A milestone in high alpine architecture
Like a shimmering mountain crystal, the Monte Rosa Hut (Monte-Rosa-Hütte, in German) lies nestled between the glaciers of the Pennine Alps in Switzerland at 2,883 m above sea level. Five stories were built on an octagonal reinforced concrete base measuring 16 m in diameter to accommodate 120 overnight guests. The new building, a wooden construction sheathed in an aluminum shell, embodies the concept of sustainability: Photovoltaic system, ventilation system with heat recovery and its own water circulation system for plumbing and building technology make it possible for the hut to renewably generate part of the energy it requires.
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