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Rainwater Harvesting Shelter Crafted from Slate and Laminated Wood in the Himalayas
Rainwater Harvesting Shelter Crafted from Slate and Laminated Wood in the Himalayas
Otto Heinonen
Crafted from locally sourced slate and laminated wood, the shelter employs an innovative rainwater harvesting system to provide a sustainable refuge for trekkers in the rugged Himalayan landscape.
himalayas mountain hut shelter sustainability trekking nepal communal water harvesting modular wood
Mountain retreat featuring gabion construction and passive solar design with sustainable materials
Mountain retreat featuring gabion construction and passive solar design with sustainable materials
Raja Mohd Fairuz, Arunima Chatterjee, Mao Yin Hui, Nurul Firzanah Bte Mohd Fitri
Nestled in the Himalayas, this mountain retreat seamlessly integrates traditional materials like gabion baskets and lime mortar with passive solar design to create a sustainable haven that respects both its rugged surroundings and the community it serves.
nepal mountain shelter community sustainable vernacular retreat residential eco-friendly climatology
Charred Wooden Shingles Adorn A Sustainable Community Space Anchored In Local Timber
Charred Wooden Shingles Adorn A Sustainable Community Space Anchored In Local Timber
DIL PHAGAMI MAGAR, Abhishek Rai, Bikrant Pakhrin, Kalpana Rai
With charred wooden shingles and locally sourced timber harmoniously integrated into its design, the community space emerges as a sustainable retreat that fosters connection while reflecting the regional heritage of the Himalayas.
nepal communal mountain living local sustainable cultural timber community residential
Cloud-Like Huts Crafted from Local Adobe and PTFE Membrane for Himalayan Shelter
Cloud-Like Huts Crafted from Local Adobe and PTFE Membrane for Himalayan Shelter
Makoto Yamaguchi, Scott Beer
Crafted from local adobe and a lightweight PTFE membrane, these modular huts provide sustainable shelter while seamlessly blending into the Himalayan landscape, offering a unique haven for trekkers and local communities alike.
nepal huts sustainability modular community local materials ecological weather resistance harsh climate tourism
Sal Wood Construction Featuring Adobe and Stone Elements in A Himalayan Community House
Sal Wood Construction Featuring Adobe and Stone Elements in A Himalayan Community House
ARUNIMA GANGULI, TANVI GUPTA, RAUNAK SINGH REKHI, PRABHNOOR SINGH
Constructed with local sal wood and adobe, this community building employs traditional materials to create a sustainable living space that integrates seamlessly into the majestic Himalayan landscape.
nepal residential sustainability community modular local materials mountains flexibility tradition thermal
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