July 2023The moment humanity realized the horrors of its actions could go down in the history books. fossil-fuel addiction.
As we prepare to move into a new home, it is important that we understand the importance of preparing for a The world is being scalded by increasingly extreme weather conditionsConsider a few adaptations, such as Underground Living.
The rock and soil surrounding the area absorbs and holds heat. Temperatures can be more stableYou can save energy by not using air conditioning and heating.
It is possible to live underground, and people (and even animals!) can do so. Since the beginning of history, humans have lived in comfort underground.
But is it viable for dealing with a looming climate crises?
White man in hole
The opal mining town Coober PeddyIn South Australia 60 percent of residents live underground, maximizing the effect.
The name Coober Pedy derives from an Aboriginal phrase. kupa pitiIt means ‘white guy in a hole.’
Through the sizzling 52 °C (126 °F) summers, and freezing 2 °C (36 °F) winters, their ‘DigoutsStay at a constant temperature 23 °C (73 °F).

The summer air conditioner would be impossible to use without this natural rock cover CostlyMany people.
The summer heat can cause electronics to burn and birds to fall from the sky. Many residents live in a very different environment below ground. luxurious set-upsThe hotel offers a variety of amenities, including a swimming pool, a lounge area, and as much room as you desire.
Home must be at least 2.5 metersBelow the surface of the roof to prevent its collapse. This regulation is still in effect. cave-ins do happen occasionally. In the 1960s-70s, locals used explosives and pickaxes to make holes in the earth. They use industrial tools today, but the work can still be done by hand. It doesn’t take long to remove large rocks, as the siltstone and sandstone are so soft they can be scraped with a pencil.
Some home renovations can even be profitable. One man discovered an opal valued at AU$1.5m (US$980,000), while installing a new shower.
Sometimes, people accidentally burrow in to their neighbor’s home. But, in general, going underground maximizes privacy.

Derinkuyu: The Lost City
In 1963, an unnamed Türkiyen man took a sledgehammer to his basement wall during a renovation of his Cappadocian home. After noticing that his chickens were disappearing through the hole he looked further. He discovered a vast network of underground tunnels. He had found the lost city Derinkuyu.
Build as early as 2000 BCEThe 18-story underground tunnel network is 76 meters deep, and has 15,000 shafts that bring light and air to the maze of tunnels. Stables, churches, warehouses, and homesThese buildings could have housed up to 20,000 individuals.

Derinkuyu is thought to have been used Almost continuouslyIt has been used as a refuge during wartime for thousands of year. The shelter was abandoned suddenly in the 1920s, following the Genocide and forced expulsionGreek Orthodox Christians have left the country.
Cappadocia is a region where temperatures are constantly fluctuating. 0 °C (32 °F) in winter and 30 °C (86 °F) in summer, the underground city temperature remains a cool 13°C (55 °F).

It is ideal for preserving fruits and vegetables. Today, some tunnels are still in use. StoresCrates of apples, pears, lemons and oranges.
The rock at Coober Pedy is similar to Coober Pedy. The soil is dry and malleable.Tunnel construction is made easy with.

Refuge or Hell?
Most people would be willing to live underground for a short time but the idea of permanently living underground is not popular. People find it much more difficult to tolerate.
Many cultures associate the underworld with death. Fear of cave-ins and poor ventilation can be triggered by being underground.
“We do not belong there… Biologically, physiologically, our bodies are just not designed for life underground,” Will Hunt, the author of Underground: An Human History of the Worlds Below Our Feet. LiveScience.
Sleeping is possible for people who have been underground too long and are not exposed to sunlight. The maximum time is 30 hours per day. Circadian rhythm disturbances can cause Causes a wide range of health issues.
Flash flooding is a particular risk for underground residents. Climate changeMore promises are coming Extreme weather events such as hurricanes.
Homelessness is a serious problem that affects many people. The drownedSeveral times, the tunnels below Las Vegas have been flooded. They are inhabited with around 1,500 residents and were designed to transport storm water. These tunnels can fill up with water within minutes. This leaves people little time to escape.
Construction underground is usually You can also useMaterials that are heavier and more expensive can be used to withstand underground pressure. Before excavations begin, these forces must be measured by extensive geological surveys.
Temperature underground is affected by the weather aboveground.
A Study of the Chicago Loop business districtThe temperatures in a particular area have increased dramatically since the 1950s, as heat-generating infrastructure such as parking lots, trains, and basements has been constructed.


An increase in temperature may cause the Earth to expand to a maximum of 12 mmThis can cause slow structural damage to buildings.
Underground environments are a good example of this. People are accepting of each otherThey must be secure and safe, with natural light and good ventilation. A sense of connectedness with the world above.
Montreal’s underground city is 20 miles long and has a population of 20,000. RÉSOThis ideal is embodied in the complex. The complex has been designed so that people are able to avoid sub-zero temperatures by connecting buildings. This space is a mix between offices, retail, schools, and hotels. Blends seamlesslyAbove-ground environments are a great way to start.
Iran, Pakistan and India are already suffering from climate change The temperature is dangerously high. We may consider building if we continue to see the Earth boil. EarthscrapersInstead of skyscrapers what?