Eco-pod: Hotel offers a sense of the outdoors

19 : 01 : 2012 Wood : Glue : Sublimity

Switzerland – Alpine ski resort Flims is allowing visitors to stay in an eco-friendly pod hotel designed by Robust Outdoor Brands that gives guests a sense of isolation.

PodHouse by Robust Outdoor Brands, Sweden PodHouse by Robust Outdoor Brands, Sweden
PodHouse by Robust Outdoor Brands, Sweden PodHouse by Robust Outdoor Brands, Sweden
PodHouse by Robust Outdoor Brands, Sweden PodHouse by Robust Outdoor Brands, Sweden

The pods are built with only European wood, and without glue or chemicals. They can house two people, and are heated using electricity.

‘The Pod Hotel is a pilot programme testing the structures in snowy conditions,’ says Karl Muller, manager of Robust Outdoor Brands. ‘We wanted to create something between camping and staying in a hotel, which gave a feeling of isolation.’

This is a perfect example of a separation of work and leisure. For more, look out for our New Sublimity macrotrend, coming soon to our Trends section.

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