Svart: the concept of the first energy hotel behind the Arctic Circle
The building is designed according to the so-called powerhouse building standard, developed by Snøhetta and a team of collaborators for creating energy-conscious sustainable buildings. The hotel will also become the northernmost powerhouse building in the world.
Luxury design in the shape of a ring and a panoramic view
This unusual shape of the building allows visitors to perceive the connection with their surroundings. The overall structure of the building was inspired by the traditional fishermen's buildings "fiskehjell", which is the name for the A-shaped wooden structures for drying fish and the so-called "rorbue". Imagine this as a type of seasonal house used by fishermen. In this case, however, a luxury one!
We must point out the clever idea of supporting pillars that support the construction over water while minimizing contact with the ecosystem Thanks to a kind of terrace around the building on these supporting pillars, visitors will be able to enjoy unique moments while walking around the hotel.
You will be able to admire the beauty of the northern nature also from a boat
The area around the luxury hotel is accessible only by boat. The plan is to introduce an energy-neutral boat shuttle from the nearby town of Bodø.
"Building in such a precious environment comes with clear obligations to preserve the natural beauty, fauna and flora of this place," says founder Kjetil Trædal Thorsen.
In terms of environmental protection, a number of strategies have been used to make the hotel energy-efficient. The use of wood and appropriate cladding minimizes the environmental impact of the building. It is necessary to avoid energy-intensive materials such as structural steel and concrete as much as possible. A good example is the hotel roof, which is covered by Norwegian solar panels that produce energy from clean water. The luxury hotel also uses geothermal wells that are connected to heat pumps. These are used to heat the building, reducing its overall energy consumption.
