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You would agree to live a few years in an unusual house, where Are there real beds with vegetation between the rooms? University of Rotterdam in the Netherlands erected on territory of the city a unique structure, which is at the same time a residential building and a greenhouse for growing fruits and vegetables and greens. Scientists also found volunteers who agreed here. move in.
A family of four will live in three years in greenhouse, getting the necessary plant nutrition, without leaving from your new home. Authors and participants of this scientific experience intend to demonstrate that this lifestyle will be different health, convenience and aesthetics. Just imagine that will be daily among the lush vegetation, growing Tomatoes, parsley and oranges are almost in their bedroom.
A residential building in a greenhouse will warm, feed and soothe the soul
The Sholten family, consisting of spouses, as well as minor daughter and son, received an offer to move live in an unusual house last fall. Mother of the family Helly, a florist designer, took this idea with enthusiastic, quickly persuading his family to agree to experiment. Specialists told the Scholten that they were not able to pay, however the family will receive free housing and the opportunity to grow living products for yourself, so the mutual benefit in This agreement is extremely obvious. And just a couple of days ago with the children settled in the greenhouse.
Miracle House, according to the authors of the project, is made of natural wood and high-strength glass. Some exterior walls structures decorated with vertical gardens. Plants also planted on the roof of the house and on beds between rooms. Greenhouse very large windows are required for vegetation to receive necessary lighting, so the Soltenes will live literally among greenery and sunlight. A true dream for those who strive for unity with nature.
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Once in the new home, the family first invited housewarming of relatives and friends. Until the spring of 2019 the Dutch will live here, growing their own food and detailing their activities for reports to specialists. There are no surveillance cameras in the structure, but scientists will from time to time to visit the Scholten, in order to make sure that the greenhouse is okay.
If the original greenhouse proves its worth, do not it is possible that someday such dwellings will become the most commonplace.
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