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Sustainable shelter featuring cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles for extreme environments
Sustainable shelter featuring cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles for extreme environments
Rex Bombardelli
Nestled in the rugged Icelandic landscape, this sustainable shelter combines cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles to create a versatile and resilient oasis designed for those seeking refuge in extreme environments.
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Lightweight FRP Structure Offering Shelter and Mountain Views in High-Altitude Environments
Lightweight FRP Structure Offering Shelter and Mountain Views in High-Altitude Environments
Ryota Fukatsu
Crafted from lightweight Fiber Reinforced Polymer, this high-altitude structure ingeniously combines durability and thermal efficiency while offering breathtaking mountain views and essential shelter for its inhabitants.
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Compost Toilets Crafted from Structural Insulated Panels for High-Altitude Climbers
Compost Toilets Crafted from Structural Insulated Panels for High-Altitude Climbers
Donny Xie
Crafted from structural insulated panels to withstand extreme weather, the facility offers climbers on Mount Everest essential composting toilets that emphasize sustainability in one of the world's most challenging environments.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Skylights at High-Altitude Living Spaces
Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Skylights at High-Altitude Living Spaces
João Moraes, Dario Uriah
Integrating charred wooden shingles and expansive glass skylights, these high-altitude living spaces offer climbers a sustainable and communal refuge amidst the towering peaks of the Himalayas.
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Deployable Roof Structures With Fiber Reinforced Plastic Cladding In A High-Altitude Trekker Shelter
Deployable Roof Structures With Fiber Reinforced Plastic Cladding In A High-Altitude Trekker Shelter
Irina Kartun, Alika Son, Aleksandra Krasheninnikova
With a vibrant red fiber reinforced plastic cladding and a deployable roof designed to adapt to the harsh Himalayan climate, this shelter provides essential refuge for trekkers navigating one of the world's most challenging terrains.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Composite Materials Form A Embracing Shelter for High-Altitude Climbers
Charred Wooden Shingles and Composite Materials Form A Embracing Shelter for High-Altitude Climbers
Namhoon Kim, Siwon Choi, Seunghyuk Jeong
An embracing structure clad in charred wooden shingles and advanced composite materials offers climbers a secure and comfortable refuge against the harsh realities of Mount Everest.
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Self-Sustaining Cabin Constructed with ETFE and Thermal Performance Optimized for Polar Environments
Self-Sustaining Cabin Constructed with ETFE and Thermal Performance Optimized for Polar Environments
Joongho Lee
Crafted from lightweight ETFE and designed to interact with the glacial landscape, this portable cabin provides a self-sustaining sanctuary for trekkers seeking refuge in Iceland's challenging elements.
iceland cabin portable shelter sustainability etfe trekking modular winter insulation
Charred Wooden Shingles and Precast Panels in a Versatile Community Habitat
Charred Wooden Shingles and Precast Panels in a Versatile Community Habitat
Calvin Sin, Byron Sin, Chung Fai Lam
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and precast panels, this versatile habitat seamlessly integrates modern sustainability practices while providing a functional space for community engagement in Iceland's unique landscape.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Define Modular Shelter In High-Altitude Environment
Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Define Modular Shelter In High-Altitude Environment
Yusuf Burak Dolu, Gulnar Ocakdan Karaytug, Ufuk Pehlivan
Utilizing cross-laminated timber panels and a modular design approach, this high-altitude shelter harmonizes with its mountainous surroundings while providing comfort and community space for outdoor adventurers.
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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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Pyramidal Structure Crafted from Sustainable Timber and Polycarbonate for High-Altitude Sanitation
Pyramidal Structure Crafted from Sustainable Timber and Polycarbonate for High-Altitude Sanitation
Oliver Jordan
Crafted with a unique pyramidal form from sustainable timber and polycarbonate, this high-altitude facility redefines sanitation at Everest Base Camp, ensuring climbers have access to essential hygiene in one of the world's most challenging environments.
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Biopolymer-Folded Solutions for Sustainable Mountain Sanitation
Biopolymer-Folded Solutions for Sustainable Mountain Sanitation
Youna Lee, Hyunjin Lee, Eugene Shim
Biopolymer materials are ingeniously folded to create portable sanitation units that blend seamlessly into the rugged mountain landscape, providing climbers with essential facilities while minimizing environmental impact.
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Hexagonal Structure Featuring Aluminum Composite Panels and Solar Energy Solutions at Base Camp厕所
Hexagonal Structure Featuring Aluminum Composite Panels and Solar Energy Solutions at Base Camp厕所
Kateryna Cherednyk
Constructed with a hexagonal design utilizing durable aluminum composite panels and powered by renewable solar energy, this facility addresses sanitation needs for visitors at Base Camp, ensuring both functionality and environmental sensitivity in a challenging mountain landscape.
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Reflective Aluminum Facade and Elevated Concrete Structure for Sustainable Desert Living
Reflective Aluminum Facade and Elevated Concrete Structure for Sustainable Desert Living
Nathan Facuri
Elevated on reinforced concrete columns and enveloped in a reflective aluminum facade, this sustainable residence in the Mojave Desert seamlessly blends modern efficiency with environmental sensitivity, creating a retreat perfectly suited for off-grid living.
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Reflective Glass and Natural Stone Rest Stop Blending Seamlessly with the Himalayan Landscape
Reflective Glass and Natural Stone Rest Stop Blending Seamlessly with the Himalayan Landscape
Hyunwoo Kim, Yumin Lee, Byunghoo Kim
Mimicking the natural boulders of the Himalayas, this structure utilizes mirrored glass and native stone to create a seamless rest facility that enhances the climber experience on one of the world's most challenging mountains.
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Transparent Photovoltaic Glass and Composite Structures Shaping Sustainable Habitats on Mars
Transparent Photovoltaic Glass and Composite Structures Shaping Sustainable Habitats on Mars
Hao Wu, Yuqiu Wang, Dimeng Bao
Utilizing advanced composite materials and transparent photovoltaic glass, this habitat redefines sustainable living on Mars, integrating modular design with ecological systems to support human life in an extraterrestrial environment.
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Geothermal Shelter Crafted With Carbon and Cork for Extreme Environments
Geothermal Shelter Crafted With Carbon and Cork for Extreme Environments
Elina Shaymardanova, Elisabeth Gureeva, Merine Grigoryan, Alisher Abdulaev, Alisher Abdulaev, Alisher Abdulaev
Utilizing carbon and cork for superior insulation, this geothermal shelter is designed to withstand extreme conditions while providing a reliable living space for its occupants.
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Red Cladding and Modular Construction Provide Shelter in Iceland's Wilderness
Red Cladding and Modular Construction Provide Shelter in Iceland's Wilderness
Peter Williams
Constructed with robust aluminum panels and a vibrant red cladding, the cabins provide sustainable refuge in Iceland's wilderness, serving as a crucial shelter for trekkers amidst challenging natural conditions.
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Emergency Shelter Featuring Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Wooden Shingles in a High-Altitude Environment
Emergency Shelter Featuring Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Wooden Shingles in a High-Altitude Environment
yussef bravo
Nestled in the heights of the Himalayas, this emergency shelter seamlessly integrates cross-laminated timber and charred wooden shingles into a design that prioritizes safety and functionality for adventurers faced with the challenges of high-altitude trekking.
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Dynamic Rolling Shelter Constructed With Composite Panels and Energy-Harvesting Wind Turbines
Dynamic Rolling Shelter Constructed With Composite Panels and Energy-Harvesting Wind Turbines
Jirat Sojayapan
Constructed with innovative composite panels and equipped with wind turbines for energy generation, the rolling shelter adapts seamlessly to the harsh Himalayan landscape, providing a sustainable refuge for climbers and trekkers.
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