Kinship Kinglake Earthship

17/03/2026

On Hybrid Word Salad Spaghetti Ranting

I just woke up this morning. Turned on the news. Started listening to Trumps plethora of hybrid word salad spaghetti rants.

Jesus Christ where do we start?

I'll never understand how 77 million people voted for this odious toad twice.

I'll never understand how January 6th wasn't the end of him.

I'll never understand why we can't build a time machine and put a condom on Fred.

More soon folks.

16/02/2024

'Kinship' tours as part of the 25th National Sustainability Festival

Come tour an Earthship, built in picturesque Kinglake, with a leading proponent of integrating biotecture and permaculture, Daryl Taylor.

21/12/2023

Blueprint for Global Climate Action: Drawing Down 20 Billion Tonnes of Carbon Annually
🌍 A Bold Climate Strategy: In a comprehensive plan to combat climate change, a new blueprint proposes an ambitious target: drawing down 20 billion tonnes of carbon per year globally. This goal, while challenging, is deemed necessary to address our ecological mismanagement and escalating climate crisis.

The Key Actions
+ Reducing Forest and Rangeland Wildfires: By managing 350 million hectares of forests and over 2 billion hectares of rangelands better, significant emission reductions can be achieved.

+ Enhancing Carbon Drawdown: Improved management of forests and rangelands, including ecological grazing strategies and natural regeneration of shelterwoods.

+ Regenerating Degraded Lands: Focusing on wetlands, cropping soils, and man-made deserts and wastelands to rebuild their carbon levels and drawdown capacity.

+ Reducing Fossil Fuel Emissions: Implementing efficiency measures and promoting the reuse of wastes for lower emissions.

+ Regenerating Marine Ecosystems: While not the primary focus, the blueprint acknowledges the potential of marine systems like seagrass beds in carbon fixation.

The Science Behind the Plan
The blueprint details the global impact of each action, including the area of land involved, the potential carbon drawdown per hectare, and realistic estimates of emission reductions. It’s based on data from authoritative sources like UNEP, IPCC, and FAO, offering a practical and scientifically grounded approach.

https://r3genesis.substack.com/p/regenerating-the-earth?r=1ivlwg&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&fbclid=IwAR3qDU3VvKzJNjtU5RIGCH_ZRCn-IkJM-R5NRSd4fy2M5q4YfmJghe_B1ig

Jehne's insights about Soil Sponge, Climate Action Blueprint and Cows

18/12/2023

05/12/2023

I was fortunate indeed to spend the whole day yesterday with this Great Dame, the one and only dog star, Sirius Black.
Unfortunately, poor darling is literally on her last legs, so we're all making the most of the precious time we have with her today.

28/03/2021

We're hosting an Autumn Intern Program at Kinship.
If you're ready for a rich developmental experience, there are three places left.
+ Live at Victoria’s first Earthship
+ All food and accommodation free
+ Contribute 4 hrs per day / 5 days per week
+ Learn together in a dynamic team
+ Mentoring, support and coaching provided
+ Join all our onsite tours, education and training workshops
Contact me for more information on 0497 097 047

10/01/2021

Maggie's Hobbit House Entrance
- Creating the Organic Facade Workshop
- Shaping the Sculptural Formwork
- Applying Meshwork and Finishes
A Participatory Building Workshop led by Angel Benson (Mexican Architect) who specialises in Sustainable Architectural Design, Solar Passive Principles, Organic Aesthetics and Artistic and Creative Expression and Participatory Workshops
Venue: ‘Kinship’ 19 Ward St, Kinglake
Date: Sunday 17 January 2021
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Cost: $125 (Waged)
$75 (Students)
$50 (Unemployed)
Wear: protective clothing and shoes
Bookings: Click Below

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/creating-an-organic-facade-participatory-building-workshop-earthship-tickets-135434312675?fbclid=IwAR073bmo32j061bH7WMWaEaEfREPcpj_3Q20ggMnnbPq3lBfFouS7EPcxOQ

a building workshop where participants will develop competency in shaping sculptural form- and mesh-work and applying clay plaster finishes

22/12/2020

Our very first 'Kinship' Tour for 2021 ... please come and please share
Saturday 16 January 2021 from 1:00pm - 19 Ward Street, Kinglake

Saturday afternoon Earthship tour and Q & A. Enjoy St Andrews Market and Kinglake Cafes. Tour begins after lunch and includes afternoon tea.

22/09/2020

This short film features 'Kinship' the Kinglake Earthship ...
It was shot and edited by Guy Ritani for Renew's (ATA) Sustainable House Day - for more information on construction see the link in the comments below to the Renew website feature on our home

Sustainable House Day 20 September 2020 showcases some of Australia's leading sustainable house designs. Here we have Daryl Taylors Earthship located up in K...

21/07/2020

An update on our rebuilding process ...
'Kinship' the disaster resilient Kinglake Earthship is nearing completion. PIP Magazine ran this feature to celebrate ...

In the new issue of Pip Magazine, Daryl Taylor shares his ambitious journey of building an earthship, after fires destroyed his original property.