Building an underground home is a centuries-old technique that some people are rediscovering. As Oehler points out, there are still several advantages to the method, even in today's society.
Throughout the interview, Oehler mentioned the many advantages of living in an underground home, or what he prefers to call an earth-insulated home.
Among the benefits:
- Less property tax.
- Warm in winter and cool in summer.
- Serves as fall-out shelter with radiation protection.
- No foundation needed.
- Low maintenance.
- Sound proof.
- Increased growing space.
- Fire-resistant.
- Environmentally sound.
- Weather resistant
Probably the most striking thing about Oehler’s designs is that they do not have the feeling of being underground. In fact, largely because of their use of natural light, the homes seem traditional from certain perspectives.
“With an earth-integrated house, you are working with the earth, not overwhelming it,” Oehler said, adding that some Native American tribes saw the advantages of living underground centuries ago.
He finds home sites “by instinct.”“I will sleep at the site for a while to get a feel for the space,” he said. Although he cannot do the construction of the homes he designs any longer due to health reasons, Oehler said his home sites are all hand dug. He enjoys digging and finds it to be good exercise.
One downside of his underground home in Northern Idaho? It is attractive to bears. Oehler has had more than one very close encounter with a bear who thought Oehler’s abode looked appealing.
This is a really cool idea! People may have built underground homes out of necessity in the past, but there's a lot to be said for this method. We're happy that people are rediscovering yet another ancient technique and resurrecting it so that others can learn more about it!
So as we promised here is the PDF version of his book that will tell you everything that you need to know about how to get one of these amazing homes for yourself. You can find it HERE
Article Source: Off the Grid News
For basic short term survival possibly but this situation isn’t satisfactory at all.
These are better living situations than more than 50% of the world. Check your privilege.
Where’s the pix?
Live in a cave?
Go to “Off The Grid”.
ONE STORY, ONE PAGE.!!!!!!!!! Try it sometime.!!!
The pdf file of his book is available free just Google Mike Oehler pdf & download the top selection . Great information in it .
I want one
I want that too.
So stupid
I have lost all respect for your page. You post DISINFORMATION. Do you even live off the grid? I doubt it. SMH. Time to look for another blog to monetize.
they will find a way to stop people from doing this too…just like they made it against the law to collect rainwate in some states
Baldo Cantu
This guy is very intelligent!
Gordon Groven
Josh Braybrooks
Way cool
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Stephanie- Jake might enjoy this!