From the Agent: “That is an unique, custom-built ‘Euro’ Earthship invented and constructed by Mike Reynolds and his crew of licensed contractors in 2010 throughout the Better World subdivision: the most important totally operational and sustainable, off-grid, legally acknowledged, eco village nationwide. This is among the few remaining totally featured fashions that was constructed with the six rules that outline and maintain an Earthship, together with: use of pure and repurposed supplies; thermal/photo voltaic heating and cooling; photo voltaic electrical energy; water harvesting; and meals manufacturing, which is barely doable using the slanted glass home windows that permit the solar to the touch the gardening soil. The mix of sustainable programs and built-in options permits the house to take care of itself with little effort from the occupant. This is among the solely three-bedroom, two-bathroom fashions constructed on property, with over 2,000 sq. ft of dwelling area, an atrium backyard for meals manufacturing, passive and lively photo voltaic, and brand-new lithium-ion batteries. This dwelling has been occupied for the final 10 years and is okay tuned for straightforward, snug dwelling, with out the issues of a loud metropolis. But the close by cities of Taos and Santa Fe are shut sufficient to be thought of handy, as are the a number of ski valleys, mountain climbing trails, river rafting, and balloon rides which may be seen proper from the expansive home windows of this Earthship dwelling. The atrium hosts all varieties of kitchen herbs, two types of fig, three Meyer lemons, two types of grapes, bean-producing espresso vegetation, three types of bananas, raspberries, blueberries, and a lot extra. There may be additionally 20 ft of unplanted area—presently functioning as a seating space—out there for the long run proprietor’s picks. The Earthship is 100 ft lengthy with a 20-foot wall of glass home windows throughout all the entrance expanse. All the yard is xeriscaped with regional vegetation needing minimal upkeep and watering. The raised 16-foot-by-16-foot deck permits for informal gatherings surrounded by views of the mountains, cloud castles, and beautiful sunsets. Strolling trails close by go all the best way into the Rio Grande Nationwide Park space on the Gorge.”
