Entirely Recyclable, Zero-Emissions, Zero-Carbon, Sustainable Glass House in Stuttgart, Germany — Heat Mirror Technology

Who would have guessed that an entirely recyclable, zero-emissions, zero-carbon, sustainable house could be such a style icon? House R 128 by the architects at Werner Sobek brings the best of both worlds to the table.

Rising four stories in Stuttgart, Germany, this modern glass edifice has nothing to hide.

• The see-through house features a facade of triple-glazed windows that allow natural light to filter through and flood every room inside.
• The home’s front facade features photovoltaic panels that power the house and light it up when the sun goes down.
• Adding to its amazing sustainable features, the house also boasts geothermal energy and cooling.
• The modern modular design – including its wooden floor and facade – is designed for easy assembly and dismantling, so not only is this innovative house off-the-grid, it’s also reusable, and completely recyclable!

Accessible by a bridge above the kitchen and dining room, the 2,706-sq.-ft. home offers a warm welcome with a contemporary edge. Minimal style is king at House R 128, which has no interior walls, and a few modern pieces that characterize the home’s open-concept living areas.