Nestled in Les Cerniers amid the Swiss Alps, the Whitepod low-impact geodesic domes are designed to "be in harmony with the surrounding environment whilst still benefitting from a luxurious and comfortable habitat." The resort won the World Prize for Sustainable Tourism in 2005. When can we go? Please? Please?
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(Images: Whitepod via Bliss. Originally published 2010-12-14)
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Wow. Love that.
Like a modern cabin! Or glamorous camping (glamping)!
When you go, take me with you!
Where can I find more information about what makes these so sustainable and what they're made of? The pictures convey the visual harmony, I'd love to know more about the technical (read: nerdy) stuff!
Danielle DG, you can visit the Whitepod website yourself, which I've linked to in the "Read More" below the jump.
Wow, these are beautiful! I wanna go to!!!
Seems like they would be difficult to keep warm. The white parts of the dome may be thick, but the clear parts are not. And sitting on a deck with open air underneath would make the floors lose a lot of heat, even if they're well insulated.
Whaaa!! Too cool!
This is amazing... I want to build one in my backyard!