Michael E. Reynolds (1945) is an American archited know for its pioneer aproach by [Earthship Biotecture](Earthship Biotecture](https://earthship.com/)), where he basically upcycles discarded materials to make comfortable self-sustainable houses.
He is based in New Mexico.
he propo a “radically sustainable living”
Over the decades, Reynolds has built over 1,000 Earthships in more than 40 countries, including the United States, Haiti, Spain, and the Andaman Islands.
His work has been featured in various media outlets, including CNN, BBC, and The Colbert Report .
The documentary Garbage Warrior (2007), directed by Oliver Hodge, chronicles his efforts to challenge building codes and promote sustainable living .
“earthship” passive solar houses as a proposition of “radically sustainable living”.
- Natural and recycled materials
- Passive solar heating and cooling
- Renewable energy sources
- Water harvesting
- On-site sewage treatment
- Sustainable food production