For all intents and purposes, the Naturhus is a typical home – except for the extra glass layer surrounding it. Inside the greenhouse, the owners can grow Mediterranean-style gardens with plants like figs, kiwis, peaches, and wine grapes that would to typically be able to survive in the Swedish climate.
Warne was ahead of his time in his thinking – remember, this house was built in 1976 – in more ways than one. Aside from being able to grow more plants for a longer period of time throughout the year, the greenhouse insulates the home within, cutting heating electricity by a whopping 50%. It also makes the most use of outdoor space like decks since homeowners can use them as extra rooms even in the wintertime thanks to the protective glass covering.
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With winter weather in full effect (at least for our part of the globe), green thumbs have to take a short break from growing most of their fruits and veggies until the spring. But this very special home in Sweden is an exception due to one very unique
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For all intents and purposes, the Naturhus is a typical home – except for the extra glass layer surrounding it.
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Inside the greenhouse, the owners can grow Mediterranean-style gardens with plants like figs, kiwis, peaches, and wine grapes that would to typically be able to survive in the Swedish climate.
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Warne was ahead of his time in his thinking – remember, this house was built in 1976 – in more ways than one.
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Aside from being able to grow more plants for a longer period of time throughout the year, the greenhouse insulates the home within, cutting heating electricity by a whopping 50%.
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It also makes the most use of outdoor space like decks since homeowners can use them as extra rooms even in the wintertime thanks to the protective glass covering.
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There’s lots of extra room to play – no need for a coat.
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Some of the Naturhus’ bounty.
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The Naturhus being constructed.
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A view from the roof.
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As you can see, the extra glass layer actually adds to the aesthetic appeal of the home instead of taking away from it.
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