S Michael November 25, 2015 02:36 AM

waste of money... Pure horse puky... Maybe that's what they should cover it with.

gizmowiz November 25, 2015 03:05 AM

I love it. Now if I could only get one a half dozen modules delivered to Colorado.

Cocoa Jackson November 25, 2015 04:09 AM

This is clever technology we need going forward.
Ideal in cyclone / tornado / hurricane & fire prone areas also developing due to global warming with subsequent climate change. ...

kmccune November 25, 2015 08:22 AM

I love it,but dont think its near that cheap.Animals are much better adapted then Humans,why,to survive,they head underground,think of a structure that actually takes care of you,with proper ventilation it doesnt have to be moldy and damp a solar powered air exchange,dehumidifier could handle all that

Stephen N Russell November 25, 2015 01:39 PM

Can this adapt to other underground homes IE Shelters & command posts from Terminator movies, Elysium etc too. Or Bond villan Hqs in a micro scale?
Be awesome

kuryus November 25, 2015 01:56 PM

The article fails to mention what the insulating value of the panels is. The covering soil has very little insulating value and 8 feet is the least that does much good. One more thing, the earth and sod they're showing on the sides of the house are far too steep to stay in position. The first good rain will wash them off. The manufacturer needs to look up the term 'angle of repose.' Underground buildings can be really interesting and exciting to be in. But the energy benefits don't have a chance of repaying the construction costs in the lifetimes of 2 owners.

ezeflyer November 25, 2015 04:15 PM

Will it work as a fallout shelter? We may be needing these soon.

Douglas Bennett Rogers November 25, 2015 04:35 PM

Very similar to a lot of tornado shelters. Something wrong with price. Molded fiberglass, at about 1/4 in., is $10-20/sq. ft. Areas less than 3 ft. from the surface, or above frost line, need 2-3 in. of foam. Buried basement is usually cheapest thermal mass. This might be cheaper where there aren't a lot of basements.

jerryd November 25, 2015 04:57 PM

Nice. Here in Fla you can't go underground as the water table it too high but something like this allows almost no heating, cooling costs here. And about the only cost effective use of a shipping container for a home.

Tom Lee Mullins November 26, 2015 12:59 AM

It is like making ones own Hobbit Hole. I think that is a cool idea.