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 bills Safe from Storms Fire retardant Never have to repair roof

3. Negatives Costs 20% extra to build earth sheltered house Depending on type of earth shelter it may not have windows Most earth sheltered houses are in the middle of no where. You have to mow your roof.

4. Underground America Day May 14 Created by Malcolm Wells Began in 1974 In 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 built Find a location Dig out a hole for the size of a house Lay down a foundation Construct rooms using steel rebar Rebar covered in steel mesh Steel mesh is covered in spray concrete The roof is covered with a water proofing and then insulation Finally it is covered with soil.