Why not build like this in places with damaging winds and hail so large it will poke holes in your roof?
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because you wouldn't have to pay shlomo for (((insurance)))
I wonder if that is enough earth on top to protect from large temperature swings?
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Hail can do this.
just being set into the ground like that even without an insulating sawd roof helps to normalize temps year round
It would have the added benefit of being above grade for most drainage situations and impervious to all kinds of disasters.
gee who doesn't want to live in a dirt hovel with no windows. I wonder.
There are techniques to let in natural light all year.
The real problem is that most women will say "ew I want a normal house, user."