The 50 And Up Underground House Book
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The Earth Sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book
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Author : Mike Oehler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
The Earth Sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book written by Mike Oehler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Earth sheltered houses categories.
The Earth-Sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book is the first to promote the benefits of both passive solar energy and earth sheltering in greenhouse design. This combination results in greenhouses which need no additional heating. The captured sun's energy and that which is stored in the earth is enough for successful year round harvest. It takes you step by step through the construction of an inexpensive greenhouse which may be built with either newly purchased or salvaged building materials for pennies on the dollar. It explains the author's unique Post/Shoring/Polyethylene construction methods and design techniques. The Earth-Sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book has 230 pages with nearly 200 illustrations, photos, diagrams, lists, charts and drawings. It contains all the information you need to free you from the pesticide, herbicide, fungicide, waxed, and E-coli laden, genetically modified and irradiated supermarket produce.
The 50 And Up Underground House Book
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Author : Mike Oehler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981
The 50 And Up Underground House Book written by Mike Oehler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Earth Sheltered Houses categories.
Underground Homes
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Author : Louis Wampler
language : en
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
Release Date : 1999-03-31
Underground Homes written by Louis Wampler and has been published by Pelican Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-03-31 with Architecture categories.
High energy costs have spurred the search for new and better ways to increase energy efficiency in family dwellings throughout America. One exciting solution is to reduce energy needs by building underground. Underground Homes offers the layman a complete and thoughtful approach to planning, building, and inhabiting an earth-sheltered home. Author Louis Wampler takes the reader step-by-step through a potential maze of construction problems. He uses simple language and numerous diagrams and illustrations to answer the questions people ask most often about underground homes. The book offers information and guidance on such key factors as Planning interior and exterior design Choosing the proper site Insulating for maximum energy savings Waterproofing the structure Deciding what roof will work best on the home Selecting appropriate heating and cooling systems Underground Homes also addresses specific problems associated with subterranean homes�determining the local water table, reinforcing concretewith steel, using skylights and windows�and discusses the common psychological barriers to living underground, while presenting solutions and insights into all of these problems. Living in a house surrounded by soil, the author contends, achieves two important energy-related objectives: it moderates extreme temperature fluctuations of outside air, and it reduces temperature loss or gain. The higher energy bills rise, the more appealing energy-efficient underground dwellings are sure to become.
The Complete Guide To Building Affordable Earth Sheltered Homes
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Author : Robert McConkey
language : en
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company
Release Date : 2011
The Complete Guide To Building Affordable Earth Sheltered Homes written by Robert McConkey and has been published by Atlantic Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Architecture categories.
The home, an essential part of the American dream, has been beset by troubles since the beginning of the Great Recession in 2007. Whether from an unstable housing economy, ever-rising energy costs, or the environmental ruin of urban sprawl, the origin and variety of these assaults can be bewildering. Surprisingly, some of the answers to many of these modern-day troubles lie in some of humanity's most ancient building techniques. Earth-sheltered building has existed since the heyday of Skara Brae in Scotland 5,000 years ago, and is used today by people around the world, from the Yaodong of north-west China to the subterranean residents of Coober Pedy, Australia, and even to converted missile silos in America. If you have ever looked at your power bill in stunned disbelief, if you are interested in green building techniques, or if you want your home to stand out (or hide out), then this book is for you. Contrary to popular misconceptions of being cramped, dark, or dank domiciles, earth-sheltered homes come in a number of different styles, incorporating brilliant techniques designed to bring light and air into the home. With The Complete Guide to Building Affordable Earth-Sheltered Homes, you will learn about the many different types of earth-sheltered homes and their various advantages, including a life span that can be two to three times longer than that of conventional housing, inexpensive building materials, and reduced maintenance costs. Additionally, the energy costs of an earth-sheltered home can be as much as 80 percent lower than a conventional homes power costs. The book will also examine the different environmental factors that you need to consider when selecting which style to build and how to begin, and carry out, your building process. Some of the factors discussed include the different types of soil and how to adjust to them, the level of precipitation and how to manage run off, and how to maximise use of natural light sources. Construction experts and earth-sheltered home builders have been interviewed and their expertise is included in this guide to help you learn how you can create your own underground home. Details of construction methods are found throughout the book, including tips and advice for planning, excavation, flooring, walls, framing, waterproofing, roofing, drainage, and insulation. You will also learn how to pour your own footings and floor, how to dry stack concrete block walls, how to use post and beam framing, and how to waterproof the membranes. With the information provided in this book, you can start planning and building your own earth-sheltered home in no time so that you, too, can benefit from the natural protection of the earth. If earth-sheltered building is good enough for Bill Gates $136 million mansion, then it just might be good enough for you too.
Earth Sheltered Housing Design
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Author : University of Minnesota. Underground Space Center
language : en
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
Release Date : 1979
Earth Sheltered Housing Design written by University of Minnesota. Underground Space Center and has been published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Earth sheltered houses categories.
Offers homeowners and architects a comfortable and economical approach to underground housing based on modern construcion techniques, providing plans, details, and photographs of existing examples of earth sheltered houses.
Building Underground
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Author : Herb Wade
language : en
Publisher: Rodale Books
Release Date : 1983
Building Underground written by Herb Wade and has been published by Rodale Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The design and construction handbook for earth-sheltered houses.
Bringing Down The House
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Author : Ben Mezrich
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2002-12-02
Bringing Down The House written by Ben Mezrich and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-12-02 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The #1 national bestseller, now a major motion picture, 21—the amazing inside story about a gambling ring of M.I.T. students who beat the system in Vegas—and lived to tell how. Robin Hood meets the Rat Pack when the best and the brightest of M.I.T.’s math students and engineers take up blackjack under the guidance of an eccentric mastermind. Their small blackjack club develops from an experiment in counting cards on M.I.T.’s campus into a ring of card savants with a system for playing large and winning big. In less than two years they take some of the world’s most sophisticated casinos for more than three million dollars. But their success also brings with it the formidable ire of casino owners and launches them into the seedy underworld of corporate Vegas with its private investigators and other violent heavies.
The House Book
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Author : Editors of Phaidon Press
language : en
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Release Date : 2001-05-10
The House Book written by Editors of Phaidon Press and has been published by Phaidon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-05-10 with Architecture categories.
An A-Z guide to 500 iconic houses and traditional dwellings worldwide.
How To Build An Underground House
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Author : Malcolm Wells
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
How To Build An Underground House written by Malcolm Wells and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Earth sheltered houses categories.
Off Grid And Underground
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Author : Steve Rees
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2014-03-05
Off Grid And Underground written by Steve Rees and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-05 with Space (Architecture) categories.
This book is a unique look into one of the most unusual building techniques - underground installation of shipping containers - finished out into a very modern, energy efficient home that has proven to be a delight to live in. Detailed how-to instructions from start to finish give the reader a real handle on how they could build this home for themselves successfully and enjoy the wonderful benefits of living underground and off the grid. A real must for those who are considering cutting the city ties and venturing out into the country to establish a successful homestead. Well worth a read!