Wind turbine turned into compact living

A wind turbine nacelle was turned into a tiny house, showcasing innovative reuse of materials during the Dutch Design Week 2024. 

The nacelle houses the machinery of a wind turbine, such as the rotor and generator. It is made of glass-fibre reinforced plastic, which is both watertight and lightweight.

Tiny house – a small home made out of the nacelle of a decommissioned wind turbine. Photo: Jorrit Lousberg

The tiny house was conceived and designed by Superuse and constructed by Blade-Made and Woodwave. The 35 m2 habitable space retains the recognisable exterior of a wind turbine nacelle, while the interior has been redesigned to include living spaces. It is equipped with sustainable features, such as a heat pump and solar panels, and furnished with second-hand furniture and materials.

This project showcases the potential for repurposing wind turbine components and reducing the need for energy-intensive recycling processes. The tiny house was displayed at Dutch Design Week in October 2024.

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