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- Storelva Passive Houses by Steinsvik ArkitektkontorThis gorgeous 3-storey apartment building by <a href="http://steinsvikarkitektkontor.blogspot.com/">Steinsvik Arkitektkontor AS</a> lies above the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polar_circle">polar circle</a> - yet it requires zero external heating. This extraordinary feat was achieved with a combination of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecodesign">passive ecological design</a> and cutting-edge heat recovery technology, demonstrating that it is possible to build structures with a small carbon footprint in even the most extreme environments. Although Norway experiences complete darkness for two months, for the rest of the year the apartments are powered using <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_energy">solar energy</a>.1
- Storelva Passive Houses by Steinsvik ArkitektkontorSteinsvik Arkitektkontor has demonstrate that it's possible to build green buildings even in harsh environments2
- Storelva Passive Houses by Steinsvik ArkitektkontorNorway lies above the polar circle and experiences 2 dark months a year, yet these apartments require zero external heating3
- Storelva Passive Houses by Steinsvik ArkitektkontorSolar collectors on the south side provide energy for 10 months out of the year4
- Storelva Passive Houses by Steinsvik ArkitektkontorGeothermal energy powers the home for the rest of the year5
- Storelva Passive Houses by Steinsvik ArkitektkontorThe north facing side is almost completely covered to protect against harsh wind6
- Storelva Passive Houses by Steinsvik ArkitektkontorHigh performance wool insulation helps to keep the homes warm.7