earth-sheltered structure
1Earth sheltering — is the architectural practice of using earth against building walls for external thermal mass, to reduce heat loss, and to easily maintain a steady indoor air temperature. Earth sheltering is popular in modern times among advocates of passive… …
2Earth house — This article is about the modern housing style. For Native American earth lodges, see Earth lodge. Earth house in Switzerland by Peter Vetsch …
3Earthship — An Earthship refers to a passive solar home made of natural and recycled materials. Designed and marketed by Earthship Biotecture of Taos, NM, the homes are primarily constructed to work autonomous and are generally made of earth filled tires,… …
4Yaodong — Un yaodong (窑洞 ; pinyin : yáo dòng), ou « maison grotte », est une forme particulière de construction servant d habitation, commune dans le plateau de Lœss en Chine du Nord, caractérisée par une structure en voûte de plein… …
5Green Architecture: Building for the 21st Century — ▪ 2008 Introduction James Wines Green design was a pervasive topic in boardrooms and living rooms in 2007, particularly as the costs of maintaining the status quo became apparent. The building of shelter (in all its forms) consumes more… …
6Hurricane proof building — Tornadoes, cyclones, and other strong winds damage or destroy many buildings. However, with proper design and construction, the damage to buildings by these forces can be greatly reduced or eliminated. Over time, a variety of methods have been… …
7African architecture — Introduction the architecture of native Africa, particularly of sub Saharan Africa. In areas where Islam and Christianity linked Africa to the rest of the world in precolonial times, architecture predominates among the visual arts. Included …
8Al-Aqsa Mosque — al Aqsa redirects here. For other uses, see al Aqsa (disambiguation). Al Aqsa Mosque Masjid al Aqsa Coordinates …
9Zero-energy building — BedZED zero energy housing in the UK A zero energy building, also known as a zero net energy (ZNE) building, Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB), or Net Zero Building, is a popular term to describe a building with zero net energy consumption and zero …
10List of house types — Contents 1 Detached single unit housing 2 Semi detached dwellings 3 Attached Multi unit housing …
