This building was started in 2018 and is approaching completion. The building was proposed in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria which devastated the island of Puerto Rico. The little village primarily consists of 5 doms surrounding an open place in the middle with natural shade given from the buildings and plants surrounding it. Following Michael Reynolds’s philosophy on the use of materials the buildings are made from reused glass, soda cans, and clay, materials that for many others would be considered waste. Like all other Earthships created by Michael Reynolds, the buildings do follow his six design principles. Those are: rainwater collection, effective utilization of solar energy (including solar panels for electricity) reused materials used in the construction, passive heating and cooling systems through the design and material use, independent sewage treatment/containment, and lastly that they should produce food.

I find myself liking this building since unlike a lot of the other Earthships the scale is smaller and there is a stronger focus on creating a space for a community and for gatherings. Additionally, I think the effective use of exterior space between the buildings elevates the design.