TO> Yes, standard AC is horribly expensive. Next time I build a 
TO> house It's going to be buried in the ground for heating and 
TO> cooling reasons. Take care.
 TH> Just tell them building inspectors to shove-it 
There are going to *have* to be some accomodations with regard to building 
codes and alternative methods of construction.  I know of at least one house 
around here that's built exactly as described,  in that it's significantly 
under the ground,  with only a south-facing full face exposed.
I don't know the details of the construction,  or how their heating bills 
compare with more typical construction,  but I'm sure that the place *had* to 
pass an inspection before they issued a certificate of occupancy.
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