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Anyone have any info on the construction of small cabins built into the side of hills, 3 sides covered by earth ?

What kind of walls and floors are involved ?

What is the insulation value of earth ?

How are they damp proofed ?

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Check out Icelandic turf houses. They're not exactly built into hillsides, but almost (the walls on three sides are built from rocks, turf and soil, and quite thick).

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Look into 'earth bermed houses', too.

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Need more information as to goals. Wood, rock? Other? Since you are in the natural building forum I assume you are not interested in answers with concrete etc?

I live in an earth berm passive solar home. Far beyond a cabin though. 60'x16' with full basement. And of course modern materials so guessing I may as well stop here?

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Also be sure to checkout the earthship designs.

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larry kidd wrote:Also be sure to checkout the earthship designs.

And then check out the book “Hacking the Earthship” which contains a thoughtful critique of those designs as well as how its ideas can be more practically and effectively applied.

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I am not sure an Earth ship would qualify as a 'buried ' house.
Its a different concept?

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