Collingwood Earthship Overview and Tour

[@LilacDaisy2]

The straight, non-angled, windows along the front make this so attractive. May be the best looking Earthship I've seen. Modern but far from cold.

[@seratonin3135]

This earthship has much more of a modern touch/approach, but based very much on earthship principles as well. I think that's a very important way to introduce people who are more comfortable with modern architecture and amenities to consider something of the sort, as its less rustic and more of what someone may be used to, as well as being connected to grid to curb their fears of energy shortages. Kudos tbh

[@martinrandez7021]

I love the angle you decided to adopt for your earthship. I can read several criticisms about some of your functional decisions but the goal isn't to copy Reynold's concept in my opinion. It is to try to live consciously, consume less, while still navigate the demands of our complicated life. I give you 2 thumbs up for this accomplishment. Getting the help of all those volunteers is impressive!

[@KathleenEdge]

Exactly! The purpose is to allow others the inspiration to create what works for them... while at the same time, making them rethink and reframe life.

[@rongray4118]

The gentleman who donated the tiles in trade for future help...He exemplifies what COMMUNITY is all about!

[@TheSteelheadangler]

fantastic job, excellent video as well. I live about 15 minutes south of you. Look forward to seeing the place one day while driving by!

[@entune85]

So much criticism here! Great job, I agree with some of the modifications from traditional ships too! Continued Modifications are how we came to the designs used today.

[@gregpayne3902]

Awesome job! That is the nicest earthship I've ever seen.

[@lunaflamed]

Greg Payne this is NOT really an Earthship at all.

[@KathleenEdge]

@@lunaflamed It's beautiful, regardless.

[@raisalam8809]

This is just amazing. I wish to build my own earthship one day. This is really inspiring.

[@carolweidig4689]

I like what they have done with this Style.

[@gracebeliever9749]

Very cool.....a lot going on here. Great Job! Thanks for sharing!

[@skyeseaborn1170]

Intelligent and beautiful home! Well done sir!

[@jonathanbailey1145]

He's not only bright but handsome. Well done, man!

[@thesundaycarpenter2514]

Awesome! Really great. I appreciate that you are actually tied into the local systems as well. Too often earthships seem to be in the boondocks or completely off-grid. It is nice to see that this sort of home will work in a town or township setting.

[@carolewarner101]

Am not seeing the links to your architect, engineers, etc. Can you post those? Many thanks, your home/business is gorgeous!

[@SilentSalad]

It would be awesome to see a two year update. :)

[@staceyannneil9861]

I love this, would love to visit 💓

[@F-J.]

Gorgeous. I love it.

[@forestdweller3210]

Great video! Thank you for sharing. I love the truth window by the way.

[@JayKeys-t1h]

Excellent, but where is it. I know Collingwood Victoria Australia, but there may be others.

[@skohalpin2689]

Nice to see the progress on this build. A lot has happened just since this past winter, so I'm assuming it's complete (?). Great informative video Matt!

[@kimberlywedwards]

Yes it is complete : )

[@MsMistyBlou]

Hi Matt. I have to say that I love almost everything about the functionality of home. The only thing that troubles me is the heating system. My husband and I are getting up in age and having to gather, find or chop wood is not an option for us. What else could we do? What other options are there?

[@kimberlywedwards]

Lots of options out there. I would discuss it with your mechanical engineer when you got to that stage. But would recommend an i floor heating system!

[@kimberlywedwards]

What ever system you decide on look into electric that you can offset with solar power production.

[@gracebeliever9749]

Like the Art work in the Bathroom! Who is the Artist? Where can I buy this artist?!

[@scottwebber652]

Great concept !! What I really liked pertaining to me was the foam 1” = a foot of cover as I just completed an issue remedy I’ve been dealing with for 20 years. with that same theory. I’ll find out byFebruary if true.

[@cole4700]

Whats with the heating system? i thought the whole point of an earthship was that you didn't need heating.

[@HeatherNaturaly]

Exactly! This isn't even burmed, so no thermal mass. Whats the point?

[@lunaflamed]

My thoughts exactly.

[@_lukejsmith]

Heating water dick heads

[@flaneur5560]

It gets very cold in Collingwood. Where have the previous earthships you've seen been located?

[@leberthasmith9491]

It not rely an earth ship ,it a modern home and natural gas realistic,fake earth ship

[@Corpse1984]

I live outside penetanguishene in an old farmhouse. I'd love to build one of these to replace my current house. How much did it cost to build? I'd love to come see this place in person once this pandemic cools off.

[@kimberlywedwards]

Cost would vary for everyone depending on how much work you do and how much reclaimed or recycled building materials you can use. So and estimation of 300-600k could be done for less or more depending on size too.

[@wholesomegirl2889]

Beautiful Thank you. Can you smell the tires inside during the summer? I really would like to build one. May I hire you?

[@kimberlywedwards]

No you do not smell the tires and I do consulting but not construction.

[@richardgshields]

looks really nice. great way to build a home.

[@kevindrane2919]

Love this!

[@hannahlee1967]

Hi Matt! I really appreciate you sharing your Earthship experience. I am writing a paper for a college course about Earthships and their suitability in Ontario. Would you mind sharing with me the residential building heating requirements for Ontario? I'm having a hard time finding the relevant building codes. Thanks!

[@k.r.6800]

I would like to know if you would be able to assist individuals to build their earthship homes abroad in countries such as Turkey where cost of labor and materials are cheaper ?

[@kimberlywedwards]

No I have not helped anyone from Turkey with a build; sorry.

[@BarbellMethod]

Correct me if I’m wrong; but in order for the entire Earthship concept to work. The windows MUST be placed on a 90 degree angle to the December 31 Sun(the winter Sun) this is how nature is able to heat the thermal mass off the structure(the northern wall with the tires) so that through convection the structure heats itself through the night and all year long. This seems like a critical error to me? Where you able to maintain 65-70 degrees year round? How was food production impacted as a result of reducing sunlight exposure daily/yearly?

[@kimberlywedwards]

Barbell Method when I took the earthship academe program with Michael Reynolds and asked him this same question his answer was that the angle was close enough to 90 degrees that it would not make much of a difference. As well there was the financial side to this decision too. The cost to install at an angle was going to be 10k more and provides an opportunity for water infiltration. So that is why we want vertical.

[@jonnyde]

@@kimberlywedwards I would wager that the window manufacturer isnt going to warrant anything that is not a vertical installation.

[@peterwagner4538]

Question: In the german earthship, at Tempelhof, I saw cracks in the angled windows of the greenhouse. Is it a general problem? Did you experience it too? What kind of glass/windows are you recomdending for the angled windows in the greenhouse? Thanks.

[@kimberlywedwards]

I would recommend keeping the windows vertical to avoid leaking and cracking.

[@kimberlywedwards]

Also vertical is easier and cheeped to install

[@thedruiddiaries6378]

Im unsure about your fabric cloth. Was it that garden cloth? I've found it rotts and becomes a contamininant. What kind of cloth was it?

[@brendadurr5186]

Do you have plans,

[@annabelleledieu]

Loving it! Gorgeous!!!

[@evacelik6857]

Why not combine with wind power?

[@Gracemutley]

wheres the links in the description?

[@VensystemsUk]

Hi Matt, firstly, thanks for sharing such a detailed and well edited video. Your earthship is an interesting build with additions of HRV and the overhang, and we are even more interested as we wish to incorporate a yoga studio in to our design. We are based in southern Europe at 1400meters above sea level - summers are hot and a little humid, and just under freezing in the winter (very similar to Collingwood it seems). I'm wondering if the HRV been effective enough for you guys and your partners clients or do you think an ERV is worth exploring? It sounds like the overhang works well in the summer, have you had to use insulation boards under your floor or under the thermal store to restrict loss to the ground during winter/spring? Thanks in advance, Doug

[@jamescraig2660]

Well done, Sir

[@gmschiller]

Is there a page to look at floor plans? Also, you mentioned this is rentable. How would one go about doing that?

[@realtruth1448]

Gerry Schiller go to the earthship website

[@gmschiller]

@@realtruth1448 thanks. That's what I believe I did afterwards 😉 I'm seriously planning my earliest retirement to move and build my modern luxury log earthship. I'm so tired of my basic needs being dependent on some company I have to pay. Plus I have some pushing the self sufficient with an integrated self sufficient organic fishing pool/pond.

[@realtruth1448]

Gerry Schiller same here bud, I’m trying to have a home completely offgrid the coming economic collapse is going to be insane

[@unkleskratch]

Yes, not quite an earthship- but you can blame the provincial and municipal building codes for that, I expect... in good ol' Ontario, if it isn't up to 'code', it isn't built.

[@k.r.6800]

What is the purpose of the Tires?

[@kimberlywedwards]

A free Buiding material that needs to be recycled and can be recycled with human power to create a dwelling. More specifically it is the back retaining wall that holds thermal mass heating and cooling.

[@susieaugare93]

I am definitely interested in building an earthship and have looked at Michael Reynolds builds. Your building is more what I would like to build. Would you be interested in selling the plans on how you built your building?

[@kimberlywedwards]

Email me [e-mail]

[@anajurkovic6296]

How did you obtain a permit in collingwood for an earthship? I live in port severn an I am very interested in this type of living

[@JXZ-JAM]

First comment! Fantastic Earthship man. I really like how the reclaimed materials that went into the interior design came out with a very modern and hip look. Alot of different materials but blending very well. The radiant water heating is one of the best go-to for heating imo, and I like how you have back up propane. Seems you have quite a few back-ups and redundancy built into his home, thats very forward thinking. What are your solar gains like? Where are you located? Get pretty harsh winters? With that eve/overhang and no venting skylights I image its pretty reduced for the greenhouse. Personally I like as much light as I can possible get at anytime of the year. I love earthships and anything related like permaculture. One day I plan on building my own. One day even sooner I plan on attending the academy in Taos. Till then I've just focusing on a Tiny home. :P

[@wellgrounded-nswfirstappro1336]

Wow, you and I came to some similar design ideas. I also have the overhang at the front and have incorporated modern architecture components for ventilation. We are bound to get some of the purests making comments about not being a true Earthship. This is an evolution springing from the amazing principles that define an Earthship. It should be remembered that a home is built both for a place and a people, the design should not be limited by other people or places. Well done Matt

[@PoseidonPoolBuilders]

Does anyone have a natural swimming pool there? Any talks of it? Possibly a community pool? That would be awesome. I'd be willing to see if I can make some phone calls to help make that happen

[@kimberlywedwards]

PoseidonPoolBuilders no we do not but that would be cool to build in the back yard... lmk your thoughts

[@k.r.6800]

How much is the cost of such facility?

[@kimberlywedwards]

It is very dependent on if you over see the general contracting or if you have to hire one. Mine cost me 350k but now you could almost double that number post Covid

[@snowboy720]

Really nice build! What are the dimensions of this?

[@kimberlywedwards]

Jordan they are 120 long by 27.5 deep

[@curiosidadesextrano]

So do you actually have to pay a hydro bill?

[@renevargas4836]

So how much does it cost to build an Earthship

[@SevakKirakosyan]

No link in the description...

...cost at the end of the day?!?

[@leberthasmith9491]

Maybe that’s the way he went

[@dacna01]

Ever consider adding a small turbine to a ceiling vent?

[@kimberlywedwards]

Yes I would highly recommend a wind turbine as a secondary power source and would love to have one! This would help in the winter when the snow covers the Pannels or when there is no sun for days..

[@dacna01]

@@kimberlywedwards Thanks, but I was more thinking could a small wind turbine be installed in the place of a turbine vent, and generate electricity through the passive air flow?

[@kimberlywedwards]

The answer to that question would be maybe possible but I would think the product would be minimal and not worth the effort. But could be a fun experiment

[@ballwizz23]

This is my favorite one by far. I love how it has a contemporary look. So many earthships look like they were made in 1000 BC. I'm not a Flinstone. I want a house! This was great.

[@lunaflamed]

Ballwiz 23 This is not an Earthship. It’s a knockoff.

[@SuperBigone420]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2TMnmSYl6l1m6c this one is Beautiful!

[@lindsayduncan2304]

How much did it cost to build? My family is trying to find sustainable and affordable ways to live and this seems incredible!

[@kimberlywedwards]

Lindsay Duncan it cost approx $360k with me doing a lot of the work over 2 years of construction. All the best!

[@azadccj]

Does volunteers charge you on daily basis or contract basis.. Thanks

[@TJ30100]

Can you post the information regarding the contacts you have? So we can contact them? Please and thank you

[@kimberlywedwards]

These should help Andrew Slade , - Architec Brett , - Mechanical Engineer Jesse Matchett , - Structural Engineer ted elsasser - Builder

[@TJ30100]

Matt Code Thank you very much for your prompt reply. Cheers ☺

[@jaked7844]

can i get the links for engineers and architect?

[@kimberlywedwards]

Andrew Slade , Arcitech Brett , - Mechanical Engineer Jesse Matchett , Structural Engineer ted elsasser - Builder

[@beancollectorbx]

What state is this

[@technoshaman001]

beancollectorbx Ontario Canada

[@kimberlywedwards]

Ontario

[@brownlauren15]

I'm not sure you should call this an earthship? Also didn't hear references to Michael Reynolds, the developer of Earthship Biotecture!! But I really like your version!!!

[@leberthasmith9491]

Lgb this is SAD

[@kevinreginald107]

@11:50-He talks about earthship academy

[@robontube12]

If you listen to Michael Reynolds explaining what an earthship is - this is actually not really an earthship imo. Earthships are off Grid (like a ship) and need no extra heating, that's what the thermal mass is for! I'd call it earthship inspired.

[@gillybean287]

can we call it a cold cold canadian winter and strict ontario codes earthship?

[@jonnyde]

@@gillybean287 Definitely ... until there are several Ontario Canada engineers that have experience with this type of build, and data to backup their signoff on the plans, it is IMHO impossible to build a fully earthship home in any part of Ontario that gets below freezing ATM: that is, it freezes everywhere in Ontario in the winter, and I can easily recall at least three winters in my lifetime where power was out in parts of rural Ontario in the winter for a minimum of 4 days. I wish Matt had posted up his website as he promised in the video: well done Matt! I hope to visit someday to see how your home feels in the winter.

[@bellydanceearthsky4092]

OM Goddess! You are using trees for heating & rain water to flush the loo? ... does' t sound very sustainable ... or sensible. We drink rainwater & grow trees as much as possible here in Australia. Tis beautiful... but self sustaining? Specks must have been strict, I presume !?

[@vancegodin4149]

it is Sm!

[@a.Sheeun3618]

neat!

[@graniteridgegreens6278]

Very Nice place but a true angled earth ship should not require a heating system beyond a wood stove for sub minus weeks without sun. If Collingwood requires HRVs etc not too many will consider doing anything environmentally conscious there, The idea is lost here having a living self sufficient home.

[@gorillajackbedroombooster7309]

Sir I just sent you an email..in regards to this earthship

[@samnguyen-d5851]

How to get permit from town? Is it difficulty to get permit? Do you need engineering?

[@deanhenson3600]

i like it, but do'nt have a $1,000,000

[@jflow5601]

Classy pseudo earthship

[@AZsmoothrider]

Very sterile and cold feeling to be called an earthship. Sorry you didn't capitalize on brilliance of the concept (thermal mass heat gain) but your modern quasi earthship design might bridge the gap with the uninitiated. Thanks for sharing.

[@tigersteele9552]

NOT ENOUGH RECYCLED MATERIAL!!!

[@canyonhaverfield2201]

Tiger..are you a Carmelite ? Knew you in the 70's..milt & flo taught me so much- garden shop

[@kimberlywedwards]

1000+ tires, 1000+wine bottles, pop cans and 10 thousand linear feet of reclaimed wood that was listed as scrap by the log home builders. So there a lot of recycled building materials

[@AndrewBryantPianoTuner]

Why the irritating Musak?

[@Tom_Seeker]

Jesus, earthships are not grid-tie ! Its against the concept and principles.

[@gillybean287]

have you been to Canada? it's cold.

[@kimberlywedwards]

This property was already grid tied so I thought I would wait for the batteries to become better and then invest in an off grid power source.. Each property and location will be different and make you choose your path for your personal reasons. Goal here is to inspire cleaner living.