Homes that connect us with nature seem to be more and more the norm as people want to move away from the constant concrete, urban rush and into a setting that is far healthier. This does not mean you get a ?green home? every single time. But with this fabulous bioclimatic house in Saint-Nolff, Brittany, France combines a natural retreat with a design that is sustainable to offer the very best of both worlds. With passive heating and cooling techniques becoming an inherent part of the design and a curved roof that gives it a unique façade along with greater green credentials, this is a French home where the well-being of the planet comes first! [Photography: Armel Istin]
Curved roof of the French house gives it a unique silhouette along with eco-friendly appeal
A wooden framework along with concrete base forms the basis of this fabulous retreat even as a pergola with solar panels provides shade for a small outdoor retreat. Inside the house it is a wooden-pellet stove along with backup radiators that provide the necessary warmth in winter months. A double airflow system and double-glazed windows with aluminum frame ensure that there is no loss of heat and insulation in here top-notch. A two-level ground floor with bedrooms and guest rooms on one level and living and dining area on the other leads to the upper floor where you find more private spaces. A perfect design by a.typique Patrice Bideau architecte!
Cozy lighting takes over as the sun sets at this beautiful ...