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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.
In this authoritative handbook, "The Hippy Survival Guide to Y2K, " survival expert Mike Oehler takes an in-depth look at the "what if?" of the Y2K Problem. In a readable and anecdotal style, supported by exhaustive research, Mike explores the possibility that on January 1, 2000, a simple programming error will cause disastrous computer crashes around the world. With a focus on strategies for surviving the disruption of social services, Mike has packed this book with information on how to; Get clean water if water systems fail, stay warm in January if the heat goes off, find free food at any time in the city or country, find the safest places to live, build a shelter that will take you through anything, and much more. Oehler applies his own years of experience to this highly readable handbook for Y2K survival - served up with his philosophy about the improvement of modern society. The Year 2000 is coming. The time to think about "what if?" is now, with this practical and thought-provoking guide.
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 prope...
The design and construction handbook for earth-sheltered houses.
"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.
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.
An A-Z guide to 500 iconic houses and traditional dwellings worldwide.
A guide to the design and construction of an earth sheltered house includes discussions of waterproofing, ventilation, energy sources, and insulation
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