At Pangea Design/Build, we believe that the home is more than a structure; it’s a sanctuary woven into the fabric of nature. Our commitment to sustainable off-grid living is at the core of everything we do, shaping a vision that goes beyond conventional architecture. We envision homesteads where innovation meets environmental harmony, and where off-grid … Read more
California’s Morongo Valley, just outside of Palm Springs, is quintessential high-desert country. Surrounded by mountains and featuring almost endless sunshine, the tiny town can swing through 30 degrees on a given day and generally bakes during summers when daytime temperatures often hit the high 90s and stay there for weeks or even months. Its challenging climate … Read more
I couldn’t be more thrilled to share my experience with the exceptional Earthship team, who have not only delivered on their promise of sustainable design and construction but have exceeded all of my expectations. As a client, I had a vision of creating a space that harmonized with nature and promoted self-sustainability, and Earthship brought … Read more
As a real estate agent with years of experience in the industry, I can confidently say that Earthships are a game-changer in the world of off-grid, sustainable architecture. The properties I’ve had the privilege to work with, which are Earthship homes, have demonstrated a remarkable trend of increasing value year after year. Earthships offer a … Read more
Unjust systems have been by design – they must be redesigned. JUST is an initiative to realize an equitable future built on a legacy where people and Mother Earth coexist with honor and respect for a shared integrity. Founded around ideals of stewardship as a practice of justice, JUST reminds us that we all have … Read more
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 build a sustainable community, dedicated to inspiring individuals to be seeds of the future- creating a better world for their children, … Read more
‘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 West. Earthships are a newly emerging architectural style of off-the-grid building that utilizes solar energy and upcycled materials to create an … Read more
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 labor that went into building this thing,” says listing agent Randy McCallister, with Goodman Realty Arkansas-Marshall. “It’s almost like a museum—lots … Read more
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 made it. The 20th century was marked by a flowering of architectonic personalization. The fully formed realities of midcentury Manhattan included … Read more
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 and extreme weather. With the climate crisis in mind, architects are looking to more resilient options that don’t depend on … Read more
