Michael Reynolds - Sustainable Autonomy for Everyone' - EarthRhythm Toronto 2015

Michael Reynolds - Architect Earthship Biotecture http://earthship.com/ PRESENTS 'Sustainable Autonomy for Everyone' 'Sustainable Autonomy for Everyone' explores the history and evolution of the Earthship concept and how it promotes sustainable autonomy for everyone. It covers the principles of solar/thermal design and building with natural and recycled materials to achieve comfort in any climate. The independent, integrated water systems of an Earthship will be examined and explained including water harvesting, contained sewage treatment and on-site food production. The talk will also cover off-grid power systems and how they can be applied on different types of structures varying from simple, disaster relief buildings up to modern Earthship homes with all amenities. Michael will also cover various international demonstration projects that Earthship Biotecture done over the past 25 years. EXCERPTS FROM THE PRESENTATION ONLY Filmed LIVE in Toronto on November 28th, 2015 http://www.modernknowledge.ca/earthrh... http://www.modernknowledge.ca Michael Reynolds has been a world leader in renewable energy and sustainable architecture for over 45 years. He designs and builds fully self-sufficient, clean tech homes made from natural and recycled materials. These homes are called Earthships and have been built around the world. Earthships heat and cool themselves naturally, produce their own electricity, collect their own water, treat their own sewage and grow a significant amount of their own food. They do all of this without the need for fossil fuels, nuclear power or utility bills for the residents. Michael the chief designer and is responsible for structural and systems evolutions. He leads his team on disaster relief projects, adapting building techniques to suit any climate it the world. He teaches the philosophy behind living harmoniously with the planet. He is the initiator of three Earthship Communities, author of seven books, subject of the documentary Garbage Warrior and the drafter of the Sustainable Development Testing Sites Act. Recent international projects include: a school in Sierra Leone, a teahouse in the Netherlands, a sustainable home in Nicaragua, an eco resort in Jamaica, hurricane relief in Mexico, tsunami relief in India, a residence in France and demonstrations in England, Scotland, Norway, Spain, Japan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Honduras and an autonomous earthquake relief structure in Port au Prince, Haiti.