A growing number of homeowners are opting for sustainable living by incorporating eco-friendly features in their homes. Building an earth-sheltered home can be a great way to embrace sustainability in your living space.
Earth-sheltered homes are designed to blend with the natural environment, whether they are built into a hillside or underground. This unique construction helps in preserving the landscape, providing protection against extreme weather conditions, and offering energy efficiency benefits.
Discover the various types of earth-sheltered homes and their environmental benefits in the infographic below from BigRentz.
Infographic courtesy of BigRentz.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in April 2020 and updated in September 2024. Feature image by Archi0780 [CC BY-SA], Wikimedia Commons
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