Francis Gendron – Green Building Design with Natural and Re-cycled Materials



2013, Art & Design, Environment
Presented By: Francis Gendron

Francis Gendron, a graduate of the Earthship Academy in New Mexico, now working in Quebec, explains how Earthship homes “can be built in any part of the world and still provide electricity, potable water, contained sewage treatment and sustainable food production.” An Earthship is “the most versatile and economical sustainable green building design in the world.” A favourite, extremely effective, versatile material used in Earthships is – used tires. Watch and learn.

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