I started Earthship Eco Homes in response to many inquiries about how to get approval for an Earthship in Australia.
My project Earthship Ironbank is the first Earthship in Australia to be approved by both Michael Reynolds (Earthship Guru) and local government (Council/Shire).
As the owner-builder/designer of Earthship Ironbank I understand the process from beginning to end. Furthermore my background in design and drafting, permaculture, and my recent PhD studies, which investigated the performance of Earthships in various climates, equip me with the skills and knowledge to ensure your Earthship project is a success.
I can help with:
- site selection and analysis
- design for local climate
- design for bushfire
- design for termites
- regulations and codes
- drafting your plans for submission to your local Council/Shire
- advice on how to get council approval
- education and workshops
My approach is to work with Reynolds’ designs, adapting them to suit Australian building codes (bushfire, termite, etc), local climatic conditions and your site’s unique characteristics.
When requested, I assist Earthship Biotecture (Michael Reynolds’ company) with projects in Australia: site visits to assess suitability and to feedback important information about your site to Earthship Biotecture and, to act as a consultant on many of the issues dot pointed above with the objective of ensuring an expedient and successful Council approval process.
I operate out of my home office in Ironbank, South Australia, 40min drive from the city and I also work at the University of South Australia teaching in the School of Art, Architecture & Design.
Please contact me to discuss your Earthship project today!
Cheers,
Martin (Marty) Freney