A giant greenhouse with a residential building inside.
Students of the Rotterdam University (Holland) have built a giant greenhouse with a residential building inside the city. A family of 4 agreed to conduct an experiment and settle in this facility for three years. The owners will demonstrate how it will be possible to grow the necessary vegetables and fruits without leaving home.
Private house with vertical gardens.
In 2015, the Scholten family received an offer to move into an unusual house that looks more like a greenhouse. Helly Scholten, who is a botanical stylist, was very enthusiastic about the idea and persuaded the family to do this experiment..
House-greenhouse in Rotterdam.
The building is mainly made of glass and natural wood. Several exterior walls are decorated with vertical gardens. Inside the house, plants are planted not only in the beds, but also on the roof and between living rooms.
Lunch in the greenhouse.
House-greenhouse in Rotterdam. Kitchen.
Until 2018, the family will record their actions regarding the convenience and feasibility of arranging a greenhouse in such proximity to home..
House-greenhouse in Rotterdam. Living room.
In light of new environmental trends, another married couple from Stockholm settled in a house with energy-saving technologies, covered with a glass dome.
