For 4 years this family lives in the Arctic circle. You'll be smitten when you see their house!

It seems strange Norwegian family of Benjamin and Ingrid Gerteler are the envy of many. But not everyone dare to radically change their life. Since 2013, the family of 6 lives under the geodesic dome in 1000 km from Oslo beyond the Arctic circle.

It would seem like sane people can choose for themselves so distant habitat?





But don't jump to conclusions, because the members of this family with such a speaking name (Hjertefølger "one who follows her heart") is a real genius!





Geodetic COPOLCO unique house Ingrid and Benjamin built together with friends and neighbors. The house is made of eco-friendly materials: clay, straw, granite, wood.

Outside the house is surrounded by a geodesic dome. This spherical building has good bearing qualities and protects the house from heavy North wind and weather.





Since the house is not exposed to the environment, there is still one major advantage: clean housing is not difficult, there is much less dust in the air.









Under the dome is a garden, where the desperate family grows vegetables, fruits and flowers.









For watering the plants filter already used for household needs water.





In the housing 3 floors, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage and terrace on the roof. Here there is even an area for yoga!





At any time of the year in this secluded corner of the planet is incredibly beautiful!





The atmosphere in the Arctic circle is unique. It is difficult to convey in words. Here is really feel what is true beauty and peace right from the Windows you can observe the Northern lights!









Ingrid claims that wouldn't exchange his home for a single luxurious mansion. Because according to women, this place exudes calm and makes her loved ones happy.

Despite the harsh conditions, life in the Arctic circle can be indescribable. The main thing is to build a proper house!

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Christina Mironyuk Fan of painting, especially Monet and Klimt. Loves movies, appreciates the music on vinyl. The architecture and sculpture that inspires inquisitive personality round the clock! Christina has been studying digital technology for prosthetics in dentistry. The girl chooses minimalism and simplicity in the interior, and in life. Inspiring mountain view and the book "Twenty thousand leagues under the sea" by Jules Verne — that is necessary for happiness of our charming author!