Earth sheltered homes plans and designs: Underground Space Center, University of Minnesota

Ahrens, D; Ellison, T; Sterling, R

Title: Earth sheltered homes plans and designs: Underground Space Center, University of Minnesota

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Detailed construction information, plans, and energy data for 23 successful earth-sheltered homes throughout the US and Europe illustrate that such homes can be aesthetically pleasing as well as ecologically sound. Gross area, materials for construction, type of earth cover, method of insulation, and waterproofing techniques are all included in data sheets and charts that accompany a full description of each house. Comprehensive plans and over 250 photographs of both interior and exterior views demonstrate how attractive and comfortable the houses can be.

Authors:: Ahrens, D; Ellison, T; Sterling, R

Publication Date:: Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI Identifier:: 6942195

Resource Type:: Book

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION; 29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY; EARTH-COVERED BUILDINGS; DESIGN; ENERGY EFFICIENCY; HOUSES; EARTH BERMS; BUILDINGS; EFFICIENCY; RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS; 320101* - Energy Conservation, Consumption, & Utilization- Residential Buildings- (-1987); 291000 - Energy Planning & Policy- Conservation

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