An Example of
a
Small Earth-Integrated Building
Type IIIMED/Category 4; E-Ii = 0.80
THE STANDARD™: AN EARTH-COVERED DWELLING
By Frank L. Moreland
TYPE IIIMEDa1 // BOOK ONE: CONCRETE SHELL, etc.
Format:
8-1/2 x 11 and 11 x 16
93 pages
Copyright ©2006 Frank L. Moreland
All rights reserved.
No part of this book, whether physical, electronic or other forms, may be copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, publicly performed or displayed without prior written consent of the copyright holder. Nor may derivative works such as translations be produced.
Certain material in this book may be proprietary, and may for example 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. First Edition, First Printing
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: Preamble
(Prologue, description, photos)
PART B: Inputs (isometric, material quantities, crews, equipment, time, and
schedule)
PART C: Earth Sculpting
PART D: Structure (specifications, foundation, slab, walls, columns, beams,
and roof with steel cut/bend sheets) and cast-in
Drains.
Optional inside planter included.
PART E: Barriers (skin, insulation, cape 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 an 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 a protected, tough, and flexible "water proofing" membrane or skin (the choices vary) and a base drain, which is a continuous ground water drain installed around the foundation slab, commonly known as a French drain. Details for such a drain are included.
DESCRIPTION
The
structure depicted in these documents is the concrete shell for a dwelling
on level ground with earth bermed full height up the three exterior walls.
It has a maximum of 3 feet of earth on the roof. The Earth-Cover is graded
(sloped) to the berms. There is a Solar Chimney in the roof to provide
ventilation, natural light and systems tie-ins.
The structure consists of a cast-in-place, thick,
steel-reinforced concrete flat-slab foundation keyed into cast-in-place, flat-slab
walls, which have cast-in-place beams keyed into them. The precast-prestressed
plank roof structure has a reinforced concrete topping. Two large interior columns,
two exterior columns at the exposed side and braced cantilevered retaining walls
at the porch complete the all reinforced concrete structure. All plumbing drains
are cast in the foundation.
 |
