Sweden's log-like Hus-1 eco-lodge
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Tucked away in a valley on the west coast of Sweden, Hus-1 is a tiny home that resembles a giant log
The Hus-1 eco-lodge is a free-standing structure that was designed and built by Scandinavian architect and carpenter, Torsten Ottesjö
The Hus-1 eco-lodge is a free-standing structure that was designed and built by Scandinavian architect and carpenter, Torsten Ottesjö
The home is large enough to comfortably house two people, with enough room to cater for guests
The small 25 square meter (269 square ft) home features intricate wooden flooring and curved surfaces
Integrated within the small space is a central kitchen, dining and living area, hallway, elevated sleeping quarters and outdoor terrace
The small 25 square meter (269 square ft) home features intricate wooden flooring and curved surfaces
Integrated within the small space is a central kitchen, dining and living area, hallway, elevated sleeping quarters and outdoor terrace
The small 25 square meter (269 square ft) home features intricate wooden flooring and curved surfaces
The Hus-1 eco-lodge is a free-standing structure that was designed and built by Scandinavian architect and carpenter, Torsten Ottesjö
Integrated within the small space is a central kitchen, dining and living area, hallway, elevated sleeping quarters and outdoor terrace
Hus-1 is an energy-efficient small home that was economical to build
The home can be easily moved and transported to its desired destination
Integrated within the small space is a central kitchen, dining and living area, hallway, elevated sleeping quarters and outdoor terrace
Glass shapes give the home a natural and organic feel
Hus-1 is an energy-efficient small home that doesn’t impact on its surrounding environment
Protected from the elements, the exterior walls and roofing have a surface layer of biodegradable, cellulose-based, reinforced board which is wind and water resistant
The base structure of Hus-1
The home features intricate wooden flooring and curved surfaces
Integrated within the small space is a central kitchen, dining and living area, hallway, elevated sleeping quarters and outdoor terrace
Integrated within the small space is a central kitchen, dining and living area, hallway, elevated sleeping quarters and outdoor terrace
The home is large enough to comfortably house two people, with enough room to cater for guests
Hus-1 is a free-standing structure that was designed and built by Torsten Ottesjö
The home features intricate wooden flooring and curved surfaces
The home features intricate wooden flooring and curved surfaces
Wooden materials play a prominent role in the home’s framework, insulation, surface layer and fittings
Wooden materials play a prominent role in the home’s framework, insulation, surface layer and fittings
Wooden materials play a prominent role in the home’s framework, insulation, surface layer and fittings
Wooden materials play a prominent role in the home’s framework, insulation, surface layer and fittings
Wooden materials play a prominent role in the home’s framework, insulation, surface layer and fittings
One of Hus-1's window frames
Hus-1 floor plans
Hus-1 floor plans
Article Summary
Tucked away in a valley on the west coast of Sweden is Hus-1, a tiny home that resembles a giant log. The eco-lodge is a free-standing structure that was designed and built by Scandinavian architect and carpenter, Torsten Ottesjö. The original concept was to create a structure that would reflect its landscape without attracting too much attention. “I wanted to try to build a house which was seen as beautiful in the same complex way as nature,” states Ottesjö. The result is an energy-efficient small home that was cheap to build and has minimal impact on its surrounding environment.
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