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earth-sheltered housing  

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  • Earth-sheltered housing is a term commonly used to characterize residential structures enveloped by earth. This can take place in supraspace structures (above ground) covered by at least half a meter of earth mass or in below-ground locations. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Housing; Earth-Sheltered Housing]

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