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A self-sufficient glass house in Sweden sets a new standard in sustainable living

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A self-sufficient glass house in Sweden sets a new standard in sustainable living
  1. Designed to blend with the natural landscape along the neighbouring Lake Vänern, the home's A-frame mimics the peaks of the surrounding conifer trees. - Marcus Eliasson
  2. Operating entirely independently of external utilities, the villa integrates cutting-edge systems for heating, electricity, water and nutrient recovery. - Marcus Eliasson
  3. Solar panels power the home’s essential functions, storing energy in batteries, while a wood-burning boiler ensures warmth and comfort during winter. - Marcus Eliasson
  4. At the heart of the home is a greenhouse-style winter garden that forms a vibrant, all-season space. - Marcus Eliasson
  5. Sunlight floods the villa from multiple angles, harmonizing the home with the rhythms of the surrounding landscape. - Marcus Eliasson
  6. The villa’s stripped-back and relaxing character is enhanced further by an uninterrupted flow, with a long, central axis offering views from the entry to the lake beyond, inviting nature into each room. - Marcus Eliasson
  7. An interior palette of wood, stone and natural materials upholds the villa’s ecological commitment and forms a continuous design language. - Marcus Eliasson
  8. Communal spaces and private retreats radiate from here, allowing for both open gatherings and intimate moments. - Marcus Eliasson
  9. Sunlight pours in to the home, creating a visual and functional link between indoors and outdoors. - Marcus Eliasson
  10. An inspiring blend of aesthetic appeal and environmental responsibility make Atri a model for sustainable architecture. - Marcus Eliasson
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  1. Designed to blend with the natural landscape along the neighbouring Lake Vänern, the home's A-frame mimics the peaks of the surrounding conifer trees. - Marcus Eliasson
  2. Operating entirely independently of external utilities, the villa integrates cutting-edge systems for heating, electricity, water and nutrient recovery. - Marcus Eliasson
  3. Solar panels power the home’s essential functions, storing energy in batteries, while a wood-burning boiler ensures warmth and comfort during winter. - Marcus Eliasson
  4. At the heart of the home is a greenhouse-style winter garden that forms a vibrant, all-season space. - Marcus Eliasson
  5. Sunlight floods the villa from multiple angles, harmonizing the home with the rhythms of the surrounding landscape. - Marcus Eliasson
  6. The villa’s stripped-back and relaxing character is enhanced further by an uninterrupted flow, with a long, central axis offering views from the entry to the lake beyond, inviting nature into each room. - Marcus Eliasson
  7. An interior palette of wood, stone and natural materials upholds the villa’s ecological commitment and forms a continuous design language. - Marcus Eliasson
  8. Communal spaces and private retreats radiate from here, allowing for both open gatherings and intimate moments. - Marcus Eliasson
  9. Sunlight pours in to the home, creating a visual and functional link between indoors and outdoors. - Marcus Eliasson
  10. An inspiring blend of aesthetic appeal and environmental responsibility make Atri a model for sustainable architecture. - Marcus Eliasson
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Location
Map pointer Vänersborg, Sweden
Design
Naturvillan

Nestled in a quiet, forested clearing in Vänersborg, Sweden, and constructed of wood and glass, Atri House by Naturvillan is fully self-sufficient.

Key features

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