Beautiful Houses: Villa K

Today we will show you a breathtaking house in Thuringia, Germany, a project by Paul de Ruiter Architects. Besides being simply gorgeous, the house is super eco-friendly. From a moss covered roof to solar cells, from a terrace with vegetable crops and fruit trees to a energy efficient system, this place is great. The open spaces, abundance of glass and elegant decor create a modern an cozy place. Certainly a great place to live, take a look!

Make sure to check out Paul de Ruiter Architects website for further information about this and other inspiring projects. See you next week. :)

Description: Villa K, located in Thringen, is the first German project for Paul de Ruiter Architects. The realization of a sustainable villa, discrete and integrated in the natural environment, was the wish of the client. The result is a straightforward, but innovative residence built from only glass, steel and concrete.

The sustainable house is oriented towards the south, this is where the living- and bedrooms are situated. A glass faade, stretching from roof to floor, demarcates the living areas. The complete roof structure of the villa is covered with moss and sedum. This reduces the cooling load and seen from a higher situated area, this green roof makes the villa to blend into the natural environment due. Above the garage and the entrance solar cells are placed, directed to the south to provide the villa with energy.

We found this house at ArchDaily.

Photos by Pieters Kers & Patrick Voigt.