A pit house (also spelled pithouse) is a type of dwelling that was excavated partly into the earth, from a few inches to more than three feet.

A pit house is a type of dwelling historically used by various Indigenous peoples living in the Plateau region of Canada. Partially built into the ground, pit h...

Whether in homes or greenhouses, partially buried buildings (pit-houses, dugout shelters) benefit from thermal stability and the heating and cooling of the earth, thus facilitating the lives of peo…

A pit house (also spelled pithouse) is a type of dwelling that was excavated partly into the earth, from a few inches to more than three feet.

Pit house—Circa 350-800 A.D., basket maker culture of the American SW, proto kiva, pole frame, partially subterranean, smoke hole, ladder entrance

List guide to turf houses in Iceland (Þverá turf house in North-Iceland)

Kamado stove, Tokyo National MuseumA small cooking stove was introduced around the 5th century from the Asian continent. A pot was inserted into the hole at the top. It was placed against the wall so its flue would vent smoke through a hole in the wall to the outside. This feature greatly reduced indoor pollution…

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The Pit House is a minimalist family home designed by UID Architects, nestled on a terraced mountain hill in Okayama Prefecture near Seto Inland Sea, Japan.