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Originally Posted by Child of the 7th Age
The hobbit hole is an idea whose time has come. Here are a list of advantages of underground housing, provided by the British Earth Sheltered Association. . ...
And here's another interesting article on the advantage of earth shelters: Going underground.
...Many earth sheltered homes don't look too "hobbity"--lack of round doors and such. However, a few do stand out. My favorite is Mole Manor in Yorkshire. Inside it's supposed to look like a Roman villa. Just scroll down the page for a look at the outside. Click here. |
Pondering these thoughts, still. More energy efficient? Warmer in the winter? Cooler in the summer? Hmmmmm. THe only reason I hesitate (personally) is the lighting issue. I love my windows. I think I'd end up with ten front doors, all sliders-- and no back rooms.
I wonder if a small hill could be created, providing 360 degrees of lighting. In other words, create the *top* of The Hill, and go all the way around it. But then where would the woods be?
....hmmmm...