Monday, 24 May 2010

Stunning Mountainside Eco-Hotel

Mountain side hotel.jpgArchitect Matteo Thun has designed a striking eco-friendly hotel to be located on a mountainside in the National Park of Stelvio in the Italian Alps. It is composed of a series of underground buildings linked by undulating green roofs and takes advantage of passive design principles and ground-source heat pumps to conserve energy. The construction of the units, the way the units are situated on the site, and the materials used have all been carefully considered to minimize the complex impact upon the environment. Read more


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