Earthship Biotecture

Earthship Biotecture

Tres Piedras, New Mexico, United States

Energy StorageOtherPrivate company
Founded 197051-200 employees
Profile last updated: August 14, 2026

About

Founded in 1970, Earthship Biotecture is a private company headquartered in Tres Piedras, United States with approximately 51-200 employees specializing in Energy Storage, Other.

Earthship Biotecture is a pioneering sustainable architecture and construction company founded by Michael Reynolds. The company specializes in designing and building off-grid residential homes (Earthships) constructed from natural and recycled materials including earth-rammed tires, cans, and bottles. Earthships are autonomous buildings designed to produce their own electricity via solar and wind systems, harvest and filter rainwater, treat sewage, and grow food. The company provides comprehensive services including architectural consultation, construction planning, permitting guidance, and hands-on field study programs. Earthship Biotecture operates an internationally recognized Academy offering certification programs in sustainable building design and construction. The company has built Earthships in 38 US states and over 20 countries. Their Greater World community in Taos, New Mexico represents the world's largest approved sustainable subdivision. Earthship homes are designed to function in any climate worldwide, combining passive solar principles with renewable energy systems to achieve zero utility costs for residents.

Headquarters

Tres Piedras, United States

Founded

1970

Employees

51-200

Company type

Private company

Focus areas

off-grid housingsustainable architecturerecycled materialspassive solar designrenewable energywater harvestingeducational institutioneco-tourismhumanitarian projects

Products & services

Business models

B2BB2CConsulting

Value chain

R&DDevelopmentEngineeringConstructionO&MConsultingAdvisory

Service areas (4)

  • Design and Permitting Consultation

    Guides clients through planning, permitting phases, and building department regulations for Earthship construction worldwide

  • Educational Academy Programs

    Offers in-person and online training in Earthship design principles, construction methods, and off-grid living philosophy across multiple levels

  • Field Study Construction Services

    Provides hands-on 3-4 week field study programs where crews work with clients and students on enclosing and constructing Earthship homes

  • Nightly Rental Properties

    Operates off-grid model homes for sustainable tourism and experiential living demonstrations

Locations

Headquarters

2 Earthship Way, 87577, Tres Piedras, New Mexico, United States

Service regions

United StatesFranceGermanyMexicoCanadaNew ZealandArgentinaAustraliaSwedenNetherlandsHaitiJamaicaNicaraguaPanamaPortugalSpainChinaIndiaJapanPhilippinesCzech RepublicUnited KingdomScotlandIrelandGuatemalaSierra LeoneBoliviaHondurasRomaniaEstoniaBelgiumIndonesiaRussiaEgyptPuerto RicoOnline globallyInternational custom projects

Projects

5

Phoenix Earthship

OperationalOff-grid residential building with integrated greenhouse

A 5,300 sq ft off-grid residential building with interior jungle greenhouse, designed for nightly rental and residential use. Features passive solar heating/cooling, rainwater harvesting, and power generation.

Taos, United States

Encounter Earthship

OperationalOff-grid residential building

An official Earthship model designed by Michael Reynolds, located in Greater World sustainable community. State-of-the-art off-grid building with passive solar design and renewable systems.

Taos, United States

Refuge Earthship

OperationalOff-grid residential building

Latest efficient Earthship model designed for lower cost construction using universal and simplified techniques. Features U-shaped rooms surrounded by thermal mass.

Taos, United States

Authentic Earthship

OperationalOff-grid residential building

Newest Earthship built by Michael Reynolds, featuring six Earthship principles and advanced design concepts from 40 years of sustainable architecture research.

Taos, United States

Greater World Earthship Community

OperationalSustainable community development

World's largest approved sustainable subdivision with multiple Earthship homes, hosting the Sustainable Development Testing Site.

Taos, United States

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Biotecture Planet Earth

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