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Old 08-06-2009, 09:17 PM   #15 (permalink)
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I'm using a similar concept in place of A/C in my home - I'm going to run gravity-fed artesian water through a car radiator, with a fan and shroud behind it, blowing the cool air created by the water flow through the HVAC system of the house. That, combined with sufficient insulation, a living roof, and foam insulated floors, should be enough to cool the entire house without much issue.
I've got an uncle with an earth-sheltered house and I am going to share some of his hard-earned wisdom with you:

Be damned positive about your waterproofing. If you think reroofing is a pain, try having to excavate your roof before you can even start the roofing work.
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