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The new hut  had to be as autonomous as possible and independent from the external environment. These requirements had a direct impact on the planning . The photovoltaic panels are integrated in the facade of the building adding a double function to the building's envelope and introducing an interesting dialog with shimmering aluminium claddings. The building looks like a glazed crystal at 2,883 meters above sea level, and it is almost completely self-sufficient.

monterosa 1Source: ETH Studio, M. Ambrosetti

Project Monte Rosa Hut monterosa 3
Location Zermatt (CH)
Latitude 45° 56'
Completion year
2009
Architect ETH Studio
Type Mountain hut
Category New
Surroundings Mountain
Technology Monocrystalline
Installed power
16 kWp 
Orientation South
PV module
3S (custom made)
Dimensions 110 m2 
Transparency
Opaque