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Figure (43) section showing the form contribution on resisting strong winds (archdaily,2014)

1.2.3.2 Thermal mass

The main aim of the Earthship concept is to maintain a comfortable environment, produce its own electricity, collect its own potable water supply, and manage its own waste. The high-density soil within the tires, along with earth berms on the walls outside, maximizes the home's thermal masssaving energy for the home utilities.

Figure (44) section showing tires and compacted earth as thermal mass ( earthship,2014)

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