Bermed house

Earth-Bermed House

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A lot of clients ask us about heating systems and other aspects of energy efficiency. Increasingly, people are interested in sustainable building practices and economic energy solutions. Several years ago, we were approached by a couple to design a straw bale workshop bu

When we moved to our homestead this past December, we really didn't know what to do with our earth-berm home. We knew that it was supposed to be more energy-efficient, but we had no clue how to make it energy-efficient. We thought we would just move in and see tiny electric bills from that day forward. We were so disappointed when, last winter, we simply could not keep this house warm. I was miserable. I would get out of the shower and almost freeze to death before I could get dressed. Since…

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