Many societies are moving away from the typical household structure as overcrowding, climate concerns, and high maintenance costs incentivize people to create housing that works in tandem with the environment instead of against it. Coober Pedy, located in the remote South Australian desert, is one such community. Instead of building infrastructure in the scorching heat above ground, residents have repurposed old mine shafts into living spaces. The town’s primarily subterranean location makes it difficult for a passerby to spot, but it boasts underground restaurants, churches, and even nail salons. This video, narrated by one of Coober Pedy’s residents, takes you through some of the most interesting underground homes in the town while providing more information about its complex history.