by Mattea Jacobs
[Editors note: While these structures are not part of hut systems, they may offer inspiration for hut folks. See also similar pieces on unique cabin designs, such as Danish cabin designs and pre-fab huts by Backcountry Hut Company]
Anyone, who enjoys the feeling of staying in a cozy cabin somewhere in an isolated area close to nature, is most certainly a nature lover and understands the importance of sustainability. So for those who follow this concept, here is a question. What is better than retreating to a small remote cabin in the heart of nature? That’s right, an eco-friendly cabin! Unique cabin designs.
In general, most cabins are designed to be smaller than the average house, which already gives them a green factor. Then there are those cabins that are tiny but specially built to keep the carbon footprint in check. These small and sustainable retreats are not only excellent for a great getaway, but they are designed to be environmentally conscious as well.
Sustainable construction has become more popular over the years, and therefore finding an eco-friendly cabin to rent in your surrounding area is less challenging nowadays. So, if you find yourself escaping to the cabin lifestyle often, maybe it is time to consider investing in a little sustainable cabin in your favorite nature spot. Not only is it a good investment, but it spares you from packing and unpacking a suitcase every time you want to go on a getaway.
If you want to get away from city life and embrace a minimalist lifestyle, whether it’s for the long run or just a short trip, here are some fascinating eco-friendly cabin designs to get you inspired.
The Wave Eco Cabin Design by Echo Living
You can choose several portable micro cabins designs from Robin Falck if you have ever dreamed of building a cabin for yourself. The micro cabin design from Robin Falck is incredibly unique as it is designed to maximize natural light and livable space within a hyper compact footprint.
The plan for this cabin can be bought for €260.00 online. The result of such a cabin will provide you with a modest living space, a micro-kitchen and an elevated sleeping loft that fits a full-size bed. It also includes a sizable deck where you can spend some time in nature.
Natural light can get in due to the off-grid primary window’s size and angle, and if you make use of light-untreated wood, it will even further illuminate the cabin.
Just like the original Falck cabin, one can also choose to use recycled materials or locally purchased materials to reduce the environmental impact.
Portable Micro Cabins from Robin Falck
You can choose several portable micro cabins designs from Robin Falck if you have ever dreamed of building a cabin for yourself. The micro cabin design from Robin Falck is incredibly unique as it is designed to maximize natural light and livable space within a hyper compact footprint.
The plan for this cabin can be bought for €260.00 online. The result of such a cabin will provide you with a modest living space, a micro-kitchen and an elevated sleeping loft that fits a full-size bed. It also includes a sizable deck where you can spend some time in nature.
Natural light can get in due to the off-grid primary window’s size and angle, and if you make use of light-untreated wood, it will even further illuminate the cabin.
Just like the original Falck cabin, one can also choose to use recycled materials or locally purchased materials to reduce the environmental impact.
Tiny Cabin Space from Getaway
If you want a break from work and the city life in the USA, then you have the opportunity to book a tiny cabin space online that can be moved to a secret location in a selected area of your choice. These particular cabins are the Millennial Housing Lab’s innovation, Getaway, that is bringing tiny houses to the masses.
This startup designs small accommodations that emphasize living simply, eco-conscious, and self-sufficiency while benefiting from financial security. The tiny cabins are rustic and mobile and can easily be categorized under the Tiny House Movement.
Cabins like these are low in cost, reduce environmental impact, and provide a healthier lifestyle, making them an excellent option for either getting out of the city for a short break or the long run.
This German Robin’s Nest Hotel
Retreating to a cabin up in the mountains is great, but imagine staying in a cabin up in the trees in a forest. This is precisely the reality one can experience when visiting Robin’s Nest Hotel. This getaway in Hesse, Germany, offers a unique experience away from civilization.
The Robins Nest Hotel consists of three cabins that are each designed uniquely. One consists of a green, geometrical-orb that suspends like an ornament from the tree branches, while another is in the form of a square hut situated on poles with a rope bridge access. The third cabin is wrapped around a tree trunk and contains a leafy plant that sprouts up through its center.
These dwellings provide a nest-like feel and contain small, peaceful sleeping pods with many different aspects and fascinating interior design.
Treehouse cabins can undoubtedly bring out the child in anyone and, therefore, is an exciting experience that one has to try. However, treehouse cabins have been around for a while, and if you are lucky, you might find a treehouse getaway cabin in an area near you. Cabins like these are unique and can even become a DIY project if you are up for a challenge.
About Mattea Jacobs
“Mattea Jacobs is a freelance writer at Resume Edge who mostly writes about interior and exterior home design and environmentally-friendly ways to improve homes. She is also a green activist and a mother of two beautiful sons. You can reach her on Facebook and Instagram