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- Skåpet Mountain Lodges by KOKO architectsNature is a resilient beast, but it can still be irreparably disturbed if we are careless with our actions. In keeping with an eco-friendly philosophy, <a href="http://www.kokoarchitects.eu/en/" target="_blank">KOKO architects</a> designed the Skåpet Mountain Lodges, a series of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/architecture/prefab-housing" target="_blank">prefabricated</a> weatherproof cabins in Soddatjørn, Norway that sit lightly on the land yet are beautiful and contemporary in design. Located on the Rogaland hiking trail, these off-grid alpine huts run on solar energy, gas, and wood-burning stoves.1
- Skåpet Mountain Lodges by KOKO architectsStavanger Turistforening, an association with 25,000 members that provides active and eco-friendly nature activities for the young and old, commissioned the Skåpet Mountain Lodges.2
- Skåpet Mountain Lodges by KOKO architectsIn keeping with the association’s ethos, these contemporary alpine huts operate on a system based on trust: visitors leave money for their stay in a box inside the lodge or fill out an invoice form with their personal information.3
- Skåpet Mountain Lodges by KOKO architectsVisitors are also expected to replenish the food and materials supplies and clean the lodge before they leave.4
- Skåpet Mountain Lodges by KOKO architectsThus, the organization stipulated that the design of these “self-catering” huts be easy to maintain and encourage interaction between the different trekking parties so as to foster a sense of camaraderie and collaboration.5
- Skåpet Mountain Lodges by KOKO architectsThus, the organization stipulated that the design of these “self-catering” huts be easy to maintain and encourage interaction between the different trekking parties so as to foster a sense of camaraderie and collaboration.6
- Skåpet Mountain Lodges by KOKO architectsThe interiors are lined with wood to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere and are punctuated with a large panoramic window to overlook views of the landscape.7
- Skåpet Mountain Lodges by KOKO architectsThe main building comprises a kitchen, living area, and sleeping quarters to house 30 to 35 trekkers. Smaller lodges accommodate five each.8
- Skåpet Mountain Lodges by KOKO architectsThe huts also include a storage and sauna. Water can be taken from the lake.9
- Skåpet Mountain Lodges by KOKO architectsThe mountain lodges opened in August 2016.10
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- Skåpet Mountain Lodges by KOKO architectsPlan and section12