The idea of transforming a part of a wind turbine into a living quarter seems alienated and unimaginable, but Swedish company Vattenfall has made it possible. Yes, you heard it right, Nacelle, a part that sits atop the wind turbine and houses components like the generator and gearbox is turned into a compact and cozy living solution. Dubbed Nacelle tiny house, this inventive idea from Vattenfall is a living proof of using technology and innovation for the betterment of humanity. The company aims to tackle climate change by recycling and reusing materials and cutting down our carbon footprints as much as possible.
In partnership with international architectural collective Superuse Studios, Vattenfall has converted a discarded Nacelle into an adorable tiny house. It measures 32 feet long, 13 feet wide, and 10 feet high. Though the exterior clearly showcases its true past, the inside space is unexpectedly functional and equipped with little comforts of home.
This tiny house designed by Superuse and executed by Blade-Made and Woodwave uses a Nacelle from a V80 2 MW turbine that has been in Austria for 20 years. It’s dismantled and repurposed into a beautiful getaway, perfect to spend weekends or holidays. You won’t get the amenities of a quintessential tiny house, but you will still get a pretty roomy interior that is comfortable and habitable.
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When you walk inside this 376-square-foot living space, you find the wooden interior furnished with sustainable and second-hand furniture. The interior is equipped with a kitchen, a bathroom, and a combined sleeping and living area. The kitchen has a countertop with a sink and adequate cabinetries for storing essentials. When you walk a little further, there is a dining set-up with a table made of circuform that incorporates material from a recycled wind turbine blade and two chairs.
Not only this, but you will also find the Nacelle tiny house equipped with a heat pump, air conditioner, solar panels, and solar water heater. Displayed at the Dutch Design Week 2024, with this tiny house Vattenfall demonstrates how even an unexpected material can be reutilized into something useful and consumer-friendly.
Via: New Atlas
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