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In September 2017, Hurricane Maria caused catastrophic damage and a major humanitarian crisis on the island of Puerto Rico. Since then, Biotecture Planet Earth has been finding ways of supporting a demonstration project of a sustainable and hurricane resistant Earthship in Puerto Rico, with no government or corporate support.
The finished building is a community center led by the local non-profit organization Tainasoy Apiario and features various rooms for events and for visitors to experience the Earthship. In times of disaster, the center will be used as shelter and as a base for disaster relief operations, providing solar power, water, and other basic necessities.
We have now completed seven phases of this ongoing project of constructing five Earthship structures with over 250 international and local volunteers that have been trained on the construction of Earthships on this site. We are extremely grateful for everyone that has participated over the years. Special thanks to Michael Reynolds, creator and designer of the project, and Phil Basehart, who has led many volunteers and put in endless hours into making this project a reality.
There is still some ongoing maintenance work and additions (kitchen) that have to be done, but the compound is currently being used for community workshops and events, a demonstration visitor center and for tours, and to give the opportunity to people to stay in one of the huts and experience it for themselves (with all funds raised going back into the center's non-profit organization).
We are currently raising funds for the construction of a much needed kitchen to ensure the ongoing operation of the compound. Please consider participating or donating so we can make this much needed addition a reality.
This project is only possible because of the donations and volunteer support of a large amount of individuals and organizations. Thank you to all of you for making this Earthship Community Center a reality!
More about this project: https://www.today.com/video/how-earthships-provide-food-shelter-during-natural-disasters-138313285687
