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Earth Sheltered Home Fit For Hobbits and Men - C C - May 7, 2015
http://www.jetsongreen.com/2015/05/earth-sheltered-home-fit-for-hobbits-and-men.html
EXCERPT: Earth sheltered homes are a prime example of sustainable living and this is one of the best I’ve seen. As seen on Living Big In A Tiny House, the so-called Underhill, is an impressive and unique earth-sheltered home that was constructed by Graham Hannah in Waikato, New Zealand. Underhill is built into a hillside, hence the name (which is also a reference to Lord of the Rings and the fake name Frodo uses on his travels), and overlooks a pond.... [8 images]