This hotel facility in Norway might become a hotspot for eco conscious tourists The accommodation for vacationers is named Svart and located at the base of the Svartisen glacier Now nearing completion it s the world s first energy positive hotel according to the architec tural firm Snøhetta Due to its design the ring shaped build Energy checkout ing resting on stilts is supposed to ensure an optimal yield of nat ural thermal energy and lighting A projecting roof provides pro tection against direct solar irra diation so that according to the plan no air conditioning sys tem will be needed in the sum mer Core elements of the sus tainable concept also include two high capacity solar collec tors an efficient passive house design and geothermal ener gy for heating In addition it s planned to capture and reuse part of the heat in the kitch ens Sewage and rainwater will be treated and recycled as well After 60 years of operation the hotel is supposed to have gener ated more energy than it s going to use during its entire lifecycle Future Life Conserving resources reducing the environmental burden the credo making more out of less will increasingly shape our everyday lives in all areas 62

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