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8 Hidden Underground Homes That Prove Life is Full of Surprises

Most of us will spend our lives living in rather conventional houses and apartments located in your run-of-the-mill neighborhoods. But not everybody wants to be that boring. For free-spirited folks, nothing less than living in a concealed home beneath grassy hillsides and quiet landscapes will do. But it isn’t just the novelty that attracts them to such places; underground homes are energy efficient, provide harmony with nature, and are built with practicality in mind. Here are 8 incredible subterranean homes that could be yours one day if fate allows it.

1. Austin, Texas

What makes Edgeland House in the Texas capital of Austin stick out from the others is the way it blends ancient design with futuristic spaceship flair. Indeed, this home, constructed in 2012 and seven feet underground, was inspired by Native American pit houses, one of the oldest home-building traditions that dates back 4,000 years! This 1,400-square-foot residence incorporates slanted glass walls and all manner of geometric forms to seamlessly echo the surrounding terrain. It’s truly an architectural wonder and energy-efficient to boot. It’s also got a triangular swimming pool because, of course, it does!