Earth-Sheltered Houses

By MOTHER EARTH NEWS Editors
Published on March 9, 2007

Earth-sheltered homes fit a wide range of climates and a variety of building sites, create weather- and noise-proof shelter and blend harmoniously with their surrounding landscapes. These Earth-bermed structures can drastically cut your energy costs by taking advantage of the constancy of the Earth’s temperature and thermal mass. Besides taking advantage of the soil’s temperature-moderating effects, earth-sheltered homes also are protected from heat-robbing winter winds and the scorching summer sun. Paired with passive-solar design, an earth-sheltered home can save you tens of thousands of dollars in fuel bills during your lifetime.

This collection of articles from the Mother Earth News Archive will inspire you to build your dream Earth home.

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