An Example of a
Small Earth-Integrated Building
Type I/Category 1; E-Ii = 0.27
THE EAGLE™: AN EARTH-BERMED DWELLING
By Frank L. Moreland
TYPE Ia1 // BOOK ONE: CONCRETE SHELL, etc.
Format: 8-1/2" x
11" with some 11" x 16"
33 pages
Copyright ©2006 Frank L. Moreland
All rights reserved.
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become the subject of U.S. or foreign patents, pending or issued.
Inclusion in this
book shall not be construed as implying any license of any sort.
There are no warranties, express or implied, made with respect to specifications,
models, instructions or information contained in this book.
Printed in U.S.A. Second Edition, First Printing, 2006 ISBN:
DISCLAIMER
These books contain copies of documents used to build two residences by Frank L. Moreland, who owns the copyright to the documents and books. Some additional documents of an analytical nature are included also. No claim is made or implied about these documents being applicable to other projects. To make it clear that by selling these documents I am not consulting regarding any project, the drawings are marked, "NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION".
These books are not a substitute for consultation with local professionals.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART
A: Prologue, description, isometric, photos
PART B: Material quantities, crews, equipment, time, and schedule
PART C: Earth Work
PART D: Structure and cast-in Drains
PART E: Barriers (skin, insulation, membrane and base drain)
PROLOGUE
The accompanying documents were developed by me for the construction of the concrete structure depicted in the drawn documents. I served as contractor for the construction of the structure and its "skin". The residence was built in a hot arid region with the finish floor above initial grade. Little concern about ground water penetration existed and only a level one moisture barrier was used. In more common circumstances, I would also adhere externally to a protected, tough, and flexible water proofing membrane (the choices vary) and a base drain, which is a continuous ground water drain installed around the foundation slab: details for the drain are included.
DESCRIPTION
The structure depicted in these documents is the concrete "shell" for a dwelling on level ground with earth bermed up three exterior walls. The walls have windows over them in the finished dwelling.
The structure consists of a thick steel-reinforced concrete flat slab foundation keyed to thick cantilevered retaining walls which are five feet tall.
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