The most basic role of the house is to shield us from the wind and rain and keep us warm. Therefore, the construction of the house is very important, it needs to ensure the most basic security, and the development of modern society has made the function and appearance of the house more diverse. Interestingly, in some parts of the world, in addition to seeing remarkable skyscrapers, you are able to find some houses hidden in very creative ways. Next, let's find out.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="2" >1, Villa Vals in Vals, Switzerland</h1>
In the village of Vals, in the heart of the Swiss Alps, the builders built a house in a cave, which covers an area of 225 square meters, due to the prohibition of the construction of high-rise buildings by the authorities. It was designed to fully integrate the villa into the landscape located at the end of the valley "Walsertal". Access is accessible through existing wooden barns located on the lower levels of the mountain. There is also an underground tunnel that will lead to a circular cut located on the hillside.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="4" >2, houses next to cliff tops</h1>
The idea of building a penthouse on a rock seems far-fetched. However, in 2015, a project that claimed to be a house truly embedded in a cliff began to appear on the web, quickly attracting a lot of potential investors. The house will be built with materials such as concrete, glass and wood. There is a rooftop swimming pool on the top which is located on the ground level. This glass pool, along with huge glass windows, will bring daylight to every corner of the house. But although the programme was acquired by a Lebanese real estate agency, years have passed and no news of the construction of the house and where it was built has not been leaked. So it's likely that its construction work has been "aborted" or is being secretly built somewhere.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="6" >3, a modern semi-underground dwelling that merges with the land</h1>
There's a special house in Texas, known as the Edgeland Apartments, whose unique construction looks as if it popped out of a lawn, draws inspiration from Native American pit houses designed to serve as a warning to minimize the impact on the environment. Traditional Native American pit houses are semi-buried underground to achieve relatively stable temperatures. Similarly, the Edgeland Apartments dig to a depth of 2.1 meters. The house covers an area of 130 m2 and uses an insulated "green roof" covered with a layer of grass and carefully reintroduced seasonal native flowers. Depending on the time of year, these flowers should take on a slightly different appearance. The courtyard is also a great area to observe the local wildlife, including hummingbirds, monarch butterflies and ant colonies. This special home is perfect for those who want to be close to nature.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="8" >4, Desert Oasis in California, USA</h1>
The most special thing about this house in the California desert is that its unique structure is almost integrated with the entire environmental structure, and its presence may not be detected without careful observation. The color of the houses is similar to the color of the surrounding rocks, and at night, the light tones here are softer and less conspicuous.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="10" >5, Canyon Mansion in Utah, USA</h1>
There is a very special detached villa in Utah, USA, it is located in a place with really fresh air, it was built in a place called Montezuma Canyon, with a three-car garage, orchards, vineyards and gardens. The house is completely powered by solar panels, and there is also a backup generator. There is a well that provides fresh drinking water. The new owner of the house will also enjoy apples, cherries, apricots, plums, peaches and pears from the orchard. In fact, the house is quite old, having been built as early as 1986. Less than 90 minutes away from tourist attractions such as Lake Powell and Monument Valley, it is really good for those who like quiet.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="12" >6, Norwegian Chalet on Lake Hodaland</h1>
Next to Lake Hodaland in Norway, there is a unique log cabin. The concept of this hut is to integrate human architecture into the natural landscape, which is characterized by grass, heather and rock, from which the shape, orientation and material of the hut are determined. The structure of the house consists of two curved steel beams topped by continuous layers of hand-cut wood, a combination of modern expression and traditional Norwegian mountain huts.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="14" >7, Mirror Cube Hotel in Lapland, Sweden</h1>
When people live in forests, because human behavior naturally disturbs the animals around them. However, in Swedish Lapland you can find a very secluded house in a tree. It hangs around the trunk in a lightweight aluminum structure, and the entire house is covered with mirror glass on all sides. The appearance reflects the surrounding environment and sky, making it almost integrated with its surroundings. The interior is all made of plywood and the windows offer a 360-degree view of the surroundings. The building also hints at the relationship between man and nature and how we use high-tech materials and products when exploring remote areas in harsh climates. However, to prevent birds from colliding with reflective glass, the transparent UV color is laminated into a glass pane that only birds can see.