Why aren't we building down?
Each plot owns the land beneath, yes?
So build downwards if zoning prohibits building up.
Each plot owns the land beneath, yes?
So build downwards if zoning prohibits building up.
I find it striking it is not done even more. I recognize the technical difficulties but the costs are surely lower than the potential value of easily doubling the sq ft.
There are interesting tricks you can do with fibre optic cable and mirrors to send daylight down there. Not to mention CoeLux and similar products.
For example, an apartment is required to have a window or fresh air source.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLJ0zZQb9x0
I admit I just want this because the idea of hidden labyrinths behind our cities is just intrinsically appealing to me. There could be shops! Neon signs! It would be cyberpunk and then I would know the future has arrived :-)
The monetary payoff does seem to be there. I wonder if the delay in transformations of this sort might have a lot to do with a lack of 3D expertise among builders.