WTF Is an Earthship? Taos, NM | Travel Vlog
29 May 2017 · 13 min · 3K views · Taos, New Mexico
What this video covers
Nate and Steph visit the Earthship community near Taos, New Mexico, to explore sustainable, off-grid housing designs.8:30 These structures utilize recycled materials, including glass bottles for insulation and light, and tires packed with earth for structural walls.3:18 The homes incorporate passive solar features, such as south-facing windows and solar ovens, alongside integrated rainwater catchment and filtration systems.5:10 The couple also visits the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, a high-elevation span crossing the gorge, before traveling to Taos Ski Valley.8:20 They note that the ski area is currently in "mud season," a quiet period between winter sports and summer mountain biking.10:40 The pair concludes the day by camping in a riverside spot accessible to their Sprinter van, noting that the vehicle's size allows for access to campsites that would be impossible for their previous, larger motorhome.12:05
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