What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Passive solar Earthship design with 3 foot thick and earth-bearmed walls and highly insulated ceiling of R40+ value, south facing windows maximize solar gain. Solar hot water heating system is available. Natural adobe plaster interior, tile and adobe floors, no VOC natural paints.Property Description
Here is a unique opportunity. Owner-built earthship close to Durango, CO. Florida mesa area on 5.5 wooded acres. Beautiful custom details throughout including locally harvested ceiling vigas, wormwood built in shelves and cabinets, saltillo tile, poured adobe floors, and mosaic tile bathtub. Incredibly energy efficient with passive solar and potential for solar hot water heating. Two bedrooms, two baths. Beautiful views, fruit trees and garden space. Property also includes a storage shed and small 12x14 ft. cabin with running water, power and wood stoveNeighborhood Description
An easy commute (12 miles) to the center of Durango, Colorado. Rural, very quiet and peaceful neighborhood at the end of a private road. Beautiful views of the La Plata Mountains. Wooded pinon, juniper and some ponderosa pine trees.Market Area
Durango is an outdoor adventurer's paradise with skiing, hiking and river sports easily accessible. It is a college town with many well educated and open minded community members. Durango offers cultural, musical and spiritual events throughout the year.School District
Durango School District has a solid reputation for quality schools. Most teachers are highly qualified and have advanced degrees. Several private and charter school options are available.Community
Durango is an amazing place to live, work and play. It has natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and a strong sense of community. It is a fantastic place to raise children or to retire. It is a small safe community, yet offers many of the perks of a bigger region.Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Solar - Passive |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Construction Type | Adobe |
| Exterior Finish | Plaster - Other |
| Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
| Interior Paint | No VOC |
| Floor Material | Tile |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
