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Oddly-Shaped Laminated Timber Cabins

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Meteorite is a Multi-Faceted All-Black House

— October 20, 2021 — Art & Design
The Meteorite is a cross-laminated timber cabin designed by Kivi and Tuuli Sotamaa, a brother-and-sister duo behind the Ateljé Sotamaa firm. Geometric by design, the structure boasts a multi-faceted shape in all-black laminated timber. The black-tinted exterior provides a striking contrast to the warm and wooden interior.

Interestingly, the cabin does not contain any plastic or insulation. Two sheets of wood are placed adjacently with a gap between them. The air in the gap helps to regulate indoor temperature. It is effective even throughout the subarctic Finnish climate during the winter. Moreover, the "between space" acts as storage and preserves the building's technical systems to maintain a minimalist feel throughout the interior. Clad in spruce from floor to ceiling, the Meteorite's interior spans three floors.

Image Credit: Ateljé Sotamaa
Trend Themes
1. Cross-laminated Timber Structures - The use of cross-laminated timber in building structures allows for efficient temperature regulation and potential for unique geometric designs.
2. Plastic-free Building Materials - The Meteorite's lack of plastic or insulation offers an opportunity for innovation in creating sustainable alternatives for traditional building materials.
3. Minimalist Design - The Meteorite's storage and technical systems integration in the gap between laminated timber sheets presents an opportunity for minimalist interior design in small spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry can invest in research and development of methods for using cross-laminated timber in creating unique and sustainable building structures.
2. Building Materials - The creation of plastic alternatives and sustainable building materials provides an opportunity for innovation within the building materials industry.
3. Interior Design - The minimalist and efficient interior design of the Meteorite presents an opportunity for interior designers to explore new ways of designing for small spaces.
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