Earthship: The Nautilus
Michael Reynolds Biotect
New Mexico
Terri
Meyer Boake B.E.S. B.Arch. M.Arch.
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Earthship: The Nautilus Michael Reynolds Biotect New Mexico
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About the building: The Nautilus is perhaps one of the most famous of the Earthship buildings. It can actually be rented out for periods of time to experience desert/earthship living. The plan is based on a double spiral/fibonacci series. It is entirely self sufficient and off the grid. All water is processed through a "living machine" type of aerobic cleaning system. PV and wind power provide electricity. The interior appointments are comfortable. The roof can be accessed and is clean surfaced to collect any rare rain that may fall. http://www.earthship.org/bld/nautilus_details.php
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| Entrance
door to Nautilus. |
View
from side (entrance at left). |
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| South
facing facade. Green vegetation at base of building is the last loop of
the water cleansing process. |
Detail
of south facade - note PV panels at top edge and solar water heating at
left of image. |
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| Stair
access to roof. |
Walking
on the smooth surface of the roof. |
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| Operable
skylights for venting excess heat. |
Peaking over
the edge of the south face at the PV. |
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| Porthole
windows into sleeping quarters. Note wind machine. |
Sleeping
platform (note porthole windows). |
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| Images of
the bathroom (left) and kitchen (right). |
Floor construction
is typical pueblo type. |
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last updated March 8, 2008 |
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