Find out the nuts and bolts behind Earthships with creator Michael Reynolds this February, with the three-day Earthship Biotecture Seminar covering a wide range of Earthship topics both pragmatic and philosophical.
Earthships are made entirely from recycled materials, are built to suit the climate and look very striking on the landscape. Built in any part of the world they can provide solar power, catch rainwater, provide contained sewage treatment and sustainable food production.
When: February 17th, 18th, 19th
Where: Village Roadshow Theatrette at the State Library of Victoria
Tickets: Cost $500 per person, with 15 Student discount tickets available at $300 each. Visit www.earthship.com/australia
Limited seating is available so advance purchase is recommended.
Attendees achieve credit toward the Australian Earthship Biotecture Academy.
Program
Friday February 17th from 10am – 12pm History of Earthships discussion/presentation on how and why they evolved.
2pm – 5pm Solar/Thermal dynamics: discussion/presentation on how the Earthships heat and cool themselves and how this is integrated with the structure and climate.
Saturday February 18th from 10am – 12pm Custom Earthships: discussion/presentation on custom Earthships and how to design them.
2pm – 5pm Earthship Systems: discussion/presentation on specific details of the Earthship Systems independent power, water, sewage and food production.
Sunday February 19th 10am – 12:30pm Earthship Disaster Relief projects around the world discussion/presentation on how Earthships have evolved with these projects.
1pm – 3pm Types of Earthships – discussion/presentation on the various types of Earthships and how to get started on your own
Led by Michael Reynolds with guest appearance and presentation by Martin Freney, PhD Candidate School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design University of Adelaide. Martin Freney will present scientific data to substantiate Earthship performance.
East Coast tour
Shorter presentations will be held along the east coast including Northern Rivers February 23, Gold Coast February 24 and Sunshine Coast February 25.
For further details, go to the Earthship website.
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