For years the phrase "underground living" was reserved for cramped war bunkers and dingy basements, but a new crop of dwellings—either partially or fully submerged into the ground—have evolved into modern art forms, boasting dynamic shapes and cutting-edge energy efficiency.
Tech + Design
Out of the Box: 10 Amazing Underground Homes
Tall buildings have long symbolized towering achievement, but architects in the know say the new up is down—into the ground, that is.
December 11, 2012
Pachacamac House in Pachacamac, Peru
Built for two retired philosophers, the buried home sits about 60 miles outside Lima near pre-Inca remains. A glass-and-metal box rests at the entrance, symbolizing "architectural intervention on untouched nature," according to the architects. They're not lying: There is no electricity or water-sewage system in the area.
Photo courtesy of Longhi Architects
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