project participant at A’AWARD DESIGN COMPETITION
• project description
The design of the Alpine bivouac is based on a concept of space minimum without leaving the comfort. The cell ecological proposal is thus revealed a mix of simplicity and high technology, reversibility and durability, easy detectability and feasibility.
The basic concept of the conformation-classical mountain slope or on any other form of landscape: the project may be installed on any type of slope, being arranged to support feet in hydraulic pistons adjustable steel according to requirements. Another theme from which match the design of the living cell is the telescope: the concept of the object as a tool that would give the possibility to have a privileged view of the panorama below, having the feeling of protection given by the thick layer of wood structure. All this has led to the definition of a block by the apparent simplicity of form, as the result of a long study of the proper proportions, related to the need to minimize the possible interior spaces.
The artifact consists of a large "U" upside down, with a variable section, which increases as it reaches the head of the same. The floor interior consists of a jump altitude, wanted with the aim of giving the opportunity to anyone from benefiting the bivouac, you can have your own view from the large window in the header.
The functional organization is very simple, since it is based on maximum use of space: after the first part of the input, intended for the storage of equipment, there is a first zone (A) with kitchen (A ') and a bathroom (A' ' ), equipped with sink, toilet and shower. Follows the "sleeping" (B) with the longitudinal arrangement of two rows of two beds each; Finally, after a drop of about one meter, the system is the living "(C) with side benches and a table removable and expandable, suitable for use by a maximum of 6 people. In the latter area are a further two folding beds. Finally there is a small outdoor loggia (D) from which you have a total view of the mountains.
The structural part of the support of the article is assigned to a system of prefabricated wooden panels type X-LAM, pre-shaped and assembled on site with L-shaped brackets of metallic bolted. The design choice is dictated by the desire to want to use in the structure, materials found on site (just as the wood) and easily transportable, being able to predict even the elitrasporto and edited in the site that requires a minimum processing time.
The structural part may also be coated with the metal wall of any color, so as to be one with the surrounding environment.
As regards the insulation, the solution adopted always focuses on the use of recycled materials and environmentally friendly such as wood wool. For its part, this type of material requires a considerable thickness to ensure proper thermal insulation; for this reason there are two insulating layers: one in the inner part with a thickness of 10cm and an outer "cladding" of about 5cm. To ensure adequate breathability of the cell housing, in the interior is placed a vapor barrier, while the exterior facades, a breathable cloth like "delta vent".
The coatings, internal and external, have been designed in a completely different way: the interior is characterized by a series of wooden slats placed horizontally, which run longitudinally for the whole body; at the extremes, these slats are met with the outer covering, designed in complete opposition: zinc-titanium plates of any color, material resistant and excellent durability, which is maintenance because, thanks to a self-cleaning coating, prevents the stationing of dirt, thereby avoiding any chemical attack.
The whole is then designed for maximum durability and ease of assembly.
The energy self-sufficiency is provided by solar panels on the roof, which give the right amount of energy required for lighting inside, to the plate in the kitchen and the boiler for heating water. The water supply is guaranteed by a system of recirculation of rainwater, which from a storage tank make drinkable water through a special purifier, or leads directly to the hot or cold water for use in the kitchen and bathroom. The disposal of solid and liquid waste is delegated to a storage tank type Imhoff removable for inspection for the purpose of cleaning and maintenance.
In conclusion, we specify the expected size that fall within the cubic volume required by the notice, a little more than 45m3, with a side smaller than 3,16m, a longer side of 11,46m, and a height ranging from 2.15m to 3, 60m.