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Charred Wood Shingles and Recycled Materials Shape a Sustainable Alpine Retreat
Charred Wood Shingles and Recycled Materials Shape a Sustainable Alpine Retreat
Ah lam Lee
Constructed with charred wood shingles and recycled materials, the design exemplifies sustainable practices while serving as a modular retreat for climbers in the rugged landscape of Gorakshep.
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Elevated Air Chambers and Thermal Mass Create A Sustainable Mountain Refuge Using Concrete and Wood
Elevated Air Chambers and Thermal Mass Create A Sustainable Mountain Refuge Using Concrete and Wood
Pilar Giraldo Rivera, Efraín Cardenas Osorio, Jose Miguel Hurtado Henao, Diana Alejandra Tabarquino Mora
Elevated air chambers and an aerodynamic roof shape enhance thermal performance and comfort in a sustainable mountain shelter designed for climbers navigating the challenging terrain of the Himalayas.
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Gabion Walls and Membrane Roof Create Eco-Friendly Refuge in High-Altitude Terrain
Gabion Walls and Membrane Roof Create Eco-Friendly Refuge in High-Altitude Terrain
Piotr Czarnecki, Jędrzej Przyłuski, Alicja Tomaszewicz
Constructed with local gabion walls and a distinctive membrane roof, this high-altitude hut provides a sustainable haven for trekkers seeking refuge amidst the rugged Himalayan landscape.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Views Define Sustainable Structure in the Swiss Alps
Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Views Define Sustainable Structure in the Swiss Alps
Giovanni Pagnamenta
Nestled amidst the breathtaking backdrop of the Matterhorn, a structure clad in charred wooden shingles offers panoramic vistas while serving as a multifunctional space for hikers and cyclists in the Swiss Alps.
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Charred Shingles and Corten Steel Uniting Flexible Living Spaces in the Alpine Landscape
Charred Shingles and Corten Steel Uniting Flexible Living Spaces in the Alpine Landscape
Richard Kleinig
Emphasizing the use of charred shingles and Corten steel, this alpine living complex seamlessly integrates modular units with adaptable layouts to foster community engagement and interaction within a stunning natural landscape.
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Bamboo-Clad Refuge With Photovoltaic Integration Nestled Among Alpine Vistas
Bamboo-Clad Refuge With Photovoltaic Integration Nestled Among Alpine Vistas
Filomena Visone, Adrian Eugen Cornea
Nestled among the alpine vistas, a bamboo-clad structure integrates rainwater harvesting and solar panels to provide a sustainable retreat for nature enthusiasts seeking refuge in the mountains.
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Eco-friendly mountain shelter utilizing bamboo and hydrophobic materials for sustainable living in alpine environments
Eco-friendly mountain shelter utilizing bamboo and hydrophobic materials for sustainable living in alpine environments
Katarzyna Bartel, Marta Jasinska, Magdalena Koczewska, Magda Stepniak
Nestled in the Himalayas, this eco-friendly mountain shelter cleverly integrates bamboo and plastic-digesting fungi with a geodesic dome structure, offering a sustainable haven for climbers while harmonizing with the natural landscape.
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