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Elevational design is an Earth Sheltered Home that is built into the side of a hill, which is normally larger than the home. This type of green home often has only one side open and three sides and the top covered. It is the most energy-efficient design because there is more thermal mass (more dirt) surrounding the home. Many options are available depending upon …

An Atrium-style home is normally configured in some type of a U-shape. It could also be called a “courtyard” style. There could be a literal courtyard, or it may be a private enclosed area with a swimming pool. Another use for the Atrium style home would be for lots referred to as “trash” lots. This type of home is normally lower than the road …

A Berm-style home is built on flat land or a very small hill and earth-covered to form your own mountain. A Berm green home could have one face open and three faces covered. It could have covering from side to side and the top only, leaving the home more open in the front and rear, a “see-through home”. Or a Berm home could have …