The Hanging House is a place designed to let guests disconnect and enjoy nature. There’s no TV or wi-fi connection and instead one can admire the beautiful views, interact with others and spend time outdoors. The house was designed and built by studio Casa Container Marília and is located in Campos Novos, Brazil. Over 70% of all materials used throughout this project are recycled.
View in galleryThe Hanging House is elevated from the ground level using a series of metal pillars
The house is made out of reclaimed shipping containers and uses reclaimed wood on its walls and ceilings. Furthermore, the interior doors are made from reused plates from the containers. In tone with the sustainable nature of the project, the house also has a modular green roof with a rainwater collection system as well as thermal and acoustic insulation. There’s cross-ventilation throughout the spaces and no air conditioning system is used.
View in galleryThe metal pillars which support the house form a V system and help reduce the impact of the building on the landView in galleryThe house is made out of a series of recycled shipping containers which have been connected and customized
The entire structure is elevated from the natural ground level, which is the most striking detail about this entire project. The house is supported on a series of metal pillars that form a V system and the foundation uses a minimal amount of concrete. This was done in order to reduce the impact that the building has on the ground, to protect the root system of the trees and to preserve the soil. As a result, the windows are aligned with the treetops, the views are better and the entire house is sheltered by the canopies of the trees which provide shade all day long. With all these things in mind, this little country house would have to be one of the most interesting and environmentally-friendly builds we’ve come across lately. It’s a really inspiring project which we could all learn something from.
View in galleryLots of reclaimed wood was used to cover some of the walls and ceilings, giving the spaces a very cozy feelView in galleryThe containers are organized on multiple levels, some being connected and serving as common spacesView in galleryA small deck wraps around the main floor, extending the living area outdoorsView in galleryThe house is surrounded by large trees which provide shade all day long, making the air conditioner system unnecessaryView in galleryMost of the materials used for building and the house are recycled and include a lot of reclaimed woodView in galleryThere are two bedrooms and two bathrooms in total, in addition to the common areas and leisure spacesView in galleryThe sliding glass doors give this bedroom direct access to a terrace with a beautiful view over the surroundingsView in galleryThe reclaimed wood gives the living area a lot of character and is in tone with the whole country-chic styleView in galleryThe house favors the common sections and leisure spaces, putting an emphasis on social interactionView in galleryThe kitchen features a horizontal backsplash window which offers a view of the tree canopiesView in galleryThe kitchen island doubles as a bar and breakfast table as well as a dividerView in galleryThis desk area has walls covered in lots of different reclaimed board with various colors and finishesView in galleryThe interior doors are made out of plates from the leftover shipping container piecesView in galleryThe various balconies and terraces have glass roofs and slender railings in order to make the most of the views