Experiencing nature from your private Bubble

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margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; " src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018032828if_/http://badge.stumbleupon.com/badge/embed/5/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gizmag.com%2Ftransparent-bubble-domed-huts%2F19236%2F" width="50" height="60" id="iframe-stmblpn-widget-1"></iframe></div> <div class="as_button"><div class="pin-it-button" data-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018032828oe_/http://www.gizmag.com/transparent-bubble-domed-huts/19236/" data-image="http://images.gizmag.com/hero/bubbletree-23.jpg" data-description="The Bubble collection is a range of portable transparent domed huts, created by French designer Pierre Stephane Dumas. 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The idea behind his Bubble collection was to create a temporary leisure accommodation that had the least impact on the surrounding environment, whilst also giving the impression of being amongst nature. The range includes the BubbleTree, CristalBubble, BubbleLodge and BubbleRoom, which are all suitable to spend a night in, without disturbing the natural surroundings.</p> <ul id="gallery_images"> <li><a href="/web/20121018032828/http://www.gizmag.com/transparent-bubble-domed-huts/19236/picture/137877/" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018032828im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/bubbletree-0.jpg" title="The CristalBubble (Image by BubbleTree)" alt="The CristalBubble (Image by BubbleTree)"/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20121018032828/http://www.gizmag.com/transparent-bubble-domed-huts/19236/picture/137878/" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018032828im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/bubbletree-1.jpg" title="The BubbleTree (Image by BubbleTree)" alt="The BubbleTree (Image by BubbleTree)"/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20121018032828/http://www.gizmag.com/transparent-bubble-domed-huts/19236/picture/137879/" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018032828im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/bubbletree-2.jpg" title="The CristalBubble (Image by BubbleTree)" alt="The CristalBubble (Image by BubbleTree)"/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20121018032828/http://www.gizmag.com/transparent-bubble-domed-huts/19236/picture/137880/" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018032828im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/bubbletree-3.jpg" title="The BubbleRoom (Image by BubbleTree)" alt="The BubbleRoom (Image by BubbleTree)"/></a></li> <li id="view_all"><a href="/web/20121018032828/http://www.gizmag.com/transparent-bubble-domed-huts/19236/picture/137877/" class="blue">View all<br/></a></li> </ul> <div class="clear_both"></div> <p>"I designed this eccentric shelter with the goal to offer an unusual experience under the stars while keeping all the comfort of a bedroom suite," says Dumas. "Bubble huts are for me like an ataraxic catalyst, a place apart where getting rest, breathing and standing back".</p> <p>Additionally, the unique design and geometry of the Bubble creates a silencing acoustic effect. "Noises coming from the outside are reduced and noises coming from the inside echo towards the sphere's hub. This echo drives people to speak quietly bringing about a feeling of appeasement favorable to have a nap," explains Dumas.</p> <div style="width: 529px; height: 354px; " class="article_img"><a href="/web/20121018032828/http://www.gizmag.com/transparent-bubble-domed-huts/19236/picture/137881/" target="_blank"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018032828im_/http://images.gizmag.com/inline/bubbletree.jpg" width="529" alt="The CristalBubble (Image by BubbleTree)"/></a></div> <p>Installation of the Bubbles is reportedly quick and easy. Featuring an air renewal system, the Bubble maintains its sphere shape by utilizing a blower that constantly creates soft pressure against the walls. This air pressure also avoids moisture problems and provides a constant flow of fresh air into the interior of the bubble.</p> <p>The CristalBubble and the BubbleRoom can fit a king size bed, and feature an entry lock offering a space for personal belongings. All Bubble huts are 4 meters (13 feet) in diameter and are made of reinforced, anti-fire and ultraviolet-protective plastic. Each hut comes with a wooden floor (separable in 9 or 10 parts), a portable blower with filter, a protective cover and a transport bag.</p> <p>These Bubbles don't come cheap, however. 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Australian born, Bridget currently resides in Rome and when not scribbling for Gizmag, she spends her time developing new web series content and independent cinema.   <a href="/web/20121018032828/http://www.gizmag.com/author/bridget-borgobello/">All articles by Bridget Borgobello</a> <br class="clear_both"> </div>  <div id="tags"> <span class="title">Tags</span> <div class="dotsontop"> <ul> <li>» <a href="/web/20121018032828/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/bubble/" rel="tag">Bubble</a></li> <li>» <a href="/web/20121018032828/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/portable/" rel="tag">Portable</a></li> <li>» <a href="/web/20121018032828/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/sphere/" rel="tag">Sphere</a></li> <li>» <a href="/web/20121018032828/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/treehouse/" rel="tag">Treehouse</a></li> </ul> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> </div> <div id="bing_unit"></div>  <span class="title" id="comments">7 Comments</span> <div class="dotsontop"> <div id="comment-68875" class="a_comment"> <p>With a totally clear transparent surface how does it no become an oven on a sunny day? </p> <span class="name">yrag</span><br> <span class="date"> 15th July, 2011 @ 08:17 pm PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-68941" class="a_comment"> <p>$11,000 to sleep inside what is essentially the same as a jumping castle. what a joke. </p> <span class="name">Denis Klanac</span><br> <span class="date"> 17th July, 2011 @ 12:10 am PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-68980" class="a_comment"> <p>I think this would be really great in a COOL temperate climate. </p> <p></p> <p>Rather voyeristic too. </p> <span class="name">Mr Stiffy</span><br> <span class="date"> 17th July, 2011 @ 08:50 pm PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-69046" class="a_comment"> <p>let me try one for free i will do a blog from different locations in northern Canada i am optimistically skeptical at this point. </p> <span class="name">Bill Ray Odermatt</span><br> <span class="date"> 18th July, 2011 @ 07:21 am PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-69061" class="a_comment"> <p>for the same price can buy a floating one with electrical propulsion </p> <span class="name">Peter Jacops</span><br> <span class="date"> 18th July, 2011 @ 08:18 am PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-69289" class="a_comment"> <p>It's awesome, but the price is ridicolous. </p> <span class="name">Krister Knutars</span><br> <span class="date"> 19th July, 2011 @ 09:22 am PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-70861" class="a_comment"> <p>I've seen these run as mobile hotels - the first picture in the article is taken just near where I live in France. 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