HYTTEVETT
- 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.