Many designers, builders, and architects have created magnificent structures that bolster a strong harmony with nature.
We've seen countless tiny homes, in particular, that were designed with the idea of sustainable living in mind. One of my favorite constructions, for example, is this rustic, minimalist gypsy wagon built in Prague.
Britta and Kent Lindvall are owners of a series of "concept hotels" that are built in one of the most tranquil regions of northern Sweden. This is an area of dense forests, overlooking the Lule River valley.
The Lindvalls have clearly identified the value in undisturbed nature, the rarity of which has been displayed by their architectural designs.
Of the seven vastly different "rooms," there is one that has gotten a great deal of attention in the press. Modeled after a terrestrial anomaly in the sky, it does, like its neighboring hotel units, fully utilize and showcase the elegance of the wilderness.
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Dubbed the “tree house” hotels, these geometrically diverse homes hover above among the treetops in a serene forest near Harads, a district in northern Sweden.
One of the most striking units is the UFO treehotel. Rising almost 20 feet off the ground, it is built entirely from durable, compostable material.
The space houses a double bed, as well as three separate, smaller beds. It can accommodate a family of up to two adults and three children.
There’s also a cozy living room area and a bathroom. All the rooms are fully insulated, and come complete with underfloor heating. Electricity is generated by a hydroelectric power system, and lighting is made available by a low-energy LED system.
“A very important part of our concept is to consider ecological values and make minimal environmental impact,” says the treehotel's website.
The rooms are all designed in close partnership with some of Scandinavia’s leading architects.
They decided to build the actual hotel structures on live trees in the forest, and were careful not to destroy or take down any trees in the process.
One of the other distinct rooms was designed in the shape of a giant bird’s nest. It was constructed so that guests would feel more connected with their surrounding environment.
Yet another equally astonishing design is the “Mirrorcube” — an aluminum-framed, camouflage box that has a double bed, a lounge, bathroom, and a rooftop terrace.
All guests are first greeted in Britta’s Pensionat, a hostel that serves their meals in an authentic mid-century modern setting. This is a true resort where guests can roam freely in the woods, and marvel at the ingenuity of these nature-inspired structur
The beauty of nature never ceases to inspire our creativity. It also teaches us to love and care for the precious surviving elements of the great outdoors.
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