β Scribed by Shi Woong Lee; Jang Yeul Shon
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A number o] Korea's climatological, geographical and social [eatures make earth-sheltered construction an attractive option. This paper compares the thermal per[ormance o[ an earthsheltered house (specially designed to accommodate the conditions in Korea) with the thermal performance o[ a conventional residence. The researchers conclude that, except [or the high humidity levels in the earth-sheltered house, the thermal environment o[ the earthsheltered house is superior to that o] the conventional residence. In light o] these ]indings, the authors recommend that research be aimed at improving waterproo]ing and condensation control measures in earth-sheltered houses. R~sum~--Le climat, la gkographie, et le contexte social de la Corbe rendent la construction ~ moitik sous-terre attractive. Cet article compare les rendements thermiques des habitations conventionnelles avec ceux des constructions entbrkes (spbcialement trans[ormbes pour la Corbe). L'auteur conclut que l'environnement thermique d'une habitation enterrbe est supbrieur, sat*] dans le cas de maisons trbs humides. En conclusion, il est recommendk d'orienter la recherche dans l'amklioration des btanchkitks et sur les mesures de contr61e de la condensation pour les habitations enterrbes.
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