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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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Charred Wooden Shingles and Stone Foundations Create a Harmonious Refuge in the Himalayas
Charred Wooden Shingles and Stone Foundations Create a Harmonious Refuge in the Himalayas
Kabindra Shrestha, Anushree Bajracharya
With a stunning facade of charred wooden shingles and a robust stone foundation, this mountain refuge seamlessly integrates sustainable materials and advanced ecological systems to provide a welcoming shelter for adventurers in the Himalayas.
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Weather Harvester Built With Local Stone And Timber for High-Altitude Shelter
Weather Harvester Built With Local Stone And Timber for High-Altitude Shelter
Azubike Ononye, Anna Haezebrouck, Obinna Nnamdi
Meticulously designed with a weather harvester and constructed from local stone and timber, this high-altitude shelter provides climbers and trekkers a sustainable refuge amid the challenging Himalayan landscape.
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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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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.
nepal toilet facilities modular sustainable climbers everest composting lightweight insulation
Woven Solar Fabric Huts Blending Natural Textiles with Mountaineering Functionality
Woven Solar Fabric Huts Blending Natural Textiles with Mountaineering Functionality
Jason Orbe-Smith, Jason Orbe-Smith
Woven solar fabric and recycled insulation create a unique shelter for climbers, seamlessly blending functionality with the vibrant traditions of Nepalese textiles while providing essential refuge in the Himalayan landscape.
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