January 28, 2019

A look at alternative home building techniques

Somewhere between the green movement and the push to save greenbacks, homes constructed with alternative home-building techniques are becoming increasingly popular. And while some may shun the geodesic dome as an oddity of modern architecture, there are many alternative building techniques, such as using concrete insulation or building with recyclable materials that blend seamlessly with more traditional housing designs.

Earth Sheltered Homes

Earth-sheltered homes first enjoyed popularity in the 1970s, as an oil embargo and resulting energy crisis left U.S. citizens scrambling for more energy-efficient building methods. An earth-sheltered home can range from a home constructed in a cave to one with earth piled in berms against the exterior walls. Those who have built earth sheltered homes claims they reduce heating and cooling costs by half, with very little increased construction expense. Most homes also blend in seamlessly with the landscape, making for an attractive natural setting.

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