# Off-Grid Mountain Shelters This Archaeus-Built Structure Sits In the Southern Carpathian Mountains By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-shelter References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/caltun-shelter-archaeus/41825/) & [studioarchaeus.ro](http://www.studioarchaeus.ro/) The Caltun Shelter is a highly innovative [off grid mountain shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-cadree-perche), conceived and constructed by noted Romanian architecture firm Archaeus, that is located on the gorgeously rugged Southern Carpathians mountain range in Romania. Situated at a hefty altitude of around 2.1 km, this structure is designed to offer refuge to [mountain rescue teams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lynx-1) as well as anyone who finds themselves hanging out at high altitude. The inside of this mountain shelter features no extensive furniture or toilet facility, but certainly offers a desirable alternative to just taking refuge in the mountainside. The floorspace of 35 square meters includes enough space for 21 people. This mountain shelter features a [photovoltaic erray and charging facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000), making it a godsend for tired hikers, explorers and mountain rescue squads. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Off-grid Mountain Shelters:** The trend of creating innovative off-grid mountain shelters provides refuge and safety for mountain rescue teams and hikers in remote areas. - **Architectural Innovation:** Architects like Archaeus are pushing the boundaries of design by creating functional and aesthetically pleasing mountain shelters that utilize renewable energy sources. - **Sustainable Outdoor Living:** The integration of photovoltaic arrays and charging facilities in mountain shelters demonstrates the trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly outdoor living. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture & Construction:** The architectural industry can explore new design possibilities and construction techniques to create innovative mountain shelters that cater to the needs of hikers and mountain rescue teams. - **Tourism & Adventure Travel:** The tourism industry can leverage off-grid mountain shelters to attract adventure travelers seeking unique and sustainable accommodation options in remote mountainous regions. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can develop and promote innovative technologies that can power off-grid mountain shelters, providing clean and reliable energy solutions in remote locations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timber Alpine Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfsufficient-bivouac.md) - [Reflective Mountain-Based Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-santerpass.md) - [Intimate High-Altitude Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altihut.md) - [Alpine Valley-Cliff Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bivacco-brdy.md) - [Aluminum Cladded Mountain Refuge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinwheel-shelter.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina.md) - [Hilltop Valley-Overlooking Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermitage.md) - [Off-Grid Forest Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nest-cabin.md) - [Underground Autonomous Shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-b-1.md)