Hillside earth sheltered homes

What are underground homes and how to build an earth berm house, with solutions to problems and expert advice.

Solar Earth Sheltered Owner Built Home. This was a great place to live.

Earth sheltered homes and berm houses are discussed including the advantages of safety from the elements, security from intruders and energy savings.

The home is located above a small secluded rocky cove and has been designed so that it almost completely blends in with its surroundings. The house design was a result of trying to create a structure that would be protected from the strong north winds. A rectangular grid was applied to the slope to produce a three-dimensional “chessboard” of solids and voids, and therefore created sections of open spaces for patios and a swimming pool. At night, lighting exposes the various living ar...

These unique properties are like real-life Hobbit holes

We wanted an underground house for years, and finally, we found the perfect one. Or did we? We learned the hard way what realtors and ads don't tell you.

Underground eco homes are very energy efficient, saving money on heating and cooling costs as well as building materials. Many great, light styles have been built.

Sivas Municipality's Tolkien-inspired village will have up to 100 'Hobbit houses' when it is completed

Our Small Cabin which is located in the same general area (20 mile radius) as a handful of the most sustainable “sub-divisions” on the planet. I use quotes around the term subdivision…