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title: "Earth-Sheltered Houses: How to Build an Affordable Underground Home (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series, 4)"
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# Earth-roofed, energy-efficient design Dry-stacked concrete block walls Self-pour footings/floor technique Earth-Sheltered Houses: How to Build an Affordable Underground Home (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series, 4)

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## Summary

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- **What is this?** Earth-Sheltered Houses: How to Build an Affordable Underground Home (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series, 4)
- **How much does it cost?** 135.29 DT with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Zero Footprint Living:** Create a home that blends seamlessly with nature, minimizing environmental impact.
- • **Complete DIY Confidence:** Step-by-step guidance on footings, walls, framing, roofing, waterproofing, and drainage for owner-builders.
- • **Year-Round Comfort & Efficiency:** Enjoy natural temperature regulation—warm winters and cool summers without high energy bills.
- • **Build Your Own Underground Sanctuary:** Master affordable, eco-friendly construction with easy-to-learn techniques.
- • **Durability Meets Disaster Resistance:** Benefit from fire, sound, earthquake, and storm protection built into the earth-sheltered design.

## Overview

Earth-Sheltered Houses is the definitive guide for mainstream owner-builders seeking to construct affordable, energy-efficient underground homes. Featuring practical, easy-to-master techniques like self-pour footings, dry-stacked concrete block walls, and post-and-beam framing, this book empowers readers to create durable, low-maintenance homes with minimal environmental impact. With comprehensive coverage of waterproofing, insulation, and drainage, it ensures your earth-sheltered home offers superior comfort, protection, and sustainability.

## Description

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0865715211 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #111,756 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8 in Concrete Materials Engineering #21 in Energy Efficient Remodeling & Renovation #23 in Sustainability & Green Design |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (251) |
| Dimensions  | 7.52 x 0.71 x 9.02 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 9780865715219 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0865715219 |
| Item Weight  | 1.25 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | Mother Earth News Books for Wiser Living |
| Print length  | 256 pages |
| Publication date  | April 3, 2006 |
| Publisher  | New Society Publishers |
| Reading age  | 16 years and up |

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*Last updated: 2026-09-21*