Want to ditch your utility bills forever? Consider an Earthship, a self-sustaining home built for living off the grid.
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Earthships: Living Off The Grid
They can be quirky looking, but also totally rad.
Key Facts In This Video
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An Earthship is a home that isn't connected to the power grid, provides its own heating and cooling, recycles its own water, and produces crops. 01:27
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The roofs of Earthships are designed to capture water, as well as hold solar panels and batteries. 04:16
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During warmer months, Earthships stay cool by capitalizing on the natural process of convection. 07:22
Written by
Curiosity Staff
April 7, 2016
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