Above ground use the sq. straw bale method of construction again. stacked hesco's notching in doors windows etc with steel frames etc. Have you seen pictures of tires and rammed earth etc. Yes is alternative building idea. The military is using this system currently for defense barriers and building construction overseas every day. More @Wikipedia
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