Measuring the Possibility of Living in the Earth-Sheltered Building Type between Egypt and Japan

The Earth-Sheltered building type has been widely spread all over the world. And the most effective performance for this kind of buildings was found to be with harsh climate. However, recently it is neither used in Japan nor in Egypt. The research is discussing the possibility of dealing with the Earth-sheltered building type with analytical and statistical point of view. Therefore, it is divided into two parts with different methodologies (analytical method and statistical method). It started by analyzing the benefits and drawbacks which are related with this type in general. Afterwards, discussing the motives of applying this kind of building at both Egypt and Japan as well. Then it is discussing the application constraints, which might hinder the optimal performance of these buildings at both countries. On the second part of the research, it used the questionnaire survey method to assess the architects' attitudes towards this kind of building as a living space, from different aspects. Finally, the research recommends some applicable architectural design aspects to be considered for application at the hot- harsh climate like Egypt case, and others at the cold-humid climate like Japan case.