Sweden is known for its frigid temperatures and long lasting winters. Many people stay warm by turning up the heat and paying the increased electrical bill. But this family had a different idea. They decided to build a greenhouse surrounding their home to stay warm. The home was originally a summer house. Now as a greenhouse home, it can be enjoyed all year long.
The constant sunlight keeps the greenhouse home nice and cozy during the harsh winters. This eco-friendly home is also self sustaining. They collect rainwater, compost their kitchen scraps, and the husband even built his own sewage system. The glass for the greenhouse costs about $84,000. The glass is security glass, so it is incredibly strong and in principal it cannot break.
There are also many other benefits to having a greenhouse surrounding their home. They are able to enjoy the outdoors all year long, like playing with their son on the deck. They are also able to have a year round garden surrounding their house to grow tomatoes, grapes, and herbs. These plants would not survive the harsh winters.
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This family was able to get creative and continue being eco-friendly. This is truly an inspirational project. Take a tour of this house in the video below!
via: youtube