Svart AS
Resort hotel · Glomfjord
Tor Føyns vei 7, 8160 Glomfjord, Norway
"Slated to open in 2022 at the base of the Svartisen glacier in northern Meløy municipality with panoramic views over Holandsfjorden, this 99-room, circular hotel is designed by Snøhetta to be highly sustainable and minimally invasive. Elevated above the water on criss-crossing natural wood poles, it features a solar-panel–clad roof intended to make the property energy-positive—generating more energy than it uses and even covering the energy needed for construction—and aims for carbon-neutrality, zero waste, and full off-grid operation within five years. The remote site is only reachable by an energy-neutral boat shuttle from nearby Bodø. On-site amenities include four restaurants offering locally inspired tasting menus (with produce from an on-site sustainable farm) and a 3,300-square-foot indoor-outdoor spa providing traditional Norwegian treatments using locally sourced products." - Sarah Buder
"Svart is the Arctic Circle's first energy net-positive hotel, designed by architects Snøhetta. The hotel, inspired by local fishermen's homes and fish-drying structures, is supported over the fjord on weather-resistant wooden poles that double as a summer boardwalk. It features a circular design with 360-degree views of the surrounding fjord and mountains. The Svart hotel aims to generate more renewable energy than required to build, operate, and demolish it over a 60-year period. The design incorporates rooftop solar panels, geothermal wells, and optimized building geometry to reduce energy consumption by 85 percent compared to contemporary hotels."
