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Under construction… High Desert, High Performance Home
The first of several sustainable projects in the larger Joshua Tree California area is nearing completion! This sustainable home consists of two separate buildings, each with a high performing envelope built with conventional construction materials. An extra layer of
Codes & Laws for Green Buildings
Generally speaking, building codes are developed by well intentioned people who are actively involved in the construction industry. Their original purpose, as stated in the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code, is "to provide minimum standards for the
Boise Is Tapping Into Free, Sustainable Energy
Boise's geothermal heating system is the largest in the U.S., but experts say its success could be replicated almost anywhere. In the early 1890s, when Boise, Idaho was booming thanks to a gold rush, a local water company discovered
Obtaining a Building Permit
Already have money and insurance. now you are looking for land and ready to acquire land. do not buy land yet, make sure you will be allowed to do what you want to do. find out what the properties
Site Development Layout
In many ways, choosing a site is the most important decision when constructing a green home. From a design perspective, a site limits the orientation of the home and determines the location of windows. From an environmental perspective, a
Qualities & Features of the site
Choosing a site on which to locate a new home is not a simple task. Countless factors – natural, man-made, social and economic – must be examined. Where we choose to build and how we build on a site
The Building Site
A site plan takes into account the impact of the building on the surrounding environment and it's intended occupants. In an ideal case, design projects will start in one of two ways: Either the team starts with a site and
Australian Study Supports Tyres in Construction
One of the most straightforward, easiest to access, and cheapest route to recycling tyres is to use them as they come off the vehicle. Whole tyres that need no prep and no processing offer an ideal material if only
Learn with Pangea Builders
Join us on a build and learn how to build off-grid buildings. This is a free service, you will only be responsible for your own expenses AND your own safety. Fill out the form to indicate your interest. Thank
Off-Grid Builders, Earthship Home Designs
Pangea Design | Build is an educational and research organization providing sustainable buildings for residential, commercial and government use. We are specialists in Modern Off-Grid Designs, Systems and Construction.
We are dedicated to high quality, super efficient and skilled craftsmanship. Our primary goal is to provide buildings that are as sustainable as possible and as affordable as possible. We value the opportunity to work with you. Our services are based on many decades of experience on all kinds of buildings, systems and lifestyles. We offer standard designs and custom designs to make your dreams come true.
Note: We design and build all over the USA and around the world.
Construction and Permit Drawings
Earthship Floor Plans. Pangea Builders are experts at acquiring permits for passive house, earthships and any other type of green building. Included in our services are production of construction and permit set drawings to build your beautiful green building. This includes Earthships and any other type of floor plan layout for off-grid living.
Off-grid floor plans and Custom drawings for Earthships and all other types of floor plans, layouts and custom designs.
Pangea Design | Build can get your permit and build for you anywhere in the USA.
California Off-Grid Earthships
Design | Permits | Build
Earthships can be permitted and built in California. Any off-grid, sustainable building can be permitted and built in California. All buildings must adhere to the California state building, health and environmental codes.
Pangea Design | Build provides construction and permit drawings, acquiring permits and full turn-key construction services for residential, multi-family, commercial and non-profit projects.