Earth Sheltering

Earth-protected design uses earth as the main component of a building's thermal control system. Earth sheltered buildings are less susceptible to changes in outside air temperature, have reduced noise, lower impact on landscape, and are protected from high wind and precipitation.

Earth Sheltering illustration

Climate zones that use this strategy

Reference projects

Midea VIP & Golf Clubhouse

Foshan, China

Ginevra Cultural Center

Buenos Aires, Argentina