"Underhill", near Holmfirth, Yorkshire The first “modern” earth-sheltered house in Britain and the home of its architect Arthur Quarmby, a pioneer of earth-sheltered buildings - the snuggest form of energy conservation. The house features earth embankments, turf roof, lots of insulation and a visual impact that not even the nimbiest of neighbours could fault. Photo source: Still Pictures Ref No: 1116962 << Previous Image | Next Image >> Back to gallery