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Cool examples of underground home plans

Thu, 20 Jul 2007 01:40:15 GMT

posted by The_Zimbio_Team
"cool" underground homes... exactly what folks in Coober Pedy are looking for. This town is an amazing example of underground living.

Located in the Australian outback, Coober Pedy has very hot summer temperatures. Most residents live in constructed caves bored into the hillsides. These underground homes maintain a more constant temperature throughout the year and help keep Coober Pedy families cool.

Avoid mold with your underground home plans

Thu, 20 Jul 2007 01:43:46 GMT

posted by The_Zimbio_Team
"The moisture in the air condenses when it contacts cool outside walls. Though there may not be enough moisture to run, it will be enough to attract mold and mildew."

This can be a real problem for underground homes and living spaces. Be sure to account for moisture and condensation when planning your interior space.

"The only answer is to have enough insulation so that the interior surface temperature of the walls equals the temperature of the air inside the house. Three inches of urethane or six inches of Styrofoam should be used. And even with super-insulated walls, it's sometimes necessary to dehumidify."

Monolithic has a article covering this topic.

Welcome to our wikizine called "Underground Home Plans"

Sun, 9 Jul 2007 15:58:24 GMT

posted by The_Zimbio_Team
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Underground Home Plans". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article!