Earthship Walipini Build & Farming Intensive

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Learn how to design and build an off-grid Earthship Walipini, Blackwater Botanical Cell and farming for area Farmers Markets.

Welcome to an extraordinary summer field study session with Pangea Academy. Embark on a transformative journey where students will seamlessly blend hands-on experience, focusing on the construction of off-grid Earthship Walipinis in Northern New Mexico. This innovative endeavor includes the implementation of a cutting-edge botanical cell planter systems, fostering sustainable practices and environmental consciousness. Amidst this immersive experience, students will delve into the intricacies of farm-to-table living, working closely with local farmers and exploring vibrant farmers markets in the area. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Sanger De Cristo mountains, this unique program not only provides a holistic education in sustainable living but also offers students the opportunity to stay on-site, fostering a sense of community and connection with the environment throughout this enriching summer.

  • Electricity: Solar power with lithium batteries.

  • Water Supply: Catch Water from rain and snow melts with a backup well.

  • Water Heating: Hybrid Heat Pump Electric Water Heater.

  • Waste Water: Contained Botanical Cells On-Site.

  • Space Heating: Passive Solar Gain with Solar radiant (mud) floor and fireplace.

  • Space Cooling: Thermal Mass Dynamics with cooling tubes and ventilation.

  • Food Production: extended Greenhouses with permaculture landscaping and front yards.

pangea campus farm plot taos New Mexico offgrid

Summer intensive, hands-on learning in the field in beautiful Taos, New Mexico.

  • 5 days a week, weekends optional, all summer long.

  • Lunches provided on-site.

  • On Site and Local accommodations available.

Get access to all six Academy Courses. Textbooks available with online web & app resource while in the field.

All field studies include all online courses: Primer, Permits, Structure, Heating & Cooling, Power, Water Supply and Waste Water.

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