Earth-Sheltered Home Design
If you are looking for a home with many energy-efficient features that will provide a comfortable, tranquil, weather-resistant atmosphere, an earth-sheltered house could be right for you.
There are two basic types of earth-sheltered houses:
Both types usually have earth-covered roofs. Some roofs may have a vegetation cover to reduce erosion.
To help determine what type of earth-sheltered house and design might work best, you should consider the following:
