Title:
Energy Efficient Concrete Homes
Author(s):
Warren Eberspacher
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
11
Issue:
7
Appears on pages(s):
30-32
Keywords:
concrete construction; domes (structural forms); energy conservation; modular structures; shells (structural forms); shotcrete; subsurface structures; Construction
DOI:
Date:
7/1/1989
Abstract:
A versatile modular structural forming system for curvilinear concrete shapes and structures that eliminates the high cost of conventional framework has been commercially available for 9 years. When combined with shotcrete, the system can be used to design and construct a wide variety of thin-shell earth sheltered structures that are cost competitive and have superior energy efficiency and strength.