Photos of this triangular house in a Swedish forest have gone viral. At first glance, it looks like another AI-generated image—the huge glass walls are almost too futuristic to be real. But this is not a render. It is a real home.
The house is located on the outskirts of the small Swedish town of Brålanda, which has a population of about 1,500. It was built in 2022 and nicknamed the “house of the future.”
The architects managed to fit a full home and raised garden beds with flowers, vegetables, berries, and herbs under one roof. More than that, the house is completely off the grid: it has autonomous heating, electricity, and water systems. It also uses a nutrient-recycling system—all waste and wastewater are cleaned and reused to feed the plants.
“House of the Future” at a Glance:
- Year built: 2022
- Material: Glulam timber
- Total area: 249.4 m² (approx. 2,684 sq ft)
- Living area: 124 m² (approx. 1,334 sq ft)
- Water supply: Private well
- Heating: Hydronic underfloor heating + wood-burning stove/fireplace
The house was designed by the Swedish architecture and construction company Naturvillan.
The space under the sloping glass roof is divided into two zones. Around the perimeter runs a covered terrace with a winter garden. There are fruit trees, flowers in beautiful ceramic pots, and garden beds with vegetables , berries, and herbs.
This part of the house is not heated. But the roof and walls protect the plants from rain, snow, and wind.
Visually, the greenhouse looks very stylish. There is wood everywhere, and no mess. The raised beds are fitted with a circulation watering system: water for the plants is reused in a loop instead of being lost into the soil. That helps save water and significantly reduces utility bills.
Thanks to smart technology, harvests can be collected year-round. Vegetables grow well in the unusual greenhouse—the plants are loaded with tomatoes and cucumbers.
In addition to standard fruit crops, the homeowners also grow figs and watermelons.
Next to the garden beds, there are lounge areas. In the evenings, you can watch the stars—the panoramic windows facing the night sky create a romantic, peaceful atmosphere.
The house is in a secluded location, offering the owners complete privacy and a quiet way to connect with the surrounding nature. Living in a glass-walled house in the middle of the forest here feels safe, peaceful, and very cozy.
The living area is 124 square meters (1,334 sq ft). It has several levels.
On the first floor, there is a living room and a kitchen. There is also a bathroom and a utility room, where a 750-liter water tank is installed.
The finishes and the interior use a lot of natural materials. For example, the kitchen cabinets are made of solid ash wood. Thanks to the natural grain of the fronts, the large cabinets almost blend into the space.
The kitchen looks austere, but it has all the necessary appliances—from an induction cooktop and oven to a built-in dishwasher, refrigerator, and separate freezer. There is also a wood-burning stove for cooking and heating water.
The kitchen flows smoothly into the living room. Sliding doors lead to the covered terrace, and from there straight to the lake, which is a two-minute walk from the house.
The wood-burning stove serves as a cozy backup source of heat during cold winters.
The second floor has two bedrooms. These rooms also feature plenty of light and warm tones.
This is the bathroom on the second floor:
A full bathroom was placed on the first floor. Here is what it looks like:
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