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Green Homes For Sale - Alma, Colorado Green Home Alma, Colorado
Newly constructed modern mountain 3BD/2BA energy efficient custom home! Adjacent to National Forest and 16 miles from Breckenridge ski area!
Green Homes For Sale - Almont, Colorado Green Home Almont, Colorado
Octagonal straw bale house with solar in-floor heat and domestic hot water as well as off-the-grid with solar photovoltaic and wind generated electricity. Exceptional mountain views!
Green Homes For Sale - Austin, Colorado Green Home Austin, Colorado
Unique strawbale home and barn on ten acres adjacent to reservoir.
Green Homes For Sale - Boulder, Colorado Green Home Boulder, Colorado
Native American Earthlodge with earth berms, passive solar, xeric landscaping and radiant heat. Sacred, Sustainable and earth integrated.
Green Homes For Sale - Boulder, Colorado Green Home Boulder, Colorado
This is a mold, fragrance, pesticide, formaldehyde-free contemporary home – built to strict environmental specs for an EI on 4.7 acres 20 minutes from Boulder, CO.
Green Homes For Sale - Boulder, Colorado Green Home Boulder, Colorado
Mercedes SUV Included with this Expansive Contemporary Boulder Home in Sunshine Canyon ~ 5 minutes to Pearl Street Mall!
Green Homes For Sale - Breckenridge, Colorado Green Home Breckenridge, Colorado
Post & Beam, Straw-Bale Home! Green, warm and efficiency, passive solar home! Beautifully designed and artistically crafted; built with natural, non-toxic finishes to wheat board and bamboo cabinets. Only 4 miles to world class skiing area. Completion date Oct.
Green Homes For Sale - Cedaredge, Colorado Green Home Cedaredge, Colorado
UNIQUE ADOBE PASSIVE SOLAR ARTIST-BUILT HOME ON 23 ACRES AT THE BASE OF GRAND MESA IN CEDAREDGE, COLORADO.
Green Homes For Sale - Centennial, Colorado Green Home Centennial, Colorado
Super energy efficient solar patio home near the Denver Tech Center. House is adjacent to Cherry Creek State Park and Bike Trail and has a complete gym in the basement included.
Green Homes For Sale - Coaldale, Colorado Green Home Coaldale, Colorado
Fantastic colorado eco-friendly, completely off grid southwest style adobe earthship mountain home on 36 treed acres. Close to the historic town of salida one of the top 10 us small towns to live in as reported by us news and world report. Colorado mountain living at it's best!
Green Homes For Sale - Colorado Springs, Colorado Green Home Colorado Springs, Colorado
FEATURED ON SOLAR HOME TOUR! PASSIVE SOLAR IN BROADMOOR NEIGHBORHOOD - CONCRETE DOUBLE WALL CONSTRUCTION USING SUNROOM/TROMBE WALL DESIGN FOR PRIMARY HEAT
Green Homes For Sale - Colorado Springs, Colorado Green Home Colorado Springs, Colorado
Healthy-built home on 20 acres with additional mother-in-law unit and 3 car detached garage. It is in a development of 20-80 acre parcels, surrounded by gravel roads and great views of Pike’s Peak. Lots of fresh air.
Green Homes For Sale - Como, Colorado Green Home Como, Colorado
2000 sqr ft solar and wind powered home comes with 38 acres. wood stove and propane heatng.
Green Homes For Sale - Crestone, Colorado Green Home Crestone, Colorado
New in 2006, 3 bed/2 bath 1850sf Strawbale Home on 2.7 acres!
Green Homes For Sale - Crestone, Colorado Green Home Crestone, Colorado
Large, family oriented, post and beam strawbale home on one of a kind lot, featuring year round creek running through the middle of the land, large trees and lush grasses and room for numerous sunny gardens. Completed April 2007
Green Homes For Sale - cripple creek, Colorado Green Home cripple creek, Colorado
beautiful log home 4/4 off-grid with active solar and wind generator. at 9500 ft magnificent views of pikes peak and sangre de cristo mountains.
Green Homes For Sale - Denver, Colorado Green Home Denver, Colorado
New solar townhomes in downtown Denver with rooftop terraces, fenced yard and a tree lined street. Walk to 16th Street Mall and light rail. Dare to be green - be part of the solution, not part of the problem. A green home saves you money on utility bills and home maintenance.
Green Homes For Sale - Durango, Colorado Green Home Durango, Colorado
Hike, Bike and ski out the door of this 1500 sq. ft. natural home....
Green Homes For Sale - Estes Park, Colorado Green Home Estes Park, Colorado
LEED CERTIFIED, Townhomes in Estes Park, Colorado. New construction.
Green Homes For Sale - Fort Collins, Colorado Green Home Fort Collins, Colorado
ONE OF TWELVE HIGH PERFORMANCE STRAW BALE HOMES to be built in Fort Collins, this Tuscan-Style statement of Elegance offers a wish list of energy-efficient materials and technologies, floor plan options, and upgrades.
Green Homes For Sale - Fort Collins, Colorado Green Home Fort Collins, Colorado
ONE OF TWELVE HIGH PERFORMANCE STRAW BALE HOMES to be built in Fort Collins, this Modern-Style statement of “Contemporary Edge” offers a wish list of energy-efficient materials and technologies, floor plan options, and upgrades.
Green Homes For Sale - Fort Garland, Colorado Green Home Fort Garland, Colorado
Warm, passive solar,well-insulated log home off the grid on 5+ stunning mountain acres. New, top-of-the-line solar electric system with inverter and back-up generator for whole home providing seamless flow of electricity. Barn, 60'round pen, Finish Line fencing, BarBarA waterer.
Green Homes For Sale - Fort Garland, Colorado Green Home Fort Garland, Colorado
Sunny, spacious and comfortable, 11 Acre, 3 BR Solar Off-grid Ranch in San Luis Valley. Move-in Condition
Green Homes For Sale - Ft. Garland, Colorado Green Home Ft. Garland, Colorado
This house is a 4900 sq ft, 3 story log and concrete structure situated off the grid. Solar voltaic panel, a wind turbine and a propane back up generator supply the electric power.
Green Homes For Sale - Guffey, Colorado Green Home Guffey, Colorado
Environmentally friendly "green home" on 25+acres 90 minutes from Colorado Springs. SW contemporary design w/privacy, seclusion & views of Pikes Peak!
Green Homes For Sale - Jefferson, Colorado Green Home Jefferson, Colorado
Custom built strawbale home on 36 acres. Top of the line solar system, expansive views, seasonal creek, 1 hr from Denver, 45 min from Breckenridge!
Green Homes For Sale - Lake City, Colorado Green Home Lake City, Colorado
Our Green Built Solar Electric Off Grid Log Home is a High Mountain Retreat Adjoins Nat Forest and Acess to Wilderness 2.8 +/- Acres, satellite telephone, water well and septic tank Passive Solar and wood heat propane stove and refrigerator two story sunroom
Green Homes For Sale - Lyons, Colorado Green Home Lyons, Colorado
This 2 bedroom flat is located within a cohousing community committed to environmental sustainability. Act quickly to pick the options and upgrades in this home.
Green Homes For Sale - Lyons, Colorado Green Home Lyons, Colorado
This single-family home is located within a cohousing community committed to environmental sustainability. Act quickly to choose options and upgrades on this home.
Green Homes For Sale - Lyons, Colorado Green Home Lyons, Colorado
This 2-bedroom duplex is located within a cohousing community dedicated to environmental sustainability. Act quickly to choose the options and upgrades available for this home.
Green Homes For Sale - Lyons, Colorado Green Home Lyons, Colorado
This 2-bedroom carriage home is located within a cohousing community committed to environmental sustainability. Act quickly to choose the options and upgrades available for this home.
Green Homes For Sale - Lyons, Colorado Green Home Lyons, Colorado
This 3 bedroom duplex home is located within a cohousing community committed to environmental sustainability. Act quickly to choose options and upgrades available for this home.
Green Homes For Sale - Lyons, Colorado Green Home Lyons, Colorado
Beautiful, newly remodeled passive solar home on 11.8 private and quiet wooded acres.
Green Homes For Sale - Lyons,, Colorado Green Home Lyons,, Colorado
Natural Mountain Living. Lakefront property with passive solar, designed with log, river rock, stone, wood, lots of ambient light.
Green Homes For Sale - Marble, Colorado Green Home Marble, Colorado
South facing Straw Bale Home on 2 acres, backs to National Forest.
Green Homes For Sale - Nederland, Colorado Green Home Nederland, Colorado
Form follows function as each component of this healthy home is meticulously designed to complement the flow of daily living while offering sanctuary from the hectic pace of life in the fast lane. Designed to lift the spirit and engage the senses, this ho
Green Homes For Sale - Paonia, Colorado Green Home Paonia, Colorado
Build your green home in a green neighborhood! Sustainable development on edge of small ag/art town in Western Colorado. Two+ private acres plus 43 acres of shared open space protected by conservation easement. Borders public land with numerous recreational opportunities.
Green Homes For Sale - Peyton, Colorado Green Home Peyton, Colorado
This home is located in Rivers Divide which borders the historic Bijou Basin in Peyton, Colorado. Rivers Divide is a covenanted community just East of Black Forest and only 30 minutes from Colorado Springs. Nestled against the trees, this home is warm, li
Green Homes For Sale - Peyton, Colorado Green Home Peyton, Colorado
Colorado Country Custom Home with plenty of room and all on one level.
Green Homes For Sale - Pueblo, Colorado Green Home Pueblo, Colorado
Built Green Home, new construction, never occupied 2006 Parade Of Homes Award winner! Amazing home in rural setting, close to Pueblo, situated on 5.5 acres with breath taking mountain views!
Green Homes For Sale - Pueblo, Colorado Green Home Pueblo, Colorado
Magnificent executive home reside on a 42.2 acres in the rockies for $589,000; just reduced by 30,000, must see it to appreciate the it. Way below appraised value of 719,000
Green Homes For Sale - Pueblo West, Colorado Green Home Pueblo West, Colorado
New, custom built home, complete with professionally designed and integrated active and passive solar systems! Built by "Built Green Colorado - Award Winning Builder, Y Construction. Style, Quality and Green, this home has it all!
Green Homes For Sale - Pueblo West, Colorado Green Home Pueblo West, Colorado
Enjoy the quiet and elegence of a bermed home that borders a state park --no neighbors to the south! The house is so efficient that no furnace is needed. Views, wildlife, room for horses, horse/hiking trails. Featured on solar home tours for several years.
Green Homes For Sale - Pueblo West, Colorado Green Home Pueblo West, Colorado
Craftsman Homes & Design is building a new super quality, Insulated Concrete Form Home! This new super energy efficient home will be Built Green Certified & Energy Star Rated. Over 3,600 SF of this superbly custom finished home.
Green Homes For Sale - Ridgway, Colorado Green Home Ridgway, Colorado
Serious self reliant lifestyle home in fabulous location. Very very well built Earthship in top condition. Flexible owner financing and quick occupancy available. Off grid with optional on grid utilities. Price dropped 50K and owners motivated to sell! Will consider trade!
Green Homes For Sale - Ridgway, Colorado Green Home Ridgway, Colorado
Mountain Modern Designed Certified Colorado Built Green Luxury Home.
Green Homes For Sale - Rollinsville, Colorado Green Home Rollinsville, Colorado
Amazing GREEN built home - Weekend Getaway & Vacation Rental Investment Opportunity! Substanial solar system & pricise attention to detail make this a TRUE mtn getaway + seperate cabin on 7.98 acres! Fantastic Continental Divide Snowcapped Views!
Green Homes For Sale - Saguache, Colorado Green Home Saguache, Colorado
PRICE REDUCED 40,000...View Zen looking Retreat House nestled in a small Colorado Village used as a B and B and Wellness Center.
Green Homes For Sale - Sedalia, Colorado Green Home Sedalia, Colorado
Custom green, passive solar, energy efficient,non-toxic house on 35 acres.
Green Homes For Sale - Silverton, Colorado Green Home Silverton, Colorado
Exceptional Artison Solar Home in Historic Silverton, CO
Green Homes For Sale - Trinidad, Colorado Green Home Trinidad, Colorado
Combining southwestern charm with a unique earth-friendly design, this 8-year old, 4,095+ sq. ft. straw-bale home is nestled on 35 acres above a evergreen canyon west of Trinidad Colorado
Green Homes For Sale - Victor, Colorado Green Home Victor, Colorado
Strawbale house on 7.08 acres in beautiful Phantom Canyon. Fantastic mountain views.
Green Homes For Sale - Victor, Colorado Green Home Victor, Colorado
Earth Ship 1,200 SF, on 38.7 very private wooded, stock trout pond

Earthships Update

Green Homes for Sale - Taos, New Mexico 87571 Green Home Healthy Home Natural Home

Welcome to the Earthling -- one of the most beautiful and functional earthships ever built. Constructed in 2004 by earthship progenitor Mike Reynolds, this 1,700 square-foot home has all the modern systems, artistic touches, growing abilities and conveniences that makes it a haven and a true home.
Taos, New Mexico — Green Home For Sale

Green Home
Healthy Home
Natural Home

Asking Price (US$): $450,000
Annual Property Tax $925
Annual Utility Cost $0
Home Area: 1,700 ft2
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Total Lot Size: 1.20 acres
Year Built: 2004
Property Description
Home Description

Welcome to The Earthling -- one of the most beautiful and functional earthships ever built.

Constructed in 2004 by earthship progenitor Mike Reynolds, this 1,700 home has all the modern systems, artistic touches, growing abilities, comfort and conveniences that makes it a haven and a home in every sense of the word.

This Earthling is unique from other earthships in the following ways: 1) Double the solar power; there are two banks of solar panels -- equaling 1,200 watts which allows for many heat-generating appliances, music center and easy global connectedness; 2) Attached indoor green house that harnesses the heat for growing year round -- chard, lettuce and onions in the winter; squash, tomatoes and chilies in the summer; 3) Many many creative accents from stained glass doors to custom tile-work to beautiful mica and plaster walls -- all done by some of the finest artisans in Taos.

The Earthling has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It’s spacious and well-designed with a warm earthy-feeling, full of light and greenery. Lovely flagstone and brick floors run throughout. There is beautiful glass block and tile mosaic. In addition, there is such delightful features as a round bedroom -- called the hut, -- a stylish north entrance and a large plasma TV!

I purchased the Earthling in 2006 and have been very pleased with the stability of temperature -- cool in the summer and warm in the winter. This is due to passive solar from the large south-facing windows and the northside thermomass and berm. There is also a lovely fireplace for ambience and a wood-burning stove for extra warmth in the winter. I’ve also loved living in the surround of greenery that thrives at the Earthling -- rosemary, mint, red geraniums, cherry tomatoes, squash and beans. In the dead of winter, it is so nice to walk into a home that is alive with greenery! And in the summer, I’ve grown amaranth, Aztec corn, carrots, beats and fennel in the black-water cell outside. Finally, the extra solar power has allowed me to have modern conveniences and decor preferences (toaster, coffee makers, XM radio, lamps, Christmas lights, nightlights) So much so, I sometimes forget I’m operating on batteries!

And I’ve particularly enjoyed its location at the Greater World Sustainable Community -- a 360-acre sustainable community outside of Taos, near the gorge bridge, established by Mike Reynolds.

It’s a constant show out here; incredible 360-degree views and rainbows of every size. I’ve seen hot air balloons drift over my head and amazing lightening shows blazing across the mesa. And to go outside on a clear night, is to see the vast stellar constellations -- they are particularly clear out here as they are undiluted by city lights. And there is plenty of open space for the rabbits, coyotes and other wild life.

The Earthling has the following special features:
 Two banks of 150-watt PV panels adding up to 1,200 watts of solar power -- double the power of most earthships
 Washer and dryer hookups
 Media center
 A large Great Room with high ceilings lined with 24-foot long vegas; big south-facing windows and a creatively-designed Kiva fireplace.
 A fire pit for burning vegetation or for fireside gatherings
 A large flagstone patio with rock gardens filed with the natural beauty of the wild flowers of the mesa
 Black water cell planting area with beautiful Globe Willow and lilac bush -- great for growing amaranth, corn, beats and other vegetables in the summer
 An attached green house for growing food throughout the year including winter
 Wind turbine for extra power, especially on those cloudy windy days!
 Wood-burning stove for extra warmth
 All the modern conveniences: gas stove and oven, hot water any time you want it, XM radio, lamps, cold refrigerator, such heat-generating appliances as toasters, coffee makers, blow-dryers.
 Beautiful mica and plaster walls and pomegranate mural.

The asking price of the Earthling is $450,000 -- truly a bargain considering earthships now cost $300 per square-foot to build. As the Earthling is 1,700 square feet, it would cost these days $510,000 to build -- not including the land. The Earthling’s price permits you to save money as well as the time of construction. And it is noteworthy to know that earthships are appreciating in value more than other conventional homes. No owner financing is available; however, it is possible to get conventional financing with an earthship.

Currently, the Earthling is being brokered by the owner -- not a real estate agent.

Also, Mike Reynold’s Earthship Biotecture has blue prints on file for an addition to the Earthling.

Some folks might know this earthship when it was Reynold’s premiere vacation rental called Happy Castle.
What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Power from the sun and water from the sky -- all these concepts come true in the Earthling.

The Earthling is a completely off-the-grid home. And its carbon footprint is virtually non-existent. Passive solar heating and thermomass construction heat and cool the interior with year-round stability. A wind turbine harnesses wind power. Its electricity comes from two banks of solar panels equally 1,200 watts of power. There are AC and DC lights. A large underground 3,500 gallon cistern catches the rain and snowmelt from the pro-panel roof. Water -- one of our most precious commodities -- is recycled several times in a grey water system that feeds interior planters and a black water system that feeds an outdoor planter. Drinking water passes through an additional filter and is available from different facets.

I will assist buyers in understanding the systems and how to live efficiently in this home.

Some people think that earthships are underground. This is not true. The northside is bermed, in order to keep the heat in. And the Earthling garners plenty of light through south and east facing windows -- creating a warm light-filled interior full of green plants and natural tones.

The northside thermomass consists of tires, aluminum and glass cans -- all which collect heat.

The Earthling is not just a home -- it is a way of living that reflects our changing values.

And it offers what a conventional home does not:
 An opportunity to live independently of utility companies
 To be responsible for growing your own food
 A lifestyle that is in harmony with our natural resources
 To feel closer to nature and the seasons
 The experience of living in a community without noise or visual pollution -- just 360 degree views of vast mountain ranges and mesa and the starry skies at night.

Although the Earthling is a comfortable and amazing home, there are still practical and unavoidable aspects to living off-the-grid. On consecutive cloudy days the solar panels will not collect sun, therefore residents must conserve energy and “power down” on lights and appliances. I’ve done it and it’s no biggie -- there are still lights for reading and the stove-top for cooking.
Neighborhood Description

The Earthling is located in Greater World -- 640-acre sustainable community outside of Taos.

We are a diverse group of people, all from different parts of the country with many varied interests. Yet we are all progressive thinkers, involved in many creative pursuits and all seeking a way to live in balance with the natural world. Greater World is made up of singles, couples and families. Some folks have built their own earthships, while others purchased their completed -- like me. And there are folks who live here year round, and others who use their earthships as second homes.
Market Area

Taos is an art colony in north central New Mexico that has attracted artists and writers for years. Many renowned painters, photographers, writers, thinkers, visionaries, and inspirational people have lived, and still reside here. It is rich in cultural heritage from the native Americans, Spanish, Mexican and anglo residents. The Taos community honors our traditions and history. Many people come to Taos seeking a new way of living, to redefine themselves and pursue their artistic longings; they come for a deeper connection to themselves, others and the earth.
School District

Taos public schools but there are alternative and charter schools available in the area.
Community

Greater World Sustainable Community
Home Type or Land

Single Family - Single Level
Location of Home or Land

Rural
Elevation of Home

Mountain
Local Air Pollution
Agriculture in Area yes
Industry in Area no
Air Pollution in Area no
Pesticide Free yes
Fragrance Free yes
Cleaned with Green Products yes
Indoor Air Quality
Heating System Solar - Active
Solar - Passive
Wood Stove
Cooling System Passive Cooling
Ventilation System Part of Cooling System
Whole House Filtration None
Whole House Vacuum no
Energy & Water
Energy System Photovoltaic (PV)
Off the Grid
Solar - Photovoltaic
Water System Rain Water Collection
Wastewater System Septic System
Construction Information
Construction Type Earth Ship
Exerior Finish Metal
Wood
Interior Finish Earthen Plaster
Wood - Solid
Interior Paint Other
Floor Material Other
Roof Material Metal
Window Material Other
Insulation Material Other
Garage / Carport
Garage / Carport no
Property Information
Address 02 Happy Trails
02 Happy Trails
City, State Zip Taos, NM 87571
Country United States

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Contact Information
Name Katy Grabel
Address P.O. Box 857
P.O. Box 857
City, State Zip Taos, 87529
Telephone 575-770-5091


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Alternative Energy News

Sept. 23 - New solar powered LED lights along Broadway bike path

Contact(s):

Kevin Afflerbaugh, Local Environmental Action Division, 303-441-4191
Patrick von Keyserling, Media Relations, 303-441-4959

The City of Boulder, University of Colorado and Boulder County announce new solar powered LED lights along Broadway bike path

The University of Colorado recently installed four solar powered LED lights and poles on the multi-use path along Broadway near the University of Colorado. The new energy efficient lights supplement existing lights in order to increase safety at night. The solar powered lights use approximately 3,000 fewer kilowatt hours (kWh) annually than traditional path lights, and because they operate on solar power, costly connections to existing utility lines are avoided.

The lighting project was paid for using a $25,000 Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) New Energy Communities Grant that was received in 2008. The DOLA awarded this grant to CU, the city and Boulder County due to the project’s innovative approach at providing highly efficient lighting that increases safety and avoids additional greenhouse gas emissions.

Joe Branchaw, electrical engineer for CU, said, "The University is proud to partner with the City of Boulder on this project creating an energy efficient solution to provide a safe environment for everyone on campus.”

Kevin Afflerbaugh, City of Boulder’s Local Environmental Action Division, considered the project successful in large part “because of the great partnership between Boulder County, the University and the City.”

For more information on this project, contact Kevin Afflerbaugh at 303-441-4191 or afflerbaughk@bouldercolorado.gov This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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