Norway is largely appreciated for its fjords, Northern lights and picturesque scenic beauty that envelopes it from all bounds. Imagine living in a ‘floating treehouse’ that not only boasts a luminous and spacious configuration but is also unexpectedly stylish, all in the midst of it. That’s exactly what is offered by this massive treehouse structure which is surrounded by nature.
House Dokka (Dokkahus) offers this and much more than what just visually meets your eye. An architectural studio designed by Snøhetta, this multi-level house provides expansive views within its luxurious layout.
Built with on-site fabricated elements that are screwed to the constructive elements, the house can also be disassembled, and the materials regained. PV panels save energy in this 190-square-metre of stretched landscape.
Tor Helge Dokka (owner), an engineer by profession wanted to bring forth the idea of spreading positivity and conservation through such a huge structure. Locally produced cross-laminated and glue-laminated timber adds up to the volume of the house.
Adorning an open layout, the living room, kitchen and other areas are drenched in natural sunlight and fresh air throughout the day. The house caters to conserving and utilizing energy through its construction in the most effective way possible.
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The massive house stands sturdy by wooden columns and pillars that are drilled into the rock. It has two floors that are positioned well on top of each other laced with necessary and modern amenities. House Dokka’s lower floor (tan colored) sits on the natural surface deep into the rock giving a balanced and functional base to the top floor. With a large glass surface at the end wall, the upper floor has a slanting pitched roof that structures the overall house.
The house is said to provide 75 percent of the energy consumption for charging the family’s electric car in addition to the house consumption. Snøhetta’s Dokkahus Treehouse can comfortably cater to a single family in its layout.
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