Why Do The Homes At Migrating Culture Crossing Look So Funny
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
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Although people love our vision of a sustainable self-sufficient community with its own organic food forest and edible landscape, they occasionally ask why the homes look so funny.
But our homes are not arbitrary. They specifically look the way the look by design. And the purpose of their design is to be very energy efficient, whereas most modern homes are designed only to look good.
When I first decided to build an off-grid home in the mountains of Ghana, I had intended to build an Earthship home, which is a home design by US architect Mike Reynolds. However, the plans for his homes were way too expensive and getting the materials to build an Earthship home in Ghana was challenging. I therefore eventually decided to go with a Net Zero Energy Earthbag home designed by the late Owen Geiger who was the leading authority on Earthbag homes.
Once I purchased the plans I had my Builder, Brandon Rogers, make extensive changes to suit my needs while still maintaining the energy efficiency and self-sufficiency nature of the design.
You will notice the sloping roof on our homes that allows owners to do rainwater harvesting if they desire. Also, you will notice high clerestory windows that allow plenty of daylight to come into the home and thereby eliminating the need for lights during the day. In addition, our homes are built using the earth which allows them to be cooler than homes built using concrete blocks.
We have thought long and hard about building homes that are well thought out and not simply homes that look a certain way. However, when you enter the house you will notice that it looks very modern with very high end finishings.
If you want to learn more then check out my latest video at • Why Do The Homes At Mi... on the Eric McNeal Be FREE Show. And if you haven't already done so please visit our website at www.migratingculturecrossing.com and view all our current home models with pricing details.
For a limited time you can purchase any of our home models for half price if you pay the entire amount upfront and you wait 3 years to receive your home.
Eric McNeal
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To me, being FREE means that you're Financially Independent, Responsible for Self, Enjoying Life, & Empowering Others. Over the past 25 years, I've built two multimillion dollar companies, consulted and worked with the world's largest corporations, experienced many failures along the way, and repatriated from the US to Ghana, where I built an off grid self-sustainable home in the mountains. Join me as I share with you the good, the bad and the ugly of my entrepreneurial journey, my life journey and my African repatriation journey which all helped me to be FREE, and I show you how to do the same. Ooorahhh Uhuru! Now Be FREE.
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The design of the houses is part of the reason I decided to participate. I love the look.
Thank you! 🙏
I love the design of your homes, I think they look futuristic. Beautiful
Thank you!
They look fine to me🤔
Funny???? The homes are beautiful!!!!
Thank you. They look beautiful to me also, but people say I'm a bit different. 🥸
@@EricIsFree
They say the same about me 😀
Thanks for elaborating Eric. The earthships look nice and I saw them onze but as you say as well. Difficult to scale. 1 question about the upper window lighting. Does that mean all the houses face the same direction in order to maximize sunlight intake? Then again this is more of an issue here in Holland as we are not so close to the equator
Hey Samuel, no all the homes will not face the same direction, but this is definitely not an issue here with so much sunlight.
Looks fine to me.
Thx for the update
I like how the houses look and you’ve done a great job designing them. I can’t wait to see it in person.✨
Thank you!! 😊
I love the look it’s beautiful ♥️❤️🔥🙏🏾👍🏾
Thank you! 🙏
yeah live with the earth😉
We humans contain most of it. The same elements as in nature.
1. Weight 45.5 kg.
Carbon 12.6 kg.
Hydrogen 7.0 kg.
Nitrogen 2.1 kg.
5. Calcium 1.05 kg.
Phosphorus 0.70 kg.
7. Sulfur 0.175 kg.
Potassium 0.140 kg.
Chlorine 0.105 kg.
10. Sodium 0.105 kg
Funny? I think it’s sustainable
Exactly!
Great informative video. Looks are deceiving. My driveway has a steep incline which looks great but has more issues and concerns than I would have imagined or wanted to deal with.
Very true sis.
I appreciate your explanation regarding the outside look of the house. The inside looks very bright and welcoming though.
Glad it was helpful!
I also thought the homes appeared somewhat unique and guessed that they were design so with purpose in conserving energy and to make it more comfortable do to the humidity. I've seen many homes like the "Earth Ship" in a few RUclips videos and believed you guys were taken a similar method. I personally like the style and pattern. One can see here in California homes being built that look very similar in style. To me its unique and modern and gives a different look than the box like style seen commonly in western society. I would add a bit more exterior decor to the cement finish and plant life around the home and keep it well maintained. Outstanding job your doing. I sold my home here in California back in 2003 and now I'm seriously considering on purchasing a home over there, but won't contact you until I have at least 3/4 of the total cost in hand.
Thanks! We would love to have you.
Great content!
Are the clearstory windows operable (for heat venting)?
Yes, they are.
House looks good bro
Thanks my brother. Good connecting.
@@EricIsFree yes sir. I think the land isn't far from me
@@JudahsExodus Yes, probably about an hour's drive. When you have the time one day you can ride up there with me.
Took a lot of inspiration from your design. Top windows for heat escape in kitchen. Also natural light like you said. Even doing some for ceiling as vents
Glad to hear that!
I don't like cooking in a hot kitchen. Let that heat escape ❤
@@tanarich5515 I agree. Not good health wise either. I recently installed an exhaust fan for bathroom as well. Will in the future install an ERV for entire house... for fresh air circulation and filtration. Something you don't see Ghanaian contractors doing for especially glass window houses. Health problem breathing in bad air. Air-conditioning is only for cooling. Need something to bring in fresh air.
Design is important to gain the best from the build but not if it affects the cost of running
The idea of "curb appeal" (built for resale) or "look what I got" also invites thieves and causes jealousy. Living off grid means the house must facilitate as many amenities as it can built-in, light, heat/cooling, views, security, etc. Plus you can do a lot more living outside in Africa climates than anywhere in America. I didn't study earthships so much, I did quonsets, silos, geodesics and cargo containers. I like the sandbag construction.
Binge watching your videos. Love what I'm seeing. I don't eat meat and would love waking up to picking and eating organic fruits ❤
I'm glad to hear that. You are invited to visit.
Just subscribed ❤
Thank for subbing Tana! Greatly appreciated.
Very informative! I think the aesthetic and functionality is what’s needed for the climate. I don’t understand why so many concrete homes are built in the area. Can’t wait to see the community.
Yes, we feel the same way. Thank you for the sub.
Those homes are beautiful to me
Thank you! I think so also.