This is an Earthship. An Earthship is a structure that is designed to make no negative impact on the earth or environment. An Earthship follows 6 basic principles that make it environmentally sustainable:
- Energy: Thermal and/or solar heating and cooling, solar and wind electricity
- Garbage Management: Reuse and recycling built into construction and daily living
- Sewage Treatment: Self-contained sewage treatment and water recycling
- Shelter: Building with natural and recycled materials
- Clean Water: Water harvesting and long term storage
- Food: In-home organic food production capability
Terrylynn plans to use this space as an educational facility for the work she does through Mohawk Seedkeepers. Interested? Check out seedkeeper.ca! https://seedkeeper.ca/