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From Top: Vertical windows allow more sunlight to enter home

Middle: Each tire weighs 300 lbs

Bottom: Vertical windows allow warmer temps.

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drea lvThe architecture and square feet in every earthship is different, however, there are 3 basic

models: Packaged, Modular, and Hybrid. Interested in purchasing one? Here we take a look at

the different models offered by John Kejr, earthship leading agent from Dreamcatcher Realty.

-Most economic and basic

-Made of rammed tires but

deisngs available for straw bale,concrete or adobe at extra cost.

-North and South dimensions

are same

-Open end to the East and West

-Temperatures remain at 64-68

degrees

-Prices As low as $80,000

Packaged

-Bigger than Packaged

-Thermal heat surrounds U-

shaped rooms

-Temperatures steady at 70

degrees

-3 bed, Living Rm, 2 Baths

-Great for earthquake environ-

ment

Average Price: $250,000-

$360,000

--Vertical north-facing glasstraps more solar energy

-Sizes and prices vary-Most common customrequest

-Most expensive:

$1,200,000

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Modular Hybrid

Left: Bottle walls are very artful, and helpsunlight to enter room. Photo provided by

John Kejr