Whenever we think of greenhouses, a brief reverie of a lustrous glass house with exotic plants on the inside comes to our mind. Now, what if we told you that Avanto Architects have designed a greenhouse that not only houses plants, but also poses as an equally sturdy habitat for humans? Architects Ville Hara and Linda Bergroth have successfully managed to contrive this exclusive ‘garden shed’, by merging the outdoorsy nature of specialized glass facades with clean power generation from renewable sources like solar energy.
Location wise, the conception is situated within a lush wood region, with breathtaking views of a nearby lake. However, structurally it is the transparent glass defined spatial volume that acts as a visual connection between the user and the surrounding paradisiacal landscape. The rear part of this space extends to a covered storage room, where one can put all his tools, equipment and even utensils for both gardening and camping.
Finally, coming to the building’s green credentials, the all glass facades obviously allow for effulgent natural light to seep in. Moreover, the designers have decided to go with an assortment of energy efficient features like solar panels, timber flooring and recycled bricks used as access steps to further mitigate levels of carbon footprint. So, at the end of the day, the sustainable greenhouse does insinuate a green living space where you can eat, sleep and still watch your precious plants grow by your side.
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