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Moreland's Type I dwellings are called Eagles, with the basic Eagle™ shown in our books about Type Ia1. Another Eagle is shown in Figure 1. Less expensive than earth-covered dwellings, the Eagle™ is none-the-less a very high performance home. The earth-bermed walls, the thick, heavily insulated roof, and the protective, wide porch result in serious energy economies and enhanced security.

The Type II dwelling is called the Roof Garden™, though Moreland has not built one.

The Type IIIMED dwelling is called the Standard™ and is earth-covered and earth-bermed. The basic Standard™ is shown in our books about Type IIIMEDa1. Views of other standards follow:

Figure 1: Type Ia1: An Eagle™
Figure 2: Type IIIMED : a Standard™ modified with entry courtyard and splayed plan.
The porch of this Moreland Home is 135 feet long.
Figure 4: Type IIIMED: a Standard™, modified with an expanded middrift and earth-covered porch and a tunnel to the garage, shown above and below (4200 S.F.)
Figure 5:
The Type IIIHeavy is called the Season Shifter™ because the mass of the earth (7 feet) and structure results in a three-month lag for heat or cold transfer, thus shifting seasonal effects while attenuating their extremes. The retouched photo shows the unfinished home, with the drawing showing the intended landscape.
Figure 7: Type IIIHEAVY: The Season Shifter™

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Figure 3: Another view...Note the Eagle™ guest house.
Figure 6: The first earth-covered residence insured by the Veteran's Administration, a Type IIIMED, a Standard™; 1600 S.F.
Figure 8: Season Shifter™ built in 1977 (Click on image for larger picture)