Earth Shelters /

Discusses the development of underground housing, explains various types of structures, and assesses the future of earth shelters.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Martindale, David (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Dutton, 1981.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • List of Illustrations-Acknowledgments-1. The Ancient Art of Living Underground-2. From Basements to Bomb Shelters: Underground Gets a Bad Name-3. Modern Subsurface Pioneers-4. The Energy Crisis and Architecture's Changing Role-5. Dirt-covered Energy Savers-6. The Solar Underground: Let the Sun Shine Down-7. The Lower Ground of Higher Learning-8.A Potpourri of Subterranean Selections-9. Home Sweet Earth-sheltered Home-10. To Live Beneath the Soil-11. Cornering Caverns for Commerce-12. Beneath the Far Corners of the Earth-13. The Next Wave-14. Architecture's Energy-Efficient Future-Appendix: For More Information-Sources
  • Index.