Journey to Zero with this Island Cabin

This summer, living with minimal emissions will be put to the test. Neste, which is dedicated to exploring new ideas for a cleaner future, is building a prototype of a cabin that has a minimal environmental impact in terms of both carbon dioxide emissions and concrete impact on nature. The Nolla (= zero) cabin, designed by Finnish designer Robin Falck, is located just outside Helsinki city center, on the Vallisaari island. The cabin has been built from sustainable materials and is designed for a simple lifestyle with minimal to no emissions, while blending with the beauty of the surroundings.

 

Placing the compact and mobile cabin on its private lot does not require a construction permit and it has been designed to use building materials as effectively as possible. The cabin for one or two is the size of a small bedroom and can be assembled and transported without heavy machinery, leaving the environment nearly untouched. The Nolla cabin was designed by Finnish designer Robin Falck, whose earlier design, Nido cabin, has been globally acknowledged.

The Nolla cabin introduces solutions for minimizing emissions, such as an energy supply that is entirely renewable with electricity generated by solar panels, and stove, reserved for cooking and heating, running entirely on Neste MY Renewable Diesel made 100% from waste and residue. The Aava Lines raft operating between Helsinki and Vallisaari will also run on Neste MY Renewable diesel that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%.

“With the Nolla cabin, we want to offer visitors the possibility to experience modern cabin life in the realm of nature, with minimal emissions. An ecological lifestyle does not only require giving up unsustainable commodities, but also discovering modern, sustainable solutions that can be used instead. This has been an essential part of the design process,” said designer Falck.

Photos courtesy of Neste