Stockholm, Sweden, averages -2°C in January—a harsh winter without reliable heating. Yet Marie and Charles Sacilotto's ecological greenhouse home offers a peaceful retreat, even mid-winter.
They named it "Naturhus," or "nature house" in Swedish. This eco-home is enveloped by a 4 mm thick safety glass greenhouse. See it in action:
Built for around €80,000 on the site of an old holiday home in Stockholm's archipelago, the Naturhus draws inspiration from eco-architect Bengt Warne, Charles's mentor.
Living in a greenhouse brings key benefits. Sunlight heats the home during the day, with residual warmth stored in the basement. The family enjoys the roof terrace year-round—sunbathing, reading, or playing with their son.
Deeply committed to sustainability, they achieve impressive energy self-sufficiency. Rainwater is collected for household use and irrigation, while kitchen and garden waste is composted.
Engineer Charles designed the home's sewage system: "It starts with a separating toilet for urine and solids, then uses centrifuges, cisterns, raised beds, and garden ponds to filter water and compost waste."
Living in a greenhouse means growing fresh produce year-round. They cultivate tomatoes, cucumbers, figs, grapes, herbs, and more—crops that thrive despite Scandinavia's cold.
Is it safe under glass? Charles confirms: "It's made entirely of safety glass—unbreakable under normal conditions, and if it shatters, it forms tiny harmless pieces."
Explore this innovative greenhouse home in a video tour below.
