 2018. Support this podcast Please donate directly to us or buy a T-shirt OR Donate (even a small amount) per episode! OR For the truly offgrid amongst you we also welcome Bitcoin: 1GM1UPt6PPdmCxR4qANBWw4DnnmRZHLFko

On this episode I am educated and inspired myself by the extremely kind and experienced Kirsten Jacobsen of Eco Living Matrix. We discuss her time, over 24 years, with Earthship Biotecture which is an eco-construction and sustainable living community in Taos, New Mexico. We also dive into the current state of the sustainability movement, howContinue reading "From Building Earthships to Creating a Hub for Sustainable Building Education"

Daniel's work has involved organic farming, natural building and construction, permaculture education, offgrid energy and water systems, and ecotourism. He has worked with a number of organizations including: Mohala Farms (currently); Vitruvian farms; Versaland ; Calling All Crows; WWOOF; Earthship Biotecture; WorkAway; Midwest Permaculture. Daniel is a former collegiate athlete and health and fitness instructor by education. Since stepping away from this four years ago, he has been working in the sustainable agriculture and ecology development field. His passion now lies in the focus of bringing self-sufficiency to various communities through the practices of permaculture, cooperative economics, and community development. He dreams of all having access to healthy food, clean water, shelter, education, community, art and freedom of expression, and compassion and support for each other. Support this podcast Please donate directly to us OR Donate (even a small amount) per episode! OR For the truly offgrid amongst you we also welcome Bitcoin: 1GM1UPt6PPdmCxR4qANBWw4DnnmRZHLFko

More than "just" systems! Lou coordinates Earthship systems (solar and water) for builds all around the world. He grew up in New York but found himself in New Mexico working for Earthship Biotecture many moons ago. Hundreds of students (including yours truly) have benefited from his dedication to passing on what he knows. His other passion is music which he manifests in his punk bank Article 15. In this conversation we talk about building Lou can be reached on Facebook either via his personal page or the Article 15 page. Books mentioned in this Episode The New Create an Oasis with Greywater: Integrated Design for Water Conservation The Complete Biogas Handbook (2010) Earthbag Building: The Tools, Tricks and Techniques: The Tool, Tricks and Techniques (Natural Building Series) The Barefoot Architect The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure Support this podcast Please donate directly to us OR Donate (even a small amount) per episode! OR For the truly offgrid amongst you we also welcome Bitcoin: 1GM1UPt6PPdmCxR4qANBWw4DnnmRZHLFko

Offgrid building around the world Harrison has a wealth of experience building structures of all kinds. He's worked in Australia, USA, Kenya, India, Columbia, Nepal. In his role of Earthship Biotecture foreman he leads groups of over 40 people in challenging conditions but still never misses an opportunity to pass on knowledge. In this conversation we cover building techniques, the challenges facing NGOs, what makes a good team and much more. Enjoy! Books mentioned in this Episode The New Science of Strong Materials: Or Why You Don't Fall Through the Floor Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! Support this podcast Please donate directly to us OR Donate (even a small amount) per episode! OR For the truly offgrid amongst you we also welcome Bitcoin: 1GM1UPt6PPdmCxR4qANBWw4DnnmRZHLFko  

Technology is a form of material culture and is a human activity. The way in which humans view technology is a social construction in which people use social processes of interpretation and negotiation. The mundane rituals that humans carry out when interacting with technology are loaded with emotional overtones. The interaction with technology in most cases become habit. The dependence and isolation that result from technology use is invisible and seems natural to membership groups that use it. Chelsea Schelly, the author of Dwelling in Resistance: Living with Alternative Technologies in America (Rutgers University Press, 2017) and my guest for this episode, studied technology and the way in which people of four alternative lifestyles live without such dependency on technology. In our interview, we discuss the way in which people at The Farm, Twin Oaks, Dancing Rabbits, and Earthship Biotecture lived their daily lives by sharing some technology and living without most of it. Chelsea Schelly, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Michigan Technological University in Houghton. Dr. Schelly is also the author of Crafting Collectivity: American Rainbow Gatherings and Alternative Forms of Community. She is currently developing a project to further research the economy of these four communities. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He earned his doctoral degree in Public Policy and Public Administration from Walden University. His most recent paper, to be presented at the upcoming American Society for Environmental History conference, is titled Down Lovers Lane: A Brief History of Necking in Cars. You can learn more about Dr. Johnston’s work here.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology is a form of material culture and is a human activity. The way in which humans view technology is a social construction in which people use social processes of interpretation and negotiation. The mundane rituals that humans carry out when interacting with technology are loaded with emotional overtones. The interaction with technology in most cases become habit. The dependence and isolation that result from technology use is invisible and seems natural to membership groups that use it. Chelsea Schelly, the author of Dwelling in Resistance: Living with Alternative Technologies in America (Rutgers University Press, 2017) and my guest for this episode, studied technology and the way in which people of four alternative lifestyles live without such dependency on technology. In our interview, we discuss the way in which people at The Farm, Twin Oaks, Dancing Rabbits, and Earthship Biotecture lived their daily lives by sharing some technology and living without most of it. Chelsea Schelly, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Michigan Technological University in Houghton. Dr. Schelly is also the author of Crafting Collectivity: American Rainbow Gatherings and Alternative Forms of Community. She is currently developing a project to further research the economy of these four communities. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He earned his doctoral degree in Public Policy and Public Administration from Walden University. His most recent paper, to be presented at the upcoming American Society for Environmental History conference, is titled Down Lovers Lane: A Brief History of Necking in Cars. You can learn more about Dr. Johnston’s work here.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology is a form of material culture and is a human activity. The way in which humans view technology is a social construction in which people use social processes of interpretation and negotiation. The mundane rituals that humans carry out when interacting with technology are loaded with emotional overtones. The interaction with technology in most cases become habit. The dependence and isolation that result from technology use is invisible and seems natural to membership groups that use it. Chelsea Schelly, the author of Dwelling in Resistance: Living with Alternative Technologies in America (Rutgers University Press, 2017) and my guest for this episode, studied technology and the way in which people of four alternative lifestyles live without such dependency on technology. In our interview, we discuss the way in which people at The Farm, Twin Oaks, Dancing Rabbits, and Earthship Biotecture lived their daily lives by sharing some technology and living without most of it. Chelsea Schelly, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Michigan Technological University in Houghton. Dr. Schelly is also the author of Crafting Collectivity: American Rainbow Gatherings and Alternative Forms of Community. She is currently developing a project to further research the economy of these four communities. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He earned his doctoral degree in Public Policy and Public Administration from Walden University. His most recent paper, to be presented at the upcoming American Society for Environmental History conference, is titled Down Lovers Lane: A Brief History of Necking in Cars. You can learn more about Dr. Johnston’s work here.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology is a form of material culture and is a human activity. The way in which humans view technology is a social construction in which people use social processes of interpretation and negotiation. The mundane rituals that humans carry out when interacting with technology are loaded with emotional overtones. The interaction with technology in most cases become habit. The dependence and isolation that result from technology use is invisible and seems natural to membership groups that use it. Chelsea Schelly, the author of Dwelling in Resistance: Living with Alternative Technologies in America (Rutgers University Press, 2017) and my guest for this episode, studied technology and the way in which people of four alternative lifestyles live without such dependency on technology. In our interview, we discuss the way in which people at The Farm, Twin Oaks, Dancing Rabbits, and Earthship Biotecture lived their daily lives by sharing some technology and living without most of it. Chelsea Schelly, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Michigan Technological University in Houghton. Dr. Schelly is also the author of Crafting Collectivity: American Rainbow Gatherings and Alternative Forms of Community. She is currently developing a project to further research the economy of these four communities. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He earned his doctoral degree in Public Policy and Public Administration from Walden University. His most recent paper, to be presented at the upcoming American Society for Environmental History conference, is titled Down Lovers Lane: A Brief History of Necking in Cars. You can learn more about Dr. Johnston’s work here.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology is a form of material culture and is a human activity. The way in which humans view technology is a social construction in which people use social processes of interpretation and negotiation. The mundane rituals that humans carry out when interacting with technology are loaded with emotional overtones. The interaction with technology in most cases become habit. The dependence and isolation that result from technology use is invisible and seems natural to membership groups that use it. Chelsea Schelly, the author of Dwelling in Resistance: Living with Alternative Technologies in America (Rutgers University Press, 2017) and my guest for this episode, studied technology and the way in which people of four alternative lifestyles live without such dependency on technology. In our interview, we discuss the way in which people at The Farm, Twin Oaks, Dancing Rabbits, and Earthship Biotecture lived their daily lives by sharing some technology and living without most of it. Chelsea Schelly, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Michigan Technological University in Houghton. Dr. Schelly is also the author of Crafting Collectivity: American Rainbow Gatherings and Alternative Forms of Community. She is currently developing a project to further research the economy of these four communities. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He earned his doctoral degree in Public Policy and Public Administration from Walden University. His most recent paper, to be presented at the upcoming American Society for Environmental History conference, is titled Down Lovers Lane: A Brief History of Necking in Cars. You can learn more about Dr. Johnston’s work here.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology is a form of material culture and is a human activity. The way in which humans view technology is a social construction in which people use social processes of interpretation and negotiation. The mundane rituals that humans carry out when interacting with technology are loaded with emotional overtones. The interaction with technology in most cases become habit. The dependence and isolation that result from technology use is invisible and seems natural to membership groups that use it. Chelsea Schelly, the author of Dwelling in Resistance: Living with Alternative Technologies in America (Rutgers University Press, 2017) and my guest for this episode, studied technology and the way in which people of four alternative lifestyles live without such dependency on technology. In our interview, we discuss the way in which people at The Farm, Twin Oaks, Dancing Rabbits, and Earthship Biotecture lived their daily lives by sharing some technology and living without most of it. Chelsea Schelly, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Michigan Technological University in Houghton. Dr. Schelly is also the author of Crafting Collectivity: American Rainbow Gatherings and Alternative Forms of Community. She is currently developing a project to further research the economy of these four communities. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He earned his doctoral degree in Public Policy and Public Administration from Walden University. His most recent paper, to be presented at the upcoming American Society for Environmental History conference, is titled Down Lovers Lane: A Brief History of Necking in Cars. You can learn more about Dr. Johnston’s work here.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HTF 026: Living In Waste: How Our Trash Can Be Our Treasure with Michael Reynolds In this episode, Collin Gabriel, longtime fan of Earthships, chats with architect and Earthship founder, Michael Reynolds. 35 years ago, Michael designed a living structure that can harvest its own water, power, food, heat and comfort with most of its building supplies composed of used tires, dirt, and trash. He called it the Earthship. Since then, Michael (he calls himself Mike) and the Earthship have propelled an unbelievable movement in sustainable home design, with students from all over the world descending on Taos, New Mexico, home to Earthship innovation, to learn from a team of experts while living in Earthships. Naturally, the Earthship has captivated the minds of aspiring builders, architects, sustainability enthusiasts – humans – who are looking for a better, freer, more organic way of living. As Michael says, "The sun is our powerplant in the sky. That's the point. All we have to do is relate to it." Tune in to hear how Michael stumbled across the Earthship concept, how the Earthship works, where they’ve been built, how they fulfill the needs of emergency crises, and how our waste ultimately liberates us. Host Collin Gabriel, Channelsmith, Hatch Innovation   Guests Michael Reynolds, Architect, Earthship Biotecture Born in 1945 and graduated from University of Cincinnati in 1969. He is a self-described “guy who’s trying to do some sustainable housing for the future” He believes our consumerist society is destroying our natural resources and ecosystems. And thus called “King of garbage” In this episode you’ll hear about The history of Michael and Earthship Biotecture, and how the Earthship design originated How the Earthship focuses on 6 key principles: Comfort, Water, Natural materials, Food products, Sewage treatment, Electricity Why we don’t need leaders, just roadmaps. How the Earthship Academy is training a growing movement of students across the world. New innovations that have been integrated into the Earthship system How the Earthship design is being adapted for a diverse set of environments, as an answer to a diverse array of natural disasters Links to Resources Mentioned Hatch Innovation Garbage Warrior Documentary Earthship Biotecture Earthship Academy Earthship Island Earthship Simple Survival app Quotes "The sun is our powerplant in the sky. That's the point. All we have to do is relate to it." "If you can get past the definitions, you could really live your life!" "We don't need leaders now. We need pathways, maps. Because people are willing to go. They just need the maps."

En enero de 2016, Michael Reynolds, creador de Earthship Biotecture, junto con TAGMA construiran un innovador edificio en Jaureguiberry, una escuela sustentable.