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Earthship Language Watch Edit Not to be confused with Spaceship Earth . South and East view of an Earthship passive solar home Typical floorplan An Earthship is a brand of passive solar earth shelter that is made of both natural and upcycled materials such as earth-packed tires , pioneered by architect Michael Reynolds . Earthships are predicated upon the idea that there are six human needs which can be addressed through environmentally sustainable building design: [1] Energy: Thermal and/or solar heating and cooling, solar and wind electricity Garbage Management: Reuse and recycling built into construction and daily living Sewage Treatment: Self-contained sewage treatment and water recycling Shelter: Building with natural and recycled materials Clean Water: Water harvesting and long term storage Food: In-home organic food production capability Earthship structures are intended to be " off-the-grid -ready" homes, with minimal reliance on public utilities an