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Anonymous
Underground Housing
Jul 17 2006, 9:12 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 17 2006, 9:12 PM EDT
As well as earthships which are a classic eco-design using free/cheap recycled materials (used tires and aluminum cans) Mike Oehler has pioneered building underground see http://www.undergroundhousing.com/ which is a very cheap method using a sturdy timber frame to support an earthen roof. Poly sheeting and carpet are used to make the interior livable and the airiness, light, and architecture are stunning. Can easily work in most climates due to minimal heating and cooling needs.
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Anonymous
1. RE: Underground Housing
Jul 18 2006, 11:36 AM EDT | Post edited: Jul 18 2006, 11:36 AM EDT
Right, and what about a cob cottage with thatched roof?
Sound very economic!!
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2. RE: Underground Housing
Jul 19 2006, 3:37 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 19 2006, 3:37 PM EDT
"Right, and what about a cob cottage with thatched roof?
Sound very economic!!"
Nothing against cob, but thatch is a major fire risk and requires a lot of skill or expensive skilled labor to do the thatching.
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