Author: Herb WadePublisher: Rodale Books
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
The design and construction handbook for earth-sheltered houses.
The Earth-sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book
Author: Mike OehlerPublisher:
ISBN: 9780960446407
Category : Earth sheltered houses
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Earth Sheltered Homes
Author: Donna AhrensPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
"Detailed construction information, plans, and energy data for twenty-three successful earth sheltered homes throughout the United States and Europe. Gross area, materials for construction, types of earth cover, method of insulation, and waterproofing techniques are all included in data sheets and charts that baccompany a full description of each house. In addition, comprehensive plans and over 150 photographs of both interior and exterior views"--Back cover.
Earth Sheltered Housing Design
Author: University of Minnesota. Underground Space CenterPublisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
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.
Author: Malcolm Wells
Author: Malcolm Wells
Author: Ray G. ScottThe Evolution Underground
Author: Anthony J MartinPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1681773759
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
Humans have "gone underground" for survival for thousands of years, from underground cities in Turkey to Cold War-era bunkers. But our burrowing roots go back to the very beginnings of animal life on Earth. Many animal lineages alive now—including our own—only survived a cataclysmic meteorite strike 65 million years ago because they went underground.On a grander scale, the chemistry of the planet itself had already been transformed many millions of years earlier by the first animal burrows which altered whole ecosystems. Every day we walk on an earth filled with an underground wilderness teeming with life. Most of this life stays hidden, yet these animals and their subterranean homes are ubiquitous, ranging from the deep sea to mountains, from the equator to the poles. Burrows are a refuge from predators, a safe home for raising young, or a tool to ambush prey. Burrows also protect animals against all types of natural disasters. Filled with spectacularly diverse fauna, acclaimed paleontologist and ichnologist Anthony Martin reveals this fascinating, hidden world that will continue to influence and transform life on this planet.
Underground Houses
Author: Robert L. RoyPublisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Covers all aspects of designing and constructing a subterranean house from siting and excavation to landscaping and finishing the interior, drawing attention to the advantages of underground homes.
Off Grid and Underground
Author: Steve ReesPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781493798513
Category : Space (Architecture)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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!
