In Taos County, the demand for sustainable and affordable housing is on the rise, prompting the Building Department to take proactive steps in encouraging the development of housing that is both environmentally responsible and financially accessible. By implementing a range of strategies and initiatives, the Taos County Building Department plays a pivotal role in driving … Read more
Affordable housing has become a pressing issue in many small towns across the country, and Taos is no exception. As the demand for affordable housing continues to rise, it’s crucial for communities like Taos to explore effective strategies to meet these requirements. In this article, we will delve into key approaches that can help Taos … Read more
Living off-grid has become an increasingly popular choice for those seeking a more sustainable and self-reliant lifestyle. Taos, New Mexico, with its breathtaking natural surroundings, unique cultural heritage, and abundant renewable energy resources, offers an ideal setting for individuals and families looking to embrace off-grid living. In this article, we will explore the compelling reasons … Read more
With its flooding, dustiness, droughts and packs of coyotes, New Mexico is not an easy place to live off-grid. Despite this, New Mexico is becoming increasingly popular as a place for people who want to disconnect from the utilities and live a self-reliant lifestyle. Is Off-Grid Living Legal in New Mexico? Many parts of New … Read more
The Earthship appears to be emerging out of the rocky hillside. Its structure is carved deeply into the earth with expansive windows that gaze out onto the vast Pacific. It will soon be the home of Sandra Moffat, builder and visionary. Sandra is the first person to build an Earthship in Rosarito Beach and it … Read more
California Earthships Tucked back up on a rise overlooking the ocean outside Todos Santos. It is the coolest, most unique structure around, a wonderful example of idealism and ingenuity in an idyllic landscape of palm trees, organic farms and ranches. Our Incredible, little piece of heaven. Minutes from town a walk from the beach. Breathtaking … Read more
A 560 square feet earthship home in The Santa Cruz Mountains in California. Hey guys! We’re Taylor and Steph Bode. In early 2013, we set out on an adventure to find land in California where we could build an Earthship-inspired cabin for ourselves. We had been studying Earthships in Taos, NM and made it our … Read more
New nonprofit Fox Hole Homes has a hairbrained scheme to house homeless veterans– and so far, it’s working The drive onto No. 60 Rattle Snake Road is easy to miss. The gravel road, probably not wide enough for two cars, meanders through the desert between Alamogordo and Tularosa. Cacti and chaparral grow low to the … Read more
Big cities and luxuries aren’t for everybody. If you’re someone who enjoys the outdoors and a simple life, maybe its time to consider moving off the grid. Its not just for criminals anymore. The Homes and Garden TV network has a show where regular couples and families looking for an adventure rent or buy a … Read more
The Question of how a structural earth-rammed tire wall would do in a fire has long been an issue for which we could only offer an intelligent opinion. People think that because tire piles in tire dumps burn so easily and are so hard to put out, that an earth-rammed tire wall would be the same. Our answer has been to compare a … Read more
