September 19, 2010

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Taos, New Mexico—Architect Michael Reynolds uses bottles, cans, and old tires to insulate his "Earthship" houses (Photo: Tim Murphy).Taos, New Mexico—Architect Michael Reynolds uses bottles, cans, and old tires to insulate his “Earthship” houses (Photo: Tim Murphy).

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