Earth sheltered housing: Principles in practice

"The use of earth cover to moderate and improve indoor living is an old technique that is . . .a means of reducing energy costs and preserving outdoor space. Earth Sheltered Housing both scientifically and theoretically explores the design of earth sheltered dwellings, bridging the gap between scientific literature and overly optimistic consumer-oriented articles. This work addresses the concerns of architects, engineers, builders, contractors, and prospective homeowners, including site evaluation and selection techniques, basic design principles, energy-saving practices, maintenance, indoor air quality controls. . ."