Earth berming architecture

Completed in 2007 in Olomouc, Czech Republic. Images by Andrea Lhotakova. Introduction Slunakov - Centre for Ecological Activities of the city of Olomouc was designed as a part of the project entitled "Slunakov,...

Baldwin O'Bryan Architects specialise in designing Earth sheltered houses sometime known as underground houses which are both bushfire resistant and storm resistant.

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The house is conceived as a part of the landscape climbing gently up a hilly terrain.

It's time the average home buyer discovered what eccentric hippies and hobbit wannabees have long known: earth-sheltered houses are the way to go. These homes can be completely underground, or simply protected by earth on one side. Due to the earth "berms"

Even though it’s uncommon, some people prefer to live underground, literary. It’s an interesting alternative to regular homes and, whether it’s a decision

Rather than attempting to transcend vernacular architecture, BAUEN architecture studio has embraced its wisdom for two homes that sit side-by-side in Luque, Paraguay. The homes are thoroughly modern, but utilize an ancient earth-sheltered tradition to work in harmony with the hot, humid tropical ...

Very cool modular design. I like how the countours of the roof match the sides of the walls. So what is that central tower for....? mmmmmm

Stories about buildings that are round, including circular houses, cylindrical office blocks and spherical structures.