"No Heating or Cooling Needed"... Family Living 4 Meters Underground Draws Attention

A Region Where Summer Temperatures Exceed 50 Degrees... Choosing an Underground Home
"More Economical Than Living Above Ground"
Complete with Swimming Pool and Spa Facilities

A story about an Australian family who built and now live in an underground home to escape the extreme heatwave is gaining attention online.

The British daily The Mirror reported on July 4 (local time) about the family of Sabrina Troizi (38), originally from Germany, who currently resides in Coober Pedy in southern Australia.

Troizi, along with her husband and children, lives in a house located 4 meters underground. Coober Pedy is a region where summer temperatures soar to between 50 and 55 degrees Celsius, making it extremely difficult to live in a typical above-ground house.

In the face of such extreme conditions, the Troizi couple considered new ways of living and ultimately chose an underground home known as a "Dugout." A Dugout is a type of subterranean structure created by excavating a hill or the ground and converting the interior into a living space.

The Troizi family living in a house prepared underground to escape the heatwave
[Image source=The Mirror capture]

The Troizi family reportedly acquired this home at a cost of about 277,000 Australian dollars (approximately 250 million Korean won), which is less expensive than a typical house in the area.

Their underground residence includes two living rooms, two bathrooms, as well as a swimming pool and both indoor and outdoor spa facilities. The office was built even deeper, at 6 meters below ground level.

Troizi explained, "There is no need to install separate heating or cooling in each room, and all you need is lighting, so it is much more economical than living above ground." She also expressed satisfaction, saying, "When the door is closed, it is so quiet that you cannot hear any outside noise, and the completely dark environment is excellent for getting a good night's sleep."

However, Troizi added that regular maintenance is necessary, noting, "If you don't coat the walls, dust can fall and even get into the soup on the dining table."

In addition, the construction period is not easy. Troizi said, "With machines, some homes can be excavated in less than two months, but for others, it can take several years. In fact, I have seen people digging for more than 10 years."