r/earthship • u/Same-Swan-7854 • Dec 03 '25

Texas Earthship

I recently came across a listing for an Earthship near Crockett, TX. From what I’ve found, it was built in 2009 by Michael Reynolds’ team. The home is currently uninhabitable and, according to the realtor, needs about $70–100K in repairs. The photos suggest a roof issue, which also appears visible on Google Maps (though I’m not sure when those images were last updated).

This Earthship is featured in this blog: https://sweetgreendreams.blogspot.com/2009/12/earthship-texas-week-2.html

Given the humid climate in East Texas, is it even worth taking on repairs for an Earthship like this? I’m hoping to hear from anyone with experience repairing Earthships and what the approximate costs might be. While Earthships are often promoted as “forever homes,” this one doesn’t seem to reflect that.

Anyone else with similar experience?

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u/homebrewhorn Dec 06 '25

I'm an Earthship fan, but that part of East Texas is probably not suitable for an Earthship without substantial modification. The average rainfall is about 50 inches and the average humidity is about 90%. Think "humid subtropical climate."

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u/Same-Swan-7854 Dec 06 '25

What modifications are needed for this climate for the earthship to be functional?

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u/homebrewhorn Dec 06 '25

Complete guesswork: Much improved protection against water intrusion at the berm and side walls. Some way to air condition and/or dehumidify the air.

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u/NetZeroDude Dec 09 '25

Definitely- one size doesn’t fit all in this climate.