Nestle Tiny House: Wind Turbine Nacelle Gets a Second Life as Compact Living

Living inside a wind turbine might sound like something straight from a futuristic story, but thanks to a creative collaboration, it’s now a reality. The Nestle Tiny House is a unique project born from the efforts of Superuse Studios and Vattenfall. They transformed a decommissioned nacelle, the part that sits on top of a wind turbine, into a cozy, building code-compliant home that’s turning heads among tiny house fans and designers alike.

As wind farms age, thousands of turbines will be dismantled or replaced. While the foundations and technical parts like gearboxes or generators are relatively easy to recycle, finding meaningful ways to reuse larger structural elements is a challenge. Instead of melting or breaking these components down, why not give them a new lease on life as sustainable living spaces?

Designer: Superuse Studios

Vattenfall put this idea to the test by inviting four design teams to dream up second-life uses for turbines reaching the end of their run. Superuse Studios dove straight into the tough stuff, turning one of the smallest nacelles available into a functional, comfortable home. The nacelle they chose measures just four meters wide, ten meters long, and three meters high, originally part of a V80 2MW wind turbine at the Gols wind farm in Austria.

This particular turbine had an impressive career, generating 73 gigawatt-hours of clean electricity over two decades, enough to power over 29,000 homes for a year. Now, its nacelle sits at ground level, ready for a new chapter. From the outside, the structure still proudly displays its wind energy origins, retaining the signature streamlined shape and industrial finish that once soared 100 meters above the ground.

Step inside, and the transformation is clear. The interior has been thoughtfully designed to maximize comfort and usability. A compact kitchen, bathroom, and living space are tucked neatly within the curved walls, creating a homely atmosphere without sacrificing efficiency. Despite the nacelle’s tight proportions, the house meets building code requirements, making it suitable for everyday living or as a holiday retreat.

Modern touches help the Nestle Tiny House feel both innovative and practical. Renewable energy features like a heat pump, rooftop solar panels, and a solar water heater mean this mini home is ready for off-grid adventures. These sustainable features, combined with the upcycled shell, make it an inspiring model for eco-conscious living and creative reuse.

This project showcases how the push for sustainability in architecture can go beyond recycling materials to truly reimagining their purpose. By turning a wind turbine nacelle into a compact, livable space, Superuse Studios and Vattenfall have sparked new conversations about what’s possible when design meets environmental responsibility. For tiny home enthusiasts and designers eager for the next big idea, the Nestle Tiny House is proof that innovative living can start with one giant leap, straight from the skies.

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