How To Build An Underground House

Author : Mike Oehler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Earth sheltered houses
ISBN : 0960446400

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The Earth-sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book by Mike Oehler Pdf

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.

Author : Malcolm Wells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Earth sheltered houses
ISBN : UOM:39015040532957

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How to Build an Underground House by Malcolm Wells Pdf

Author : Herb Wade,Herbert Wade
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UCAL:B4544295

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Building Underground by Herb Wade,Herbert Wade Pdf

The design and construction handbook for earth-sheltered houses.

Author : Rob Roy
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006-04-03
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781550923759

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Earth-Sheltered Houses by Rob Roy Pdf

The only how-to manual on the subject directed to mainstream owner-builders An earth-sheltered, earth-roofed home has the least impact upon the land of all housing styles, leaving almost zero footprint on the planet. Earth-Sheltered Houses is a practical guide for those who want to build their own underground home at moderate cost. It describes the benefits of sheltering a home with earth, including the added comfort and energy efficiency from the moderating influence of the earth on the home's temperature-keeping it warm in the winter and cool in the summer-low maintenance, and the protection against fire, sound, earthquake and storm afforded by the earth. Extra benefits from adding an earth or other living roof option include greater longevity of the roof substrate, fine aesthetics, and environmental harmony. The book covers all of the various construction techniques involved including details on planning, excavation, footings, floor, walls, framing, roofing, waterproofing, insulation and drainage. Specific methods appropriate for the inexperienced owner-builder are a particular focus and include: pouring one's own footings and/or floor the use of dry-stacked (surface-bonded) concrete block walls post-and-beam framing plank-and-beam roofing, and drainage methods and self-adhesive waterproofing membranes. The time-tested, easy-to-learn construction techniques described in Earth-Sheltered Houses will enable readers to embark upon their own building projects with confidence, backed up by a comprehensive resources section that lists all the latest products such as waterproofing membranes, types of rigid insulation and drainage products that will protect the building against water damage and heat loss.

Author : Kaki Hunter,Donald Kiffmeyer
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2004-11-19
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781550923032

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Earthbag Building by Kaki Hunter,Donald Kiffmeyer Pdf

The only comprehensive, illustrated, step-by-step guide to building with earthbags. Over seventy percent of Americans cannot afford to own a code-enforced, contractor-built home. This has led to widespread interest in using natural materials-straw, cob, and earth-for building homes and other buildings that are inexpensive, and that rely largely on labor rather than expensive and often environmentally-damaging outsourced materials. Earthbag Building is the first comprehensive guide to all the tools, tricks, and techniques for building with bags filled with earth-or earthbags. Having been introduced to sandbag construction by the renowned Nader Khalili in 1993, the authors developed this "Flexible Form Rammed Earth Technique" over the last decade. A reliable method for constructing homes, outbuildings, garden walls and much more, this enduring, tree-free architecture can also be used to create arched and domed structures of great beauty-in any region, and at home, in developing countries, or in emergency relief work. This profusely illustrated guide first discusses the many merits of earthbag construction, and then leads the reader through the key elements of an earthbag building: Special design considerations Foundations, walls, and floors Electrical, plumbing, and shelving Lintels, windows and door installations Roofs, arches and domes Exterior and interior plasters. With dedicated sections on costs, making your own specialized tools, and building code considerations, as well as a complete resources guide, Earthbag Building is the long-awaited, definitive guide to this uniquely pleasing construction style. Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series

Author : University of Minnesota. Underground Space Center,Minnesota Energy Agency
Publisher : Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Earth sheltered houses
ISBN : UOM:39076005068171

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Earth Sheltered Housing Design by University of Minnesota. Underground Space Center,Minnesota Energy Agency Pdf

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 : Ray G. Scott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Earth sheltered houses
ISBN : UCAL:B165294

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How to Build Your Own Underground Home by Ray G. Scott Pdf

"A complete guide to planning, designing, building, and living comfortably in a geothermic house"--Cover subtitle.

Author : Steve Rees
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-05
Category : Space (Architecture)
ISBN : 1493798510

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Off Grid and Underground by Steve Rees Pdf

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!

Author : Robert L. Roy
Publisher : Sterling Publishing (NY)
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015006764222

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Underground Houses by Robert L. Roy Pdf

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.

Author : Robert L. Roy
Publisher : Sterling
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Earth-sheltered houses
ISBN : 0806907282

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Complete Book of Underground Houses by Robert L. Roy Pdf

How to build a low-cost home.

Author : Stu Campbell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0882661663

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The Underground House Book by Stu Campbell Pdf

Author : Loretta Hall
Publisher : Quill Driver Books
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1884956270

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Underground Buildings by Loretta Hall Pdf

A freelance writer with a background in engineering, construction, and manufacturing, Hall surveys some of the many underground buildings in the US and examines their architecture. Businesses, residences, schools, public services, bunkers, and whole communities are among her examples. The color photographs are lavish, but nearly every one suffers from poor color rendition. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Author : Ray G. Scott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Adobe houses
ISBN : OCLC:1358655698

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How to Build Your Own Underground Home. How to Build Adobe Houses-- Etc by Ray G. Scott Pdf

Author : Louis Wampler
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1999-03-31
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1455613495

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Underground Homes by Louis Wampler Pdf

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.

Author : Mike Oehler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : OCLC:5345973

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The $50 and Up Underground House Book by Mike Oehler Pdf