Need a prolonged workout? Want to do some major recycling? Want to stay warm and cozy with the help of the sun? All of this can be accomplished when you build your own tire house.

Feb 8, 2023 · The building site is cleared and prepared, and the tires are filled and laid in a running bond pattern to form the walls. Insulation and waterproofing are added as the walls are built, and the back of the tires is covered with earth to create the thermal mass.

Oct 31, 2023 · One way is to build a tire house. Tire houses are made from, you guessed it, old tires! They are relatively easy and inexpensive to build, and they can be quite cozy. The best part about them is that they are eco-friendly and will help reduce your carbon footprint.

Have you ever considered buiding a tire bale home? The principles are the same as for rammed earth tires, or Earthships except the walls go up in a few days, instead of over several months. Also, more tires are diverted from landfills.

Build Your Home out of Waste Tires! Imagine building your own mortgage-free home out of old tires packed with dirt! Many of materials are free for the hauling, and with a good bit of grunt work to pack the dirt, you can build a low-cost, earth-friendly home.

The beauty of building with old tires is that, unlike homes that reduce waste by being frugal and energy efficient, a house built with old tires is actually absorbing waste from other sources, and actively reducing the waste stream.

Jan 17, 2022 · Earthship homes are built to be as sustainable as possible, from their construction materials to the energy and water they use. These houses are built from salvaged waste, such as recycled glass bottles, beer cans, and old tires.

Sep 28, 2023 · Discover the concept of earthship homes, their construction process, longevity, sourcing tires, and their popularity in various regions. Learn how to build your own sustainable and eco-friendly earthship home.

Building our dream home out of 170+ bales of used tires (approximately 17,000+ used tires in bales--not shredded). We began our tire bale house project in 2003, drawing plans, discussing strategies with a designer, researching and finding property and purchasing it.

Earthship homes are the perfect answer. Built with discarded tires and other "garbage", these homes are not only uniquely attractive, but they also use the sun for their power, and they are quite energy-efficient.