What follows is the master thesies of group Msc04 Ark 12.
Our goal is to design an autonomous,sustainable hotel in Åse, Norway. Although Norway is considered as a rich and developed country they are somewhat behind the other Scandinavian countries on the field of sustainable buildings. Therefore a sustainable building combined with quality design could be a flagship project, that pushes the society towards a more sustainable living. In our opinion sustainable architecture can only be successful if it gains recognition, therefore we would like to focus on the architectural qualities of our design and not under prioritizing to sustainability. Good design and sustainability should go hand in hand. Åse and the surrounding area offers a fantastic, almost untouched nature. Our aim is to design a building that, while it meets the needs of a modern hotel and its guests, does not impose itself on the landscape.