To heat your home, a couple built around it a huge greenhouse
Charles Sacilotto (Sacilotto Charles) and Marie Granmar (Marie Granmar) from Stockholm originally came to the resolution of the task of saving energy in own home: they have made his abode in a huge greenhouse.
1. This non-traditional approach to heating has proved to be quite effective. Now solar energy not only provides heat inside the home, but also creates a mild climate outside.
2. Greenhouse, which is two times more houses, made of metal construction and durable glass thickness of 4 mm.
3. In order to maximise the extra space inside the greenhouse, the couple transformed the roof into a terrace where you can sunbathe, read and play with children.
4. In addition, they grow fruit, vegetables and grapes, and also made a small pond for goldfish.
5. The creation of such a few buildings inspired by the acquaintance with the architect Varnam Bengt (Bengt Warne), who built a similar house Naturhus in 1974.
6. Despite all the advantages of the house inside the greenhouse, the home is not completely Autonomous in terms of heating. "This is not the house where you will have the perfect climate all year round," admits Grammar.
7. Family uses heaters to heat the house during the cold months.
8.
Keywords: House | Steam | Stockholm | Greenhouse | Heat | Sweden