How can we design temporary housing for the most extreme of climates?
Mountain Shelter
Slovenia, Julian Alps
Harvard Graduate School of Design | Design Research
The Mountain Shelter prototype is an ultralight, modular housing unit serving hikers in the Julian Alps in Slovenia.
Structural model
Structure inspired by nature
The Tree/House is light in its material composition. A tight weather-proof fabric stretches between the aluminum structural elements. The textile membrane decreases the shelter’s thermal mass and exterior surface area. With the lowered thermal mass, heat generated by bodies can quickly warm the vertical volume. The prototype provides a passive survival solution for extremely cold climates.
Modular design allows for easy installation in remote areas
Design to be hiked in and assembled on-site.
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