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Our Chelsea Green Authors : Malcolm Wells

Malcolm Wells

Malcolm Wells, a pioneer of underground building and natural design, is widely known for his many books, including How to Build an Underground House and Gentle Architecture. His cartoons are featured in Rob Roy's Mortgage Free! Innovative Strategies for Debt-Free Home Ownership. Mac Wells lives in The Underground Art Gallery in Brewster, Massachusetts.

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Malcolm's Books

The Earth-Sheltered House

An Architect's Sketchbook

Wells’s work is revolutionary, but readers will find his message to be pure common sense. Earth sheltering offers superior comfort with minimal energy input, and it is adaptable to diverse terrains as well as a variety of architectural aesthetics.