Professional Wedding Videography in Greensboro NC, Winston Salem, High Point, Guilford County, Forsyth County, and surrounding areas.
- Pre-Ceremony Video, Wedding and reception videography services - (See 'Photography' tab for Wedding Photo samples)- We can create web video clips and DVD's of your special day
- Quality Video Editing and Production Services
To request a price quote, email us at - alan@starpathimages.com , or call us at (336) 202-5472
VA Earthship Project
What is an earthship?
- An earthship is a type of eco-home. The concept house was developed by architect Michael Reynolds and he coined the term "earthship." Many earthships are made of earth-rammed tires. Many are made of concrete to accommodate local building codes. Earthship n. 1. - a passive solar home made of natural and recycled materials 2. thermal mass construction for temperature stabilization. 3. renewable energy & integrated water systems make the Earthship a potential off-grid home with little to no utility bills. Biotecture n. 1. - the profession of designing buildings and environments with consideration for their sustainability. 2. A combination of biology and architecture.
Earthships cost the same as standard homes to build but have little to no utility bills after construction. They are significantly less expensive over the long-term than traditional homes. The house is "bermed," meaning that dirt is gently placed, from ground to roof line, on the northern, eastern, and western sides of the home. The berm is about 15-20 feet deep. Think of it as a huge earthen blanket that provides insulation equivalent to 10 layers of the standard pink stuff.
Many earthships are designed to function "off grid," meaning that they have their own solar-electric systems and independent water sources. This one uses solar panels to generate the heat for hot water and is connected to the local power grid. They typically consume less than 1,000 kWh per month.
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The Earthship is filled with warm colors and is amazing quiet inside thanks to the earthen berm.
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Self portrait in the Earthship.
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What is this earthship like? The first thing people notice about this home is that it is strikingly different from typically designed houses. It is filled with natural light, is highly oxygenated from the greenhouse, and has an open, organic floor plan. The house is alive, and you can feel it when you walk in the door. It is beautiful, filled with plants, art work, children, natural materials like tile and granite, and easy to be in. It has been described to us as "amazing," "cool," "nothing like what I expected," and "incredibly comfortable." .
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Simplicity and efficiency are the name of the game in an Earthship. This one utilizes warm colors and ultra soundproof walls to bring a wonder sense of peace to the home.
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Star Path Images
on August 28, 2010Staying at the Earthship was a wonderful experience full of peace, artistry, gracious hospitality, children, and even a Snikers bar...what more could you ask?