Donation-based adaptive design and build is what we do. We build schools, community centers, and homes. A New Mexico 501(c)(3).

CURRENT PROJECT

2026-2028

TAOS

AFFORDABLE

HOMEOWNERSHIP

PILOT PROJECT

Starting April, 2026, ECOHAB is building four sustainable, affordable homes in Taos County using passive solar design and adaptive construction. These homes will lower utility costs and offer below-market ownership options to qualifying residents. We aim for this project to be the first of many while inspiring other locations with adapted applications. Click the button below to learn more.

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YOU'RE INVITED!

Event hosted by: Taos Housing Partnership and ECOHAB

Thursday, July 30 at 10-11 a.m. 

209 Avenida De Veronica, El Prado, NM 

Join us to celebrate the launch of the Taos Affordable Homeownership Pilot Project (TAHP), a housing development that will bring 4 single-family, passive-solar, below-market rate homes to the community.  This project is funded in part by Housing New Mexico’s Innovation Fund, and demonstrates collaboration between local entities all committed to working toward housing solutions.

The gathering will bring together many of these partners, including Taos Housing Partnership who will administer the programmatic elements including homebuyer education, project compliance/stewardship and oversight of a soft-second mortgage to assure the long-term affordability of the homes.  Representatives from ECOHAB and Taos Housing Partnership will be available to answer questions. 

The highlight of the event will be participating in a Beam Signing ceremony, where we can each leave our mark on this historic development!

Open to the community! 

OUR LATEST FINISHED PROJECT

Classroom build in Patzaj, Guatemala

Oct. 20th - Nov. 14th, 2025

This classroom design is adapted to the local climate and includes solar-powered electricity, temperature control, and incorporates natural and recycled materials.

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FACTS ON OUR 2024 BUILD IN GUATEMALA:

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Our Team

  • Over 50 volunteers & locals from 14 different countries for 24 days

  • Locals working, learning, and earning

  • Over 100 individual financial donations.

  • The 12 person volunteer ECOHAB team.

  • Our friends at Long Way Home.

Our Process & Materials

  • ECOHAB team in Guatemala.

    Over 50 people from 14 different countries came together to make this build happen!

  • Over 2.500 glass bottles used and kept out of the local landscape.

  • 250 automobile tires pounded with earth and used as a foundation.

  • 160 stick of 1/2" rebar reinforce our seismic resistant classroom.

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    Groups of 15-20 local kids from the school worked with us everyday.

  • 600 breakfasts and 600 lunches were served to crew and volunteers.

  • 1500 liters of water catchment storage.

  • Locally sourced .5K solar electric system powers the classroom.

  • 1000 Ecobricks (plastic bottles packed with trash) were utilized for walls.

OUR MISSION

ECOHAB is a source of action where ecology meets adaptive design. We build ecological habitations to amplify communities through self-reliance, education and employment. 

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