Meet Nolla, a prototype cabin which operates completely off-the-grid and which can be installed n any terrain with no need for a permanent foundation. Nolla means zero in Finnish and this perfectly explains the concept at the very core of this special project. The cabin was designed by Robin Falck for Neste, an energy company from Finland. The goal of the project was to create a structure which visitors can rent in order to experience living close to nature and with a minimal environmental impact.
View in galleryThe cabin is a demonstration of how living off-the-grid and n harmony with nature would be like
The cabin was built and furnished using only sustainable materials. It was prefabricated from locally-sourced plywood in only one week and then quickly installed on a private lot off the coast of Helsinki. Because it’s so easy to assemble, disassemble and transform the whole structure, no heavy machinery was needed. Thanks to its A-frame structure and elevated design, the cabin can be installed on pretty much any terrain. It has a triangular window made from polycarbonate for safety reasons and a tiny footprint of only 97 square feet.
View in galleryOne side of the cabin is covered with mirrored panels which prevent the interior from overheatingView in galleryThe unusual elevated structure and A-frame design make this cabin perfect for sensitive sites which dictate minimal landscape impactView in galleryThe interior of the cabin is, as expected, small but the focus is on what’s outside the cabin rather than withinView in galleryThe large triangular window exposes the cabin to its beautiful surroundings, bringing the outdoors inView in galleryThe cabin has rooftop solar panels but no running water which means guests have to use exterior facilitiesView in galleryThe minimal interior space and very simple design are at the core of this project, showing where the name of the cabin comes fromView in galleryAll the furniture inside the cabin is made of sustainable materials, the same as everything elseView in galleryGuests can rent the cabin on AirBnB and experience for themselves how living this way would be likeView in galleryThe projects hopes to inspire other future programs and to bring to attention the fact that living in harmony with nature is possible