Earthhouse

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An earthhouse is any type of construction which is blended into the surrounding landscape.

It can be built with any type of material, but needs to be exceptionally sturdy in order to carry the extra weight on its roof. It needs walls that are waterproof (except for desert-areas).

They are covered with at least two inches of soil for growth of lush grass or cactuses. Intensive growth requires much more soil (15" at least).

Through these measures, walls and ceiling are not visible from the outside.

A special feature of earthhouse-architecture are the headlights (lightbowls) which illuminate the rooms much more than regular windows inside the walls.

Earthhouses are the ultimate low-energy houses and temperate climate houses.

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