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Inside the house, there are 5 bedrooms, a spacious living room, 2 bathrooms, and several utility rooms. Next to the house, there is also a garden and a vegetable patch.
The HjertefĂžlger family moved to the island of SandhornĂžya in the northern part of Norway 4 years ago. This area is located above the Arctic Circle. The cold and windy climate didnât bother the couple and their four children at all. And itâs no surpriseâthey live in warmth and comfort all year round. Their house is protected from the harsh local weather by a geodesic dome.
The HjertefĂžlgers built the structure themselves, following a design by architect Bengt Warnes. They used only natural and eco-friendly materials like clay, sand, wood, and water for the construction. The house spans an area of 180 square meters. The glass dome above it is 8 meters high and has a spherical shape, created with special triangular panels that add strength to the structure.
Construction began in 2011, and the family moved in and they hosted their housewarming in December 2013. The building under the dome is a two-story structure with a flat roof. There is also a terrace where the family can enjoy the beautiful scenery, sunsets, stars, and even the northern lights. They use the terrace for yoga and other activities.
Inside, the house has 5 bedrooms, a spacious living room, 2 bathrooms, and several utility rooms. The garden and vegetable patch next to the house thrive under the domeâs protection. During the short northern summer, they manage to grow apricots, grapes, kiwis, plums, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Thanks to the dome, the growing season is extended by 5 months!
Ventilation pipes run underground from the house to the sea. As the ground temperature remains constant throughout the year, the air entering the house is naturally warmed in winter and cooled in summer. The water is heated by solar collectors. Vents at the base of the house, as well as windows on the upper floors and under the roof, permit air to flow freely within the dome. The humidity level remains stable at all times.
The water used in the house is constantly recycled to irrigate the garden, and the family makes compost from food scraps to fertilize their plants. This is a true eco-friendly home!
