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Haiti Earthship Project: Overview

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Posted by Anne Tempel on Aug. 8, 2011

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After the devastating earthquake in Haiti, members of the Earthship Biotecture crew visit Haiti to build an off-grid, sustainable housing unit and teach Haitians how to build the structures themselves. By giving power back to the people, HOPE is renewed and a real solution is presented in the midst of extreme hardship and challenge.

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