“隐身”的镜子屋

An architecture firm has designed a minimalist*, self-sufficient* house that aims to help rejuvenate its occupant’s mind and creativity and even disappears into the landscape, giving you the ultimate hideaway.

Disappear Retreat is an eight-square-meter, glass-covered abode designed by architect Carly Coulson. The US$45,000 getaway camouflages* into its surroundings using mirrored-glass walls and leaves a minimal environmental footprint through its zero energy, zero waste and zero water philosophy.

The design is centered on maximizing sustainability* and reducing energy consumption*, which is aided by glass walls that are triple-pane insulated to hold in heat.

On the outside they are reflective, acting like giant mirrors so the entire unit disappears into its landscape. Its designer claims the glass’ transparent ultraviolet* color stops wildlife from running into the walls.

Disappear Retreat features spotted-patterned thin-film solar cells installed on the outside of its south wall, which Coulson claims can generate all the energy the house requires.

Its compact size reduces the home’s surface area, reducing unwanted heat loss, Coulson’s firm said in a statement.

A glass roof allows natural light in during the day, meaning residents will rarely need to use the building’s interior lights, and the roof provides stunning views of the starry sky at night.

Coulson has priced the houses between US$25,000 and US$45,000.(SD-Agencies)