So I'm doing one now. (:
Introducing the Molenaar Younge designed by Dan Molenaar. It is an off-the-grid getaway that is right smack in the middle nature - surrounded by a forest and near a lake. The design and concept is surprisingly simple and I just love how eco-friendly it is. This goes to show that amazing designs can be produced without using materials that harm the earth.
Given my absolute love for floor to ceiling windows, you can guess that what really appealed to me is the usage of huge pieces of reflective glasses as walls of the house. Each of this window is framed by dark fir beams that blends completely into the surrounding. These giant windows reflect the surroundings and camouflage the house.
In the picture below, you can see this platform that extends out, facing the lake and hangs mid-air. Standing there will give you a feeling of being suspended mid-air in the forest being surrounded by trees and gives you a picturesque view of the lake which is perfect for nature lovers.
At night, the highly reflective windows actually becomes a completely transparent and you can see the interior from the outside. I love how they would light the house up with candles everywhere and the house just glows in the middle of the forest like a enormous lamp.
Every aspect of this house is just absolute love. You have glass windows, wood furnishings, a spectacular view of both the forest and the lake, it is located right smack in the nature, it is eco-friendly and relatively cheap.
How much more perfect can it be?
Oh and if you do love it, check out the other designs with the same concept by Dan Molenaar at the official website.
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