Hosting an Earthship Academy
Shell and Systems is an option for those who have building experience and wish to complete their own Earthship.
The structure is all enclosed and outer walls finished, with roof and front face glass, electrical and water systems roughed in, solar panels and cisterns included, and you do all of the interior work.
This reduces the estimated cost per square footage by approximately 20%.
Also these prices could be significantly reduced if you decide to host an Academy or a Field Study
If you are thinking to organise an Earthship Academy, then please read the document below, and if you have any further questions, please email outreach@earthship.com
If you are ready to build an Earthship you may complete the Build Inquiry Form:
What is the Earthship Academy?
The Earthship Academy Program is a four-week training for individuals that are interested in learning the theory, methodology and techniques behind Earthship construction. The Earthship Academy recruits students from all around the world. Usually, sessions are held in Taos, New Mexico, USA; however, we try to hold a global Academy session at least once per year. Some of our past global sessions include: France, Argentina, Uruguay, Japan and more!
The Structure of the Academy
- During the Academy students will spend time in the classroom, as well as working on your building
- Every morning students will be trained by professionals on your construction site, and learn basic building techniques, from carpentry to masonry and more
- We ask that you provide lunches for everyone every workday
Our Team
At the Earthship Academy, each builder is also a qualified instructor striving to give students the best experience.
Our staff come from a variety of different backgrounds, countries, and cultures.
They supervise, guide, and assist students at all times. As a client, you will have to make sure our team as well cared for, this means nice accommodations and ground transportation
What is Required from You?
You will welcome 30 to 80 students onto your construction site.
The students will be staying on your site, usually at a camping space that you will provide.
In order to accommodate the students as best as possible you need to provide us with this information as soon as possible.
- Clear instructions to the land and how to get to the construction site.
- Distance to the nearest town, and where are the best places to buy groceries.
- Activities and tourist attractions near the area.
- Information about the weather, what kind of clothing the student should bring.
- Information on dangers they should be aware of. (fire danger, animals etc.)
- Are they allowed to bring their RV or their dogs on the camping ground?
- Where is the nearest hospital/doctor?
- Will there be power on the campsite?
- How can people charge their electronic devices?
Additionally…
- Enough space for 30 to 40 tents and clear indication on how to get there.
- Drinking water at all times on the job site and at the campground.
- Lunches for everyone, on workdays (We usually have a high percentage of vegetarians so please take this into consideration)
- First Aid Kit: we can send you a list of our standard requirements for a first aid box.
- Emergency Vehicle that should be available at all times during the entire build in case of injury.
- Portable toilets to be rented for the month, easily accessible from the campsite and the construction site: one per six people, minimum.
- Enough shower facilities for the campers (one shower per six people.)
- A kitchen area for the campers (at least with a couple of camp stoves, basic cookware, pots and pans, utensils), a sink/water point, multiple coolers for the students to store their food (if fridges are not available.
- We ask students to bring their own silverware and plates – but let us know ASAP if you are able to provide these.
- Garbage disposal bins and recycling instructions (compost, bottle, cans, etc.)
- Power for students to charge their electronic devices.
Classroom
- A room that can accommodate 40 or more people.
- Chairs for 40 or more people.
- Internet connection
- Drinking water
- Access to a printer
Crew
- Housing accommodations (not camping) with separate bathroom and kitchen from students
- Ground transportation
