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Best book on earth sheltered homes

 
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Hey Folks,

I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with the books on earth sheltered homes.

There are a number of them out there, I'm looking for one that has the best information on the technical building details of it.

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Each has its merits, maybe list them here and feedback may be quicker.
I have a number of books on the topic, but I have collected for many years.
 
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I see I did reply earlier, but it was not clear, sorry.
Can you list what you have been looking at for a start?
We can give you feedback then.
Earth sheltered homes can come in a few technical styles;
- totally in the ground
- partially in ground into a slope
- entirely above ground and covered with soil
Each have their merits and problems.There are a few topics here;
- Hobbit house
- containers under ground.
 
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I think Earth-Sheltered houses by Rob Roy is good. It has a lot of technical detail and takes a more conventional approach to earth sheltered building than Mike Oehler's $50 and Up Underground House book. Here's  my video series of a partially earth-sheltered tiny house build we're finishing up now.
 
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