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	Earth sheltering - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Earth sheltering is the architectural practice of using earth for external thermal mass against building walls.
		The principle is that the earth, because of its high density, undergoes slow temperature changes and thus presents a fairly constant exterior temperature at the wall.
		Thus, at the base of a deep earth berm, the house is heated against an exterior temperature gradient of perhaps ten to fifteen degrees, instead of against a steeper temperature grade where air is on the outside of the wall instead of earth.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Earth-sheltered_home (611 words)

	earth-sheltered home construction
		These houses are built to be self-contained and independent; their design allows occupants to grow food inside and to maintain their own water and solar electrical systems.
		Some builders believe they have proven the design's ability to tap into the constant temperature of the earth and store additional energy from the sun in winter, although a back-up system, usually electric, may be recommended.
		Installing insulation on the outside of the walls will prevent the walls from cooling down to earth temperature; however, it also reduces the summer cooling effect of the walls, which may be viewed as an advantage in hot temperatures.
	www.daviddarling.info /encyclopedia/E/AE_earth-sheltered_home_construction.html (1350 words)

	earth-sheltered home
		Also known simply as an earth home, a dwelling that is partially or totally underground (see underground home) or that has earth berms around some or all of its exterior walls (see bermed earth-sheltered home).
		An earth-sheltered home is less susceptible to the impact of extreme outdoor air temperatures, so you won't feel the effects of adverse weather as much as in a conventional house.
		Earth temperatures vary much less than air temperatures in these areas, which means the earth can absorb extra heat from the house in hot weather or insulate the house to maintain warmth in cold weather.
	www.daviddarling.info /encyclopedia/E/AE_earth-sheltered_house.html (883 words)

	Earth-sheltered home
		Totally underground homes are in a minority and are usually built around a central atrium which is open to the sky, much like similar homes sometimes built by the ancient Romans.
		The majority of earth sheltered homes are built in the side of a hill or an artificial hill (usually called berming) is created around three of the sides and over the roof.
		Earth-sheltered homes were popularized by the back to the land movement of the 1970s as a form of self-sufficient homes.
	www.knowledgefun.com /book/e/ea/earth_sheltered_home.html (285 words)

	Earth Sheltered Home from Ecolution, the Eco-Home Network Newsletter
		She has now lived in her home for 9 years and has found that it sustains a remarkable year-round temperature of 72 degrees, plus or minus 6 degrees, making it one of the most successful,passive solar houses in existence.
		Earth sheltered homes came into my awareness because they tended to be circular with circular floor plans.
		I think earth sheltered houses and their lack of heating and cooling costs, both monetary and environmental, are one, very important way to accommodate this process.
	www.ecohome.org /ecolution/earth_home/earth_sheltered_home.htm (2306 words)

	Earth Sheltered Housing and Commercial Structures - Earth Sheltered Home Page
		To be explained and better understood, an Earth Sheltered Dwelling is simply an age-old concept applied with today’s technology and comforts to produce a dwelling that is modern with the benefit of energy efficiency.
		Earth Sheltered, meaning, putting earth on the roof and typically the North and West sides yet built on grade.
		An Earth Sheltered home is not to be perceived or defined as an "underground" home, a converted basement, or a glorified storm/tornado shelter.
	www.piedmontcommunities.us /servlet/go_ProcServ/dbpage=page&gid=00175000000982954435768926 (485 words)

	Earth Sheltered Houses
		Therefore, in comparison to standard houses, while earth shelters tend to be slightly more expensive to build, these higher initial costs may be offset by the lower energy costs after completion.
		And while energy savings have been documented by families living in earth shelters, attributing that savings solely to the earth-sheltered design would be difficult, because most earth-shelters incorporate a wide variety of energy-efficient features.
		Atrium/courtyard homes are usually covered with less than 3 feet (0.9 meters) of earth primarily because there is no benefit in energy efficiency from greater depths.
	www.healthgoods.com /Education/Healthy_Home_Information/Building_Design_and_Construction/earth_sheltered_houses.htm (3512 words)

	Earth Sheltered Technology, Inc. - 25 Reasons Why You Should Consider Earth Sheltered Living
		An earth sheltered home is structurally superior to conventional dwellings.
		Earth sheltered homes have thrown a humdinger of a curve at our less scrupulous members of society...
		Earth and concrete are two of the most efficient radiation shields available to the general public.
	www.earthshelteredtech.com /25reasons.htm (393 words)

	Quest Alternate Energy Research
		There are several excellent books dealing with the specifics of earth sheltered design and construction and I strongly urge you to consult one of them prior to beginning a project of this magnitude.
		One of the most critical steps in the development of a passive solar, earth sheltered home, is its proper orientation to the sun.
		In an earth sheltered home the foundation must carry and distribute a load of tons of concrete and soil.
	www.lcs.net /users/pinecrest/text/design.htm (3197 words)

	Mid-Iowa Newspapers - Earth-sheltered home cuts down on bills, noise
		Earth sheltered homes, like the Huxley home, were popular in the 1970s due to similar rises in energy costs.
		Earth sheltered homes are built under enough earth to experience the benefits of the relative constant temperature of the ground.
		Ned and Diane's home is oriented to the south and east so the windows are facing away from the winter north winds and able to enjoy some passive solar energy from the low-horizon winter sun as it slants from the south along its winter course.
	www.midiowanews.com /site/tab1.cfm?newsid=16337304&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554314&rfi=6 (1019 words)

	Earth Sheltered Design-Sustainable Building Sourcebook
		Using the earth as a component of the energy system, or "earth-tempering," can be accomplished through three primary methods: direct, indirect, and isolated.
		Cooler earth temperature is transferred to air brought into a house through a tube(s) buried in the ground.
		Calculating benefits from the use of earth tubes is difficult due to fluctuating soil temperatures and conductivity.
	www.greenbuilder.com /sourcebook/EarthSheltered.html (1345 words)

	Collier earth-sheltered home reduces energy costs
		Since the roof is covered with earth, the home is very energy efficient.
		You might expect a house built beneath 2 feet of earth to be cavelike and perhaps even damp.
		Like many earth houses, the home is made of poured concrete and features a grass-covered soil roof.
	www.post-gazette.com /homes/20030419earth0419p4.asp (1022 words)

	earth bermed home, earth sheltered home, dome home, dome home kits, dome home building kits, dome kits, econodome, do ...
		This is a split level earth sheltered dome home.
		Earth was put back adjacent the cinderblock wall after the exterior of the cinderblock was waterproofed and perimeter drainage was installed.
		Earth was backfilled and leveled to within 6 inches below the level of the window sills and front door.
	www.one-eleven.net /~domekits/earthsheltereddome.htm (514 words)

	Earth Sheltered Homes - Rocky Mountain Research Center
		Using PAHS principles derived from over 25 years of research, it has been possible to build homes that are able to self-maintain an internal temperature that varies only a few degrees up and down from a comfortable average of about 70 F (20 C.).
		The resulting subterranean home interiors are balanced with the natural environment, and are able to extract all of their energy needs from their surroundings without using any commercial energy sources.
		That is, they collect absolutely every drop of heating and cooling energy that the homes need through long cold winters, long hot summers and the rest of the year too.
	www.earthshelters.com /Index.html (548 words)

	Earth Sheltered Home Information from Earthlog Equity Group, L.L.C.
		We are also the ONLY known Earth Sheltered Company to offer such a written warranty against leakage.
		Our Earth Sheltered Homes can be built on any type of lot as well.
		Earth Sheltered Structures are made using different forms,40 feet wide.
	www.earthlogequitygroup.com /eshinfo.html (1547 words)

	Frequently Asked Questions by Underground Home builder, Davis Caves Illnois
		A: An "earth sheltered" home is one in which the top as well as most of the sides are covered with earth.
		For example, according to the same study, the temperature of the earth during the summer is much higher at the surface than at greater depths.
		Thus, an earth sheltered home...particularyly one constructed of 100% reinforced concrete with the highest quality rebar, as in a Davis Cave home...will net much more energy savings due to moderate earth temperatures than an earth bermed home with a conventional roof.
	www.daviscaves.com /earthfaq.htm (815 words)

	The Solartron Prefabricated Earth-Sheltered Home
		Since the idea of prefabricated, modular earth-sheltered homes is relatively new (as is the entire "underground living" concept), you might expect such a home to carry a hefty price tag.
		In contrast with many other earth sheltered dwellings which are custom designed, custom-built, and carry an equally "custom" price tag Ralph Bullock's package is just the thing for a buyer who wants to take part in the building of his or her house.
		Ralph has done all of the "home- and his panels are ready to be dropped into place on their concrete footings.
	www.motherearthnews.com /library/1979_May_June/The_Solartron_Prefabricated_Earth_Sheltered_Home (2721 words)

	Buying an Existing Earth Sheltered Home
		It is estimated, however, that somewhere in the neighborhood of five to six thousand homes had been built by 1982.
		Be sure this earthsheltered house fits your program, is truly as energy-efficient as its owner or builder claims it is, -appeals to your sense of aesthetics, and is located where you want to live.
		It is a country home with a volunteer fire department.
	www.motherearthnews.com /library/1983_September_October/Buying_an_Existing_Earth_Sheltered_Home (1568 words)

	Earth-sheltered Active Home Plan
		Being underground, sheltered by the earth, means that the house has a far more stable environment than above-ground buildings.
		Combining the shelter of the earth with high levels of insulation means that in temperate climates the house would need almost no extra heating whatsoever – all of the heat it needs is available from the sun alone.
		The fully glazed south face is inclined at 60 degrees and encloses the greenhouse supplied with an internal fountain/pond, which rises over the ground floor and the first floor to meet the glazed north light reinforced concrete shells that have been designed for their excellent sun/wind-catching properties, while also roofing the house.
	www.dreamgreenhomes.com /plans/esactivehome.htm (1510 words)

	Hurricane proof, disaster proof, Earth sheltered homes that are environmentally friendly.
		Costs to build are comparable to a standard wood-frame home, and they don't require any specialized skills or quirky techniques to construct.
		These earth sheltered homes use the good earth itself to produce all the benefits you will read about here.
		For close to the same cost as a comparable wood frame home, you can save the earth and protect you and your family with a home that will last for more than a hundred years.
	www.formworksbuilding.com (222 words)

	Earth Sheltered Home And Building Businesses in the United States
		Product types: earth sheltered homes and buildings, solar electric power systems, wind energy systems (small), alternative home and building constructionmaterials, composting systems, alternative home and building constructionmaterials.
		Product types: earth sheltered homes and buildings, alternative home and building constructionmaterials, alternative homes and buildings, energy efficient homes and buildings, design of strawbale and passive solar homes.
		Product types: earth sheltered homes and buildings, hydronic radiant heating systems solar buildings and sustainable architecture, planning for a sustainable future with clean renewable energy..
	energy.sourceguides.com /businesses/byGeo/US/byP/earthome/earthome.shtml (1382 words)

	Earth-Sheltered Passive Home Plan
		Water collection, treatment and conservation, together with the fine insulating properties of earth, provide the principals on which this ultimate passive solar design is founded.
		The living room, the kitchen, the dining room and the bedrooms all face maximum sunlight, whereas the secondary spaces spread along the part of the house which is fully sheltered by earth.
		The house could be ideally embedded into the sloping ground of a mountainous region, but can also be built on level ground of valleys and plains, since excavated earth could easily be bermed to cover the building on three sides.
	www.dreamgreenhomes.com /plans/espassivehome.htm (1338 words)

	Earth Shelter Living :: EarthShelteredHome.com
		, we strive to build the most comprehensively energy efficient, environmentally friendly, healthy home offering more security and financial returns and at a cost affordable to most. Over the long term of the home's life, initial costs are regained within a short time span.
		These homes are able to stand up to some of the worst natural forces that can be sustained in today's changing global weather conditions.
		To date, Ralph and his son Conrad have built earthsheltered homes in five states.
	www.earthshelteredhome.com (130 words)

	Earth Sheltered Technology, Inc. - Home Page
		for your interest in our award-winning concept of earth sheltered living.
		and see examples of homes that are able to save you up to 80% on you energy costs while practically doing away with maintenance costs.
		Request a personalized home design by answering a few questions.
	www.earthshelteredtech.com (136 words)

	Earth Sheltered Homes by Underground Home builder, Davis Caves Illinois
		It is an hour-long show featuring several Earth Sheltered Homes.
		After exploring several more homes, the hour concludes with a tour of a very nice two-story home that we built for a customer here in Central Illinois.
		Earth Fest 2006 on April 29th, from 10:00am until 5:00pm
	www.daviscaves.com /index.shtml (167 words)

	Earth Sheltered Home And Building Nonprofit Organizations in the World
		Earth Sheltered Home And Building Nonprofit Organizations in the World
		Earth Sheltered Home And Building Businesses in the World
		Earth Sheltered Home And Building Businesses in the World by Business Type
	energy.sourceguides.com /businesses/byP/earthome/byB/org/org.shtml (505 words)

	Our Earth Sheltered Dome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Basically, what we want to build is an Earth Sheltered Dome home.
		Right now, the plans are for a 50' dome with garage under it that will double as a 'mother-in-law' apartment in the back.
		Be sure to check the Links page for more information about earth sheltered designs, domes and energy saving companies.
	www.earthshelteredhome.org (176 words)

	Earth Sheltered Home Blog (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		More in-depth info about building an earth sheltered Dome in Washington.
		Have been out to the property cutting usable wood from the burn piles to use at home.
		This weblog is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
	earthshelteredhome.org /blog (403 words)

	Earth Sheltered Home Sealing
		Spray On Plastics has been constructing an earth-sheltered home, in Rockwood, Ontario.
		It is a dome shaped, reinforced concrete structure designed by Formworks Building Systems in Durango, Colorado.
		In the end, this system provided a complete, seamless seal that was quick to apply.
	www.sprayonplastics.com /dome.htm (258 words)

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