What can we do if our water stops ?

This system could be build anywhere on the planet for next to nothing. What is it?  It is called a bio sand filter. Here is an introduction to the bio sand filter.  This system could be built quickly and proved clean water for a long time. Here is someone who has set up a collection system in their back yard using a rain barrel.




Why are we treating water with chemicals? We can all collect our own water and treat it on site. Ensuring clean and consistent water should be everyone s goal, or at least a small back up system for drinking and cooking water. Here is a small system and a demonstration on how to clean the sand filter system.

What are some of the systems in an Earthship?

Reply to Shirleejo (Dated Sept 1,2010)

 


Shirleejo. Thank you for your question. This type of home an "Earthship" it was actually first developed in hot climates. However they are built all over the world. Buy controlling the airflow, sun direction and angle of the windows they can control the heating and cooling. Blinds are hung over the windows to provide shade. These kinds of homes have been constructed all over the world using cob or adobe. This is then plastered over the walls of the home to create a seal over the tires, bottles etc. My understanding is that you can smell the tires inside the home until this process has been completed. I have included this video to demonstrate some methods of cooling a house in a hot climate.  I hope this answers you question.