Aggregate Piers Pours, then rams, gravel into a drilled hole in the soil to increase the load
bearing capacity
Agricultural Parcels Large pieces of land that are then subdivided into individual lots for resale
Albedo Measure of how much light is reflected/absorbed: low-albedo = no
reflection, total absorbtion
Bedrock Best soil
Shallow footings or piers
Minimal settlement
Clay Expand & shrinking risk
Wider footings or deep foundations
Columns close together Combined footing or mat
Compact & square best building design for cold climate
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