Takoja Institute
Mission + Vision takoja.org Mission Through creativity, sustainability and respect for all traditions, Takoja is a sanctuary where all individuals are welcome to explore their path of personal, spiritual and social growth. Vision To
What is a Heat Pump Water Heater?
Heat pump hot water heaters, also known as hybrid hot water heaters, are the most energy-efficient type of water heater available on the market. A heat pump water heater (HPWH) is a type of
Off-Grid Induction Cooking.
"I live full time off grid with just a small solar power system so I use low power appliances for cooking. I have an air fryer, electric skillet, toaster oven and sandwich makers that
Earthships receive donation of bottles from Red River Brewing Distillery
Red River Brewing Company and Distillery recently won a Silver Medal from USA Spirits and also embarked on a new collaboration with Taos County's Earthships company to donate its spirit bottles to be used
Vermont Earthship in Westminster
'My house is no different than yours': Earthship house now four years underway in Westminster. For the past four years, John Grant has been building an Earthship on 12 acres of land in Westminster
Eco-Friendly Earthship Home in Arkansas available for $2M
An Earthship home in Harriet, AR, is all about the wide-open spaces—inside and out. The 4,662-square-foot getaway sits on 40 acres. “When you walk in, you are just totally astounded at the workmanship, the craftsmanship, and the
‘Virtual power plants’ can help transition to the future.
With the world reaching its hottest global temperature earlier this month, power grids are being tested everywhere as they try to keep up with the rising temperatures. But battery maker sonnen (spelled with a
Our Current Culture is always reflected in Architecture
What we build can be metaphoric—often intentionally, sometimes subliminally. But architecture is seldom the intentional commentary of architects, crafting symbolism; more often it is a direct reflection of its time and the culture that
The Role of Thermal Mass in Passive Solar Buildings: Top Materials for Efficient Temperature Regulation
In today's environmentally conscious world, passive solar buildings have emerged as a sustainable and energy-efficient solution to reducing carbon footprints. One key component that makes passive solar buildings so effective is thermal mass. By
4 Amazing Offgrid Architectural Designs
OFF-THE-GRID LIVING is experiencing a renaissance. Dwellings devised to support a sustainable lifestyle could help us adapt to some of our biggest present-day challenges—from a lack of housing for the world’s growing population to pollution