By presenting a relatively
low visual silhouette and retaining trees close to the structure,
an Earth Sheltered House is ideally suited to bushland sites.
The initial excavation may be dramatic, but once the construction
is completed and the soil mounds and roof cover are planted, the overall
effect is one of blending into the environment.
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the planting of species native to the area to augment the existing
vegetation.
Because the soil covering of the Earth Sheltered House is usually
planted with ground covers and other shrubs, the final aesthetic
is dependant on the choice of vegetation and level of attention
given to it.
It is usual for the parapets to have a “fringe” of ground
cover plants, that varies in colour and length depending on the
time of year.
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The old adage that it’s only a week between a good
haircut and a bad one was never truer!
I have usually followed the principal of keeping the visible
part of the house relatively clean and simple, leaving the
vegetation to soften and blend the final form.
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