6 of the most stunning underground properties
VILLA VALS IN VALS, SWITZERLAND
This Swiss home was designed by SeArch and Christian Müller Architects. Vals is famous for their thermal baths and boasts incredible
views; this home is perfect for the location since it is very close to the
baths, yet does not block the gorgeous mountain views! Also, since
it is almost completely underground, it costs next to nothing to heat
in the winter or cool in the summer.
PERDU, ENGLAND
STONE DESERT HOME IN GREECE
This rectangular structure designed by Deca is very eco-friendly, utilizing natural light and heat, and cooling cross-winds.
Built between the slopes of two adjacent hillsides, the house
has a simple box-like plan that blends into the surrounding
desert, while still incorporating traditional Greek design elements. The house is visible only in the centre, and even then
could pass as a half-buried ruin more than a modern home.
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Perdu” is a project proposed for construction by, NC Homes
and Huntsmere. Set beneath a manicured lawn acircular pad,
will boast three bedrooms over two storeys.
The triangular and wedge-shaped rooms wrap around the central atrium. For the adventurous, there is a water slide from the
master bedroom into a swimming pool.
The luxury house has strong eco-credentials with rainwater harvesting, a ground source heat pump and a solar tube hot-water
system.To ensure enough natural light can enter the home it has
a dome-shaped passage in the centre that allows sunlight in.
The land for the project is in a conservation area with height restrictions on new properties, which is why the designers planned
to go underground.