Missouri's $70K underground home from 1976 survives F4 tornado, stays hidden 50 years on

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An underground home built in Springfield, Missouri, in 1976 for $70,000 was designed to blend seamlessly into a hillside. The concrete structure was engineered for both strength and energy efficiency. Nearly five decades after its construction, the residence remains largely concealed from public view. The home gained notable recognition for withstanding a devastating F4 tornado that tore through the neighbourhood in 1990.

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