Earthen-covered structure and panel used therein

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1980-03-04

1981-11-03

Faw, Jr., Price C.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Specified terranean relationship

Subterranean enclosure with portal opening; e.g., storm or...

52807, 52742, E02D 2700

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042978173

ABSTRACT:
An earthen-covered dwelling or other structure having a portion of the peripheral wall exposed to atmosphere to provide access and natural light to the dwelling with the remaining peripheral wall and roof being covered by a layer of earth of substantial thickness sufficient to insulate the dwelling thermally and acoustically and reducing the quantity of energy necessary to maintain the interior of the dwelling comfortable for the occupants even when the atmosphere is extremely hot or cold. The roof and walls are constructed of strong, load bearing panels each of which includes studs and end members covered by sheets of rigid material and an encapsulation of glass fiber reinforced resinous plastic. The panels have interengaged edges for rigidly interconnecting the panels and the roof panels have built-in shallow crests and valleys. A filler layer of sand is placed on the roof and a water impervious membrane is placed over the external surface of those portions of the dwelling in engagement with the soil and a heavier water impervious membrane is placed over the sand filler with the layer of earth positioned over the membranes.

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patent: 3462897 (1969-08-01), Weinrott
patent: 3762112 (1973-10-01), Evans
patent: 3885368 (1975-05-01), King
patent: 4141184 (1979-02-01), Vidal
Underground Housing is Comming on Strong by David Herbert .COPYRGT.Sep. 1979, Better Homes and Gardens.
Family Shelter Designes, Mar. 1962 by Department of Defence, pp. 15-18.
All-Weather Wood Foundation System, .COPYRGT.1978 by American Plywood Association.

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