For those who are planning an adventurous trekking trip to high altitudes and are looking for some fun filled luxury options, the LEAP (Living Ecological Alpine Pod) is something that is a must for you. Located in the shadow of icy backgrounds, the Alpine huts are designed by Luca Gentilcore and Stefano Testa in Italy with the help of CRT Foundation and Goretex. These sophisticated, environment friendly huts are technologically advanced that are prefabricated and assembled offsite.
These huts are perfect replacements for the traditional camp huts or tents that are neither safe nor environment friendly. Fast getting popular amongst the Alpine mountaineers, these pods are all set to be installed on the glacier Fréboudze, the Mont Blanc and Lyskamm, Monte Rosa. The pods are effortlessly installed and transported through helicopter. Besides the modest luxury facilities, the pods are also designed with state of art technology to sustain any kind of atmospheric pressures while it is perched atop a rock. The outer body of the hut has photovoltaic film that will provide constant energy to run the equipments installed inside the pod. The pod has four units namely; dining room, entrance units, unit bed and bathroom unit with 12 additional beds. This structure is a perfect example of luxury in limited space and it utilizes its restricted space in an efficient way. The interior has been crafted with hi quality robust material, keeping the safety and durability in mind. The pod is equipped with hi tech devices such as web cam, emergency rescue communication, temperature control units all connected with rescue headquarters.
The pod has a dining unit with pantry that has an electric induction unit for hassle free cooking. There are several adjustable bed units that can be modified according to the number of users. Most importantly the pod is equipped with biological toilet that sets out the waste without polluting the environment. The hut also has a drying and storage rack along with a rescue equipment compartments. The person living in it can also enjoy the scenic beauty as the pod has vast window outlets. The modules/units can be customized according to the specific need of the user.
The replacement of any module can be done easily as every unit is detachable and can be lifted effortlessly with a helicopter. As the pod is completely environmental friendly it leaves no permanent mark on the location it was placed. The designers have left no stone unturned to deliver the best out of the ecologically certified materials so that the visitors can marvel at the beauty of the snow peaked mountains in the vicinity and safety of these pods.