Its name may seem a little redundant, but Shelter House by Franklin Azzi Architecture boasts a really unique eco house design that offers sustainable shelter and style to boot. Located in Yport, atop the cliffs in Normandy, France, the eco house boasts two expansions which protrude on opposite sides of the house, resembling wings with a couple of sheltered patios at ground level, and rooftop terraces above. This modern, sustainable home is constructed mainly of wood with a rustic masonry face, and features a rainwater-recycling system, geothermal energy, and solar panels that keep this house off the grid. But all the eco friendly features can’t all be seen outright: building materials are recyclable and locally sourced from within 100km of the home’s location, and then assembled onsite. Vegetable fibers are used for walls and insulation, heating comes via wood-burning stove, and cooling and ventilation are passive. Franklin Azzi Architecture
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