Earth sheltering became relatively popular after the mid-1970s, especially among environmentalists.
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11 Facts About Earth sheltering
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Techniques of earth sheltering have not become common knowledge, and much of society is unaware of this type of building construction.
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Earth sheltering claimed the view from a window below the ground was better than that from other windows, and that the flooring he used in his an underground home was "superior" to what is elsewhere available.
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Earth sheltering claimed he would provide a built-in greenhouse in the design.
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Earth sheltering claimed his homes could be used as fallout shelters in case of nuclear wars and claimed that, in the case of complete societal collapse, his design would be more defensible than a regular house in the case of random attacks, as well as being better concealed from potential hostiles .
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Earth sheltering believed that underground, inhabitants would be better protected from "atmospheric radiation" .
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Earth sheltering furthermore claimed anyone could build one of his designs irrespective of skill or ability for only $50.
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In one case, an author and proponent of earth sheltering died when an earth roof he designed collapsed on him.
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Earth sheltering sheltered homes are often constructed with energy conservation and savings in mind.
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