... helps to preserve the appearance of the surrounding countryside and also has advantages in insulation and energy use. As done in this building, probably the easiest method of earth sheltering is to build into a hillside or similar incline and almost dig out a space in which to work with. This house is covered by earth on three sides and on the roof, leaving a fourth side and entrance which is dominated by glass to make the most of the natural light which otherwise would be very much lacking in a construction of this kind. For this reason the orientation of this site becomes particularly important as to make the most of natural light depending on where you are in the UK. Once a site is chosen and cleared, construction methods on a house like this one are very similar to that of any other house except the structure of such ...

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