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Even though its uncommon, some people prefer to live underground, literary. Its an interesting alternative to

regular homes and, whether its a decision based on style, personal preferences and the wish to recreate an image

from a movie, living in any of these homes must be unique. You will be surprised to see how similar these

homes are to those almost everyone has gotten used with.

1. An underground eco home by Make Architects.

Designed by Make Architectsfor British football star Gary Neville, this structure manages to combine beautywith functionality in a new and unique way. The residence covers nearly 8,000 square feet but not in the way

you would expect it to. Its a one-story structure that was built underground. One of the main goals when

designing the residence was to create something that would keep energy consumption to a minimum and that

would be an eco-friendly version of a standard home.


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The house was built with locally-sourced materials and using traditional building methods and a ground source

heat pump provides heating while the photovoltaic panels and the on-site wind turbine generates renewable

energy. The house is almost entirely built into the hillside and this allows it to seamlessly integrate into the

surroundings.


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The layout resembles a flower with rooms instead of petals, all organized around a central kitchen. The

comparison is not random as the house also has a glowing floral impression on the landscape when lit at night.

Its both interesting and beautiful to see how nature and artificial work combine in this project and result in a

harmonious creation.

2. Underground home with an elliptical shape and Alpine views.

This house is also built into the hillside yet the design is completely different. This underground home is theresult of the collaboration between Netherlands architects from SeARCHand Christian Muller Architects.

Located in the Swiss village of Vals, the house is quite difficult to spot out as its part of a cluster of mountain

houses. However, this isnt the only reason why its easily unnoticeable.


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The house is basically a stone structure and it has been built into the hillside. It has two entryways. One of them,

the main entrance, reveals large outdoor entertainment areas while the second one is from a nearby barn and

leads you though an underground pathway. The circular opening contains lots and lots of windows and its a way

of introducing light into the house while also providing views towards the exterior.


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Even though its an underground home, its very bright and has plenty of natural sunlight. Also, it provides

amazing mountain views and maintains a high level of privacy for its inhabitants. Its an interesting option for a

stone house and, even though its easy for it to go unnoticed, its also a surprising and stunning discovery for

anyone who sees it.

3. Woodlyn Park, home to the worlds first hobbit motel.

When you think of underground homes its impossible not to imagine the hobbit village. Thats the definition of

underground living these days and has been a great inspiration for lots of people. The fans tried to replicate those


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little homes built into the hillside and some managed to create unique and remarkable structures. One of them is

the worlds first hobbit motel, located in Woodlyn Park, on the North island of New Zeeland.This place started

as the only motel with a U-drive jet course and it later became the first hobbit motel in the world. It was built

using polystyrene blocks and this allows each room to stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Its an

interesting and effective insulation method, considering the uniqueness of the project.

Surprisingly, the rooms are quite spacious. They are also very well furnished and feature high-quality details.

Each structure has its own kitchen and shower and each unit can accommodate up to 6 people. The motel alsooffers a bar and a restaurant and its guests can also enjoy lots of adventures during their stay here.

4. An eco-village in Preseli mountains of west Wales.

In the Preseli mountains of west Wales there are lots of different areas and all sorts of homes. But this village is

by far the most interesting. This is an eco-village and it has huts made of straw and mud that have been built into

the hills. The houses look very interesting and very charming. Besides having these eco-friendly homes, the

people living here also generate their own power and grow their own food.


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This unique community was set up in 1993 and has remained a secret for several years. The village was

discovered in 1998 when sunlight was seen glinting off a solar panel that was placed on the main building. A

pilot saw the reflection and reported back but, at that time, the officials couldnt find any records of anything

being built there or any planning permission for the village. The houses were very well camouflaged and

surrounded by trees and bushes.


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After that a dark period came for the 22 villagers living there. Bulldozers came to demolish their homes but now

they can finally enjoy the lifestyle they love thanks to the planning approval they got for the houses, lavatories,

agricultural buildings and workshops.{found on dailymail}.

5. The houses from the Hobbiton scenes of the Lord of the Rings.


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This was the place where the scenes from Hobbiton were filmed and, after the film was finished, the farm asked

if some of the hobbit homes could be preserved and used as attractions for the tourists. Everyone agreed it

couldnt hurt anyone so the houses remained there. Of course, you cant expect these houses to look exactly like

in the scenes from the movies. The scenes inside the hobbit houses were never even shot here but in a studio.


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Lately theres been a burst of energy and ideas when it comes to eco-friendly creations. Lots of people have

opted for sustainable designs for their private homes and even larger projects have been designed. There are

many eco-friendly hotels that have emerged or that have been redesigned. The Bella Vista Hotel is just one of

them.


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This is the latest KlimaHotel and it can be found it Bozen, Italy. Its a redesign of the Bella Vista Trafoi and

its the first KlimaHotel eco-friendly hotel. It was designed by Matteo Thun and focuses on sustainability and

ecology. The project included the creation of 11 individual hostels. These were built into the hillside starting

with 2009.


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All these structures feature eco-friendly and sustainable heating, cooling and building methods. Local resources

were used as well as materials from the nearby areas. As for the architecture and design of these hostels, they

were strongly influences by the local culture. The focus was on creating a strong connection with nature, on

trying to combine natural and artificial elements and to create a harmonious image. Its an ambitious project that

has attracted lots of admirers.{found on ifitshipitshere}.

7. A home built in a cave in Missouri.


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Most underground homes or structures are built into the hillside, following the model offered by the Lord of the

Rings movies. But there are also other possibilities to explore. For example, a cave would be a very logical and

simple solution. Its most likely the starting point of all modern homes so now its fun to go back and to

transform the concept into something unique.

This wonderful home can be found in Festus, Missouri and was constructed inside a 15,000 square foot

sandstone cave. It was built by Curt and Deborah Sleeper and has become their cozy home. The interior is very

modern and features unique textures such as the unfinished sandstone walls that give it a beautiful charm.


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Not only that the location for this home is unusual and unique but there are also other details that make it a great

example to follow. This structure is also an energy-efficient house that has geothermal heating and a smart

design that eliminates the need for air conditioning. The cave home has three rooms or chambers, all withunfinished walls. This is the type of home that guests would love to visit and that would be similar to a museum

in a sense.

8. Organically-shaped earth houses by Peter Vetsch.

Located in Dietikon, Switzerland, these unusual underground structures introduce a new and original concept

related to eco-friendly, progressive architecture. This area is called the Earth House Estate Lttenstrasse and it

was designed by Peter Vetsch. The development is composed of nine houses, three of which have three

bedrooms, one with four bedrooms, one with five bedrooms and three homes with six bedrooms as well as a

seven-bedroom structure.


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All the homes use the earth as an insulating blanket that provides protection from heat and cold but also from

rain and wind. The organic shapes of these structures allow them to naturally integrate into the surroundings and

to become a part of the landscape. However, these houses dont necessarily have to be built underground. They

can also be placed on naturally grown terrain, although the effect wouldnt be the same.

9. The Malator house on the Welsh coast.


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Most underground homes that are built into the hillside have lateral openings that represent the entrance and that

make them visible. However, its not exactly the case for this home. This is the Malator house and its located on

the Welsh coast. Its very difficult to find it when you dont know exactly its location because the house almost

disappears entirely into the ground.

The house was a project by Future Systems. It was built into its own man-made mound and it situated at the top

of the hill. This location allows it to benefit from wonderful and panoramic views of the landscape and the

design allows you to look through the house to the coast of Wales. The house is not just an odd structure placed

in a strange area. It also has an eco-friendly side that goes perfectly with its design.


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The house is almost entirely underground for passive energy control and the front is wide open. On both sides

there are round portholes set into the glass. The Malator house almost disappears into the landscape andintegrates beautifully into the surroundings. It establishes a very strong connection with nature and this allows it

to integrate in nature even better.

10. The Aloni House in the Cycladic Islands.


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The Aloni house has a design based on the same principles. However, the location is a little different from what

weve seen so far. Located in this beautiful area of the Cycladic Islands, the house had to respond to the

landscape that featured earth walls and farming areas. The designers from Deca Architecturedecided to opt for a

traditional typology for this project.


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They used materials that have a low impact on the environment while also being very efficient as insulating

materials. The house is a single-level structure and has a surface of 240 square meters. It has wall made of

retained earth that regulate the temperature and a green roof that also provides insulation while also helping the

house disappear into the scenery.

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Jeffrey Ieong Amsterdam, Netherlands

really fantastic, not just for hobbits!

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Brbara Mller Arrecife, Canarias, Spain

maneras de vivir..maneras de hacer...pero siempre sorprender.

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