We\u2019ve seen houses rise from the ground, up in the tree tops, seeking the supremacy of the altitude. Few are those who venture to live underground. Among them are the architects of a Swiss company who defied the conventional and built not one, but nine underground abodes, all giving shape to a community which reminds us of Tolkien\u2019s fantasy books. The final result is a fairy scene and a \u201cwow\u201d which comes out of the mouths of those beholding these pictures below. No doubt, literally standing in front of these homes conjures a mix of feelings, from admiration and surprise to a bit of confusion.<\/p>\n
The architects who built them call the home cluster the \u201cEarth Homes\u201d, spread around a small lake which is accessed via some small beautiful terraces, according to Inhabitat.com. The underground houses are made out of concrete and, predictably, earth. Dirt and grass surround the structures, helping insulate the homes like a blanket, protecting it from rain, cold, wind, and abrasion. Meanwhile, the floors are also made from dirt, but coated with a concrete formula to help keep them intact.<\/p>\n