Earth sheltered houses save money on heating and cooling bills and provide protection from storms. However, they cost around 20% more to build initially due to construction requirements. Most earth sheltered houses are located in remote areas and require mowing the roof, which is covered with soil and plants. The document also discusses Underground America Day, an annual celebration of underground structures, and the typical construction process for earth sheltered homes which involves digging a hole and covering the completed structure with soil and insulation.

1. Earth Sheltered Houses By Jack Fister and Shelby Sedwick

2. Positives Saves money by spending less on heating and cooling billsSafe from StormsFire retardant Never have to repair roof

3. NegativesCosts 20% extra to build earth sheltered houseDepending on type of earth shelter it may not have windowsMost earth sheltered houses are in the middle of no where.You have to mow your roof.

4. Underground America DayMay 14Created by Malcolm WellsBegan in 1974In celebration of Underground America Day Think about moles..., Dig a hole and put your house in it.Cover it up, Touch a basement wall, Bury some treasure and Hold a paradeunder Main Street.

5. How they’re builtFind a locationDig out a hole for the size of a house Lay down a foundation Construct rooms using steel rebarRebar covered in steel meshSteel mesh is covered in spray concrete The roof is covered with a water proofing and then insulationFinally it is covered with soil.