Prefab Cabin: Monte Rosa Hut Swiss Bliss

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This amazing prefab cabin is situated on an exposed location on 2883 m above sea level, surrounded by unspoiled and spectacular scenery, nestled between Switzerland’s Gorner, border and Monte Rosa glacier.

A joint project of ETH Zurich, SAC, Hochschule Luzern – Technik & Architektur and EMPA, the new Monte Rosa Hut has replaced the original cabin, creating an example of an energy and environmentally sustainable architecture design.
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The structure, also known as the Rock Crystal, boasts a unique wooden shape with a shimmering silver aluminum shell, featuring solar photovoltaic panels and a water-saving system. Due to the challenges of topography, all timber elements have been prefabricated in a factory, then secured for transport to the site on helicopters (which also served as cranes), to be assembled on site.
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Although the exterior of the hut is sleek and metallic, the interior is a warm and cozy shelter, offering panoramic views of the stunning scenery and its bold and uninhibited nature.
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