Isolation Considerations

The underground provides isolation from all climates. The temperature within the soil or rock offers a moderate and uniform thermal environment compared with the extremes of surface temperatures.

Underground structures are naturally protected from severe weather (hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and other natural phenomena)

Underground structures offer advantages in terms of preservation of objects or products stored within the structure. For example, food preservation is enhanced by the moderate and constant underground temperature conditions and the ability to maintain a sealed environment.

Containment is the inverse function of protection. This is very important for protecting the surface from the nuisances and dangers generated by some facilities.

On some occasions, the need of maintaining a high level of security for certain infrastructures is the main reason to put those infrastructures underground.