A Cave . . .More than Just A Hole In The Ground!

[TW]

This from the "Kitten Thread:"

It's a good thing that all the cave men kept all the cats of the world because they might be extinct if not. Besides.. a garage is better than a cave and a light bulb would be just as good as a fire.

This from EscapeArtist.com :

The Advantages of Caves

Caves are ecologically-friendly houses. Arguably, they are the most ecologically-sensitive form of construction, and could be combined with an alternative energy system to become almost completely sustainable. They maintain a constant indoor temperature with natural earth insulation, which also keeps them quiet. They do not require large amounts of inputs in terms of bricks, concrete, mortar, metal, or wood, and do not demand costly synthetic or ecologically-questionable construction materials. In fact, earth caves must be able to "breathe" naturally to last. Costs are therefore kept to a minimum, except for the expense of labor. Requirements for a completed house are limited to a natural floor finish such as terracotta tile or brick, a thin stucco-type wall and ceiling treatment (usually whitewashed; preferably a form of hydrated lime), mechanical systems, and fixtures. Earth caves can also be built to specification. Within certain limitations, one can have high or low ceilings, large or small rooms, curvilinear walls, domed or arched ceilings, alcoves, built-in furniture, and a catalog of sculptural room effects. In fact, building this kind of cave house is like sculpting your house from inside out--a most unique experience. No two cave houses are the same. Given enough land, you can also expand instantly and easily.

http://www.escapeartist.com/OREQ11/Cave_Houses.html

Sorry Cats, there is no way that the typical modern garage with a cardboard box and light bulb can compete with living in a cave.


TW