Earth-covered buildings : an exploratory analysis for hazard and energy performance / [edited by Frank L. Moreland and others] ; prepared for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Division of Mitigation and Research.

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iv, 302 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

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"Final report, Nov. 1981."
Includes bibliographical references.

Summary:

The performance of earth-covered buildings is examined regarding storms, nuclear detonations, earthquakes, fire, nuclear radiation, energy consumption, compatibility with solar energy systems, peak-load effects, soil and groundwater effects, air and climate effects, occupant evaluation, and resource management. Potential long-term benefits are assessed, including the areas of economic benefits, community benefits, and security benefits.

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Earth sheltered houses.
Underground construction.
Earth houses.
Constructions souterraines.

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Reports.

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Moreland, Frank L.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Moreland & Associates.

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Location: Library main 266064
Call No.: BIB 197636
Status: Available

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