Quaint and quirky yet energy-efficient, the super tiny house Nestlé was showcased at Dutch Design Week 2024 marking a successful collaboration between Swedish renewable energy company Vattenfall and Dutch architecture collective Superuse.
The one-off prototype repurposes a discarded nacelle—the top part of a wind turbine—into a fully functional tiny home. The nacelle came from a Vestas V80 wind turbine that generated green energy in Austria for 19 years before being decommissioned in 2023. Most parts of wind turbines can be recycled, but this project takes it a step further, transforming the nacelle into an inspiring example of creative reuse.
The compact home is 3.5 metres wide, 10 metres long, and 3.6 metres high. Nestlé features four roof-mounted solar panels that generate 1,800 watts of power—enough to meet its energy needs. Each panel operates independently and includes a micro-inverter, ensuring continuous power even if one panel fails. There’s also a charging socket for electric vehicles.
Despite its unconventional origins, Nestlé meets building codes and can be used as a permanent home or holiday retreat. Inside, its warm, wooden interior offers 387 square feet of living space, complete with a kitchen, bathroom, and cosy living area. A 50-litre solar-powered boiler supplies hot water, while air conditioning and a heat pump keep the space comfortable, even in freezing temperatures.
Project & Images: Vattenfall & Superuse
Article developed in collaboration with DesignWanted
