Architect Michael Reynolds uses beer cans and car tires as tools for producing thermal mass and energy-independent housing. For 30 years he devoted his time to advancing the art of Earthship Biotecture by building self-sufficient, off-the-grid communities where design and function converge in eco-harmony.
But these experimental structures create conflicts with the authorities. Frustrated by antiquated legislation, Reynolds lobbies for the right to create a sustainable living test site. While politicians hum and ha, Mother Nature strikes, leaving communities devastated by tsunamis and hurricanes. Reynolds and his crew seize the opportunity to lend their pioneering skills to those who need it most.
Shot over three years and in four countries, a must for every eco-architect.
