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HYTTEVETT

by Guro Skeie & Maren Stenersen
tutors
Sverre Sondresen
Eva Kun
course
Diploma project
location
Geilo, Norway
Tags
Cabin Development Footprint industry Infrastructure Landscape Nature loss Regulations Restoring nature Rural planning Sustainability Timberline
years
2024
Introduction
  • THE PARADOX OF NORWEGIAN ALPINE LIVING

Norway is a country of cabins. Half of the population has access to at least one and even if it remains empty for 300 days a year, it holds significant importance and serves as starting point for nature experiences.

As more cabins are built, environmental challenges are becoming increasingly evident. The approach to the landscape has become insensitive and uncontrolled. It is paradoxal that structures so deeply rooted in our culture and daily lives have such a significant impact on the nature and wildlife we highly value.

Our research has culminated in what we call ”Hyttevett”, guidelines for responsible cabin development. We believe that architects have a pivotal role in presenting, orienting and raising awareness about sustainable practices in a clear and comprehensible manner.  Our diploma is not a collection of rigid proposals, but rather an exploration and investigation offering new perspectives on cabin development. Some of our scenarios and cases may appear bold, realistic or even dreamlike, but one thing remains clear: the current path of cabin development cannot continue unchanged.

The paradox The paradox
The paradox The paradox
The paradox The paradox
The paradox The paradox
The paradox The paradox
Case B, 1:100 Case B, 1:100
Infrastructure as a land consumer Infrastructure as a land consumer
Existing cabins in Havsdalen placed on the excisting roads Existing cabins in Havsdalen placed on the excisting roads
Case A, 1:100 Case A, 1:100
Plan drawing of case A Plan drawing of case A
Case C, 1:100 Case C, 1:100
Illustration of what 30% restored nature would look like in Havsdalen Illustration of what 30% restored nature would look like in Havsdalen
Hyttevett exhibition Hyttevett exhibition
The Norwegian cabin The Norwegian cabin
Attitudes for altitudes Attitudes for altitudes
Landscape model of Havsdalen in 1:1000 Landscape model of Havsdalen in 1:1000
Hyttevett exhibition Hyttevett exhibition
Proposed zones for future cabin development Proposed zones for future cabin development
Booklets of the process Booklets of the process
Project Documentation
Diploma program
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Hyttevett: Enlightenment booklet
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