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Earth sheltering

Earth sheltering is the architectural practice of using earth against building walls for external thermal mass, to reduce heat loss, and to easily maintain a steady indoor air temperature. Earth sheltering is popular in modern times among advocates of passive solar and sustainable architecture, but...
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"Structure" is the generic type for all things built.  Height is in meters. It represents a generic measure (for anything from bridges to skyscrapers). More specific height information is imparted by other types (e.g. "Occupied Height" for "Building" and "Height with Spire" for "Skyscraper")
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Bill Gates' house

Bill Gates' house

Bill Gates' house is a large earth-sheltered mansion in the side of a hill overlooking Lake Washington in Medina, Washington. The house is noted for its design and the technology it incorporates. It is nicknamed Xanadu 2.0. In 2009, property taxes...
Residence for Florence and William Tsui

Residence for Florence and William Tsui

Partially earth covered residence that uses the tardigrade organism as the basis for the design. It is known to the locals as the "Fish House."
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