How To Use The Earth For Passive Heating/Cooling Your house
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The earth sheltered house uses the ground as insulating blanket which effectively protects it from temperature extremes, wind, rain and extreme weather events. An earth sheltered home is energy-efficient, quiet, freeze-proof and low maintenance.
Aesthetically an earth sheltered home blends in with the natural environment, leaving more yard space and more space for wildlife. The umbrella creates a huge subterranean thermal reservoir that soaks up the sun’s energy during summertime and stores it for winter heating. In many cases, the clever design makes a heating system unnecessary. Check out this great article below to read how to use the earth for passive heating/cooling your home…