Eco-Friendly Mountain Chalets

This French Chalet Was Designed with Sustainable Features

This beautiful French chalet designed by Chevallier Architectes sits atop a mountain in Les Houches and has environmentally friendly components in its design.

The chalet is the perfect fusion of modern and natural elements -- with large floor-to-ceiling windows that contrast with the house's wooden floors, walls and exterior. The house has spectacular views that are taken advantage of with those large windows, with the designers ensuring that even a person taking a bath can still enjoy the views of the surrounding houses and mountains. The environmentally friendly aspects of this French chalet include a green-roof and "high-performance insulating solutions."

With an enormous deck overlooking the spectacular views -- as well as a submerged hot tub -- this lovely mountaintop chalet brings the words 'dream home' to mind.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Architecture - Developing sustainable designs for residential buildings that incorporate green-roofs and high-performance insulation.
2. Integration of Nature and Architecture - Combining modern design elements with natural materials, like wooden floors and walls, to create a harmonious living space.
3. Maximizing Views Through Design - Creating large floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase the surrounding landscape and allow for optimal views from every part of the building.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Opportunity to incorporate sustainable features and nature-inspired elements into residential and commercial buildings.
2. Hotel and Hospitality - Potential to create eco-friendly and picturesque mountain resorts that offer sustainable and luxurious accommodations.
3. Real Estate Development - Opportunity to design and build eco-friendly homes in scenic locations, attracting environmentally conscious buyers seeking a blend of comfort and sustainability.

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