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Earth isn't a great insulator either, which is why insulation is used. Earth is good for thermal mass, which is another thing.
by turtlebits 4y ago
Earth isn't a great insulator either, which is why insulation is used. Earth is good for thermal mass, which is another thing.
- paganel 4y agoYeah, maybe I used the wrong word, as I'm not a native English speaker, I meant it as good at keeping the heat in during winter and the cold air also in during summer. And for that the houses made (partially) out of earth itself are pretty good. You have to be careful not to allow water infiltrations, but other than that those houses are pretty durable, even against earthquakes (my grandpa from my mother's side used to live in one).