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Earth Shelters
By Daniel Guerin

2. What else goes underground?
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What else goes underground?

3. Things that live underground?
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Things that live underground?

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Cobber Pedy

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Derinkuyu

6. Types of Earth Shelters
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Types of Earth Shelters
Constructed Caves
Culvert Homes

7. Types of Earth Shelters
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Types of Earth Shelters
Earth Berm
Elevation

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Earth Shelter
Eden Valley Cumbria

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Light?

10. Advantages of Earth Shelter Houses
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Advantages of Earth Shelter Houses
Underground houses have less surface area so fewer building materials are used.
Land Preservation.
Greater resistance to wind, fire, earthquakes and extreme weather conditions.
Pipes will not freeze.

11. Advantages of Earth Shelter Houses
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Advantages of Earth Shelter Houses
Underground dwellings benefit from geothermal mass and heat exchange, staying cool in the summer and warm in the winter. 
Saves around 80% in energy costs.
An additional benefit of the surrounding earth is noise insulation.

12. Disadvantages of Earth Shelter Houses
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Disadvantages of Earth Shelter Houses
Expensive to build, sometimes up to 20% higher than normal housing.
Can be harder to sell as the buyers market is selective.
Maintaining external surroundings.
Potential lack of air and escape routes.
If not planned appropriately, lighting can be an issue.

13. Temperature Difference
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Temperature Difference

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