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...build an off-grid, eco friendly, geothermal Adobe home but I’ve never heard of anyone in Michigan doing so. Is it feasible, and who do I contact to help me with the construction details and code guidelines?  An Earthship does not work well in a cold climate. They lack a few key components to be considered an ‘eco frien...

...building one. Dirt *can* work as an insulator for homes, but it is important to understand how, so you understand its limitations.  A Hobbit House would follow the basic principles of an Earthship, so I would recommend you read this page first –  Why Earthships don’t work in cold climates The main reason Earthships are...