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Planicka

A study for houses under a grass roof: 110 or 160 m², double garage, €0 energy thanks to a shared microgrid.

Grass-covered mounds of the Planicka earth-sheltered houses curve across open land, each with a glass wall opening to a deck and narrow pool
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Two houses: 110 and 160 m².

€0 energy thanks to a microgrid.

2–3 bedroomsliving room with kitchenbathroom25 m² terracedouble garage

Study 2023 · flat plot · price on request

From 335 000 €

Row of earth-sheltered houses at Planicka, grass roofs curving over glazed fronts and pool terraces.
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The houses share their energy.

The houses are connected to one shared microgrid and trade energy between themselves. According to the design, this brings the monthly energy cost down to €0.

  • 110 m² and 160 m² + terraces 25 m²
  • A0
  • €0 / month (micro-grid)

Two sizes, one microgrid.

A double garage underground.

The garage for two cars is set under the earth, just like the house. The driveway is lowered below ground level.

Aerial rendering of Planicka earth-sheltered houses with grass roofs, pool terraces and sunken driveways among landscaped grounds.
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Grassy roof of the Planicka earth-sheltered house with a dark garage tunnel and a pool beneath the concrete overhang
  • Earth cover

    The house is covered by a layer of soil that insulates it, damps temperature swings and protects the shell from sun and frost.

  • Garage

    Set into the ground or covered with earth, the same as the house.

    2 spaces
  • Terrace

    A covered or open area adjoining the living space.

    25 m²
  • Green roof

    The roof surface is alive. It holds back rainwater, cools itself by evaporation and gives the plot back the area the house took.

  • Flat plotOn level ground the soil is banked up around the house and creates terrain that was not there before.
Aerial view of the Planička earth-sheltered houses with grassy roofs, paths, dark entrance tunnels and a small pool
The houses from aboveVisualisation

A visionary has to think far ahead. Tomáš Baťa thought far ahead in our region. We want to take up his legacy and offer a creative world.

Ján, developer
Curved earth-sheltered house Planicka with grass roof sloping to lawn, glass wall, terrace and reflecting pool
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Made for flat land.

The houses are designed for a flat plot: earth is banked around them and over the grassed roofs. Each house has a glazed front facing its own 25 m² terrace.

Film of the study

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