So happy I found this place.
Never thought anything like this existed.
I am planning to build an underground studio, about 1000 sqft.
There are alot of questions I have about this, and I was wondering if anyone had any exp in this.
Couple reasons I am doing this:
#1 because I live in a high risk hurricane area.
#2 sound, underground will be nice to the neighbors.
#3 ez cooling heating, better on the bills.
#4 Concrete here is very cheap.
But there are things i dont need:
#1 Alot of water / moisture
#2 Tons of money ( I dont expect 1000 sqare feet to cost alot underground.)
Just wondering if maybe I should build it like a basement?
I want the place to look like earth other then a small shed for water pump and a place to put the External AC unit next to.
My biggest block in understanding is the ceiling.
I know it must be strong because i plan on putting enough topsoil over it to grow grass. soil weighs alot. But i dont know if i should go steel, or concrete.
How to close it?
interior i imagine i will go drop acoustic ceiling, like in schools etc..
also, what about ventilation?
Will i need an AC unit and a vent system, or will the AC unit itself create any ventilation?
Living in the south like i do ( 22ft above sea level ) not alot of people have basements or underground structures, I can only think of one in the tri state area.
this will be connected to an existing home. ( but in no way directly connected ) I already have eletricty ran to the site.
Thank you ahead of time for any help / advice / links, you can provide.
Also i have filled out all my messenger information. if anyone would be kind enough to have a 1 to 1 talk with me about this, i would be happy to call.
I will also be on the forums alot.
Derek.
Never thought anything like this existed.
I am planning to build an underground studio, about 1000 sqft.
There are alot of questions I have about this, and I was wondering if anyone had any exp in this.
Couple reasons I am doing this:
#1 because I live in a high risk hurricane area.
#2 sound, underground will be nice to the neighbors.
#3 ez cooling heating, better on the bills.
#4 Concrete here is very cheap.
But there are things i dont need:
#1 Alot of water / moisture
#2 Tons of money ( I dont expect 1000 sqare feet to cost alot underground.)
Just wondering if maybe I should build it like a basement?
I want the place to look like earth other then a small shed for water pump and a place to put the External AC unit next to.
My biggest block in understanding is the ceiling.
I know it must be strong because i plan on putting enough topsoil over it to grow grass. soil weighs alot. But i dont know if i should go steel, or concrete.
How to close it?
interior i imagine i will go drop acoustic ceiling, like in schools etc..
also, what about ventilation?
Will i need an AC unit and a vent system, or will the AC unit itself create any ventilation?
Living in the south like i do ( 22ft above sea level ) not alot of people have basements or underground structures, I can only think of one in the tri state area.
this will be connected to an existing home. ( but in no way directly connected ) I already have eletricty ran to the site.
Thank you ahead of time for any help / advice / links, you can provide.
Also i have filled out all my messenger information. if anyone would be kind enough to have a 1 to 1 talk with me about this, i would be happy to call.
I will also be on the forums alot.
Derek.