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How to build smart, zero carbon buildings – and why it matters
Buildings represent 39% of global greenhouse gas emissions; Reducing carbon emissions in buildings will be critical to achieving net zero emissions by 2050; Efficient, zero carbon buildings take advantage of available, cost-effective technology to reduce emissions while increasing health, equity and
Sustainable homes make us healthy, wealthy and green
For the market for sustainable homes to continue to grow we need to adopt common language that resonates with consumers, such as “comfortable”, “healthy”, and “affordable”. There comes a point in most of our lives when we realise that
Heating & Cooling Buildings: 3 Videos
Keep the building warm in the winter and cool in the summer with little to no utility bills / fossil fuels. This increases both psychological and physiological comfort. These Videos cover the details of the Heating & Cooling Buildings
Sustainable Home Rises in Belgium After Fire
An Asymmetrical, Sustainable Home Rises in Belgium After a Devastating Fire. A nearly decade-long collaboration between Atelier Tom Vanhee and the owner results in a playful renovation that prioritizes passive design principles and multifunctional living spaces. About 30
Owner Built Earthship in Norfolk County, MA.
Norfolk couple retires, embraces radically sustainable living in self-built $70,000 earthship. Embracing radically sustainable living allowed Craig and Connie Cook to sail into early retirement aboard an earthship, a type of home that offers environmental benefits only paralleled by
How Do Earthships Work?
An Earthship home is a type of passive solar house that is made of both natural and upcycled materials (such as earth-packed tires). Earthships can be completely off-grid or partially off-grid. Earthships can be built in any part of the
5 Reasons Why HempWool is the Best Insulation Choice for your Next Project
When we think of insulation often times, the color pink and the feeling of itchiness is what comes to mind. While insulation is designed to reduce energy costs, in that sense, any insulation could technically be considered green. But
Architecture and Sustainability in the Time of COVID-19
An innovative architecture firm in India turned to architectural upcycling when they saw an opportunity to help those in need. Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear: How we live will never be the same. But crisis
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 sustainable as possible as affordably 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.
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.