Earthen houses in Dietikon, Switzerland

The design of the houses is created in accordance with its surroundings with the aim of preserving the natural environment.Residential area composed of nine unconventional homes, located in Dietikon, Switzerland.





The house was covered with earth and are grouped around a small artificial lake. The entrances to the houses United, and well covered near the estate. This location of entrances is created not only for the perfection of architectural forms, but also provides entrance to each house from the underground Parking.

The unique architecture of earth houses has several useful characteristics. Insulation. "Earth house" designed as a built-in arch. One of the immediate consequences of this kind of engineering solutions is a high isolation. Reducing heating needs leads to energy savings up to 50%.





The air tightness. A special architecture makes the house airtight – in the rooms there is practically no draughts. Allergene and harmful substances can't enter the premises.

Improved soundproofing. The roof is covered with soil. If the house is built on the surface, so it is in the airspace, resulting in the loss of heat and humidity, and exterior building envelope short-lived. "Earth houses" use the ground as an insulating "blanket" that protects from rain, low temperatures, wind.





The favorable climatic conditions. The unique architecture cools the whole house in the summer and retains heat in the winter. Another advantage is the high humidity from 50 to 70 percent.

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