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The environment in which is located the building was completely degraded (in the process of desertification, and with a high erosion, due to occasional floods caused by rain water. Therefore, in the first place has been enhanced a complete ecological reforestation, and carefully studying the most convenient location of the three buildings of the complex.


1. Building A is a center for cultural activities, training and research. At the same time is for youth accommodation with stays of varying lengths, as well as families on weekends. The architectural structure is very simple and consists of three parts. The central part is the reception and distribution space, and has three floors. The structure aisles meeting spaces and bedrooms around the corridors of distribution.


The project has been proposed as a model of sustainability extreme highly developed countries. The building completely self-sufficient in every way, offering every comfort.


2. Building B, is designed to workshops and educational activities.


The project has been proposed as a model of sustainability very low cost, therefore, can serve as reference for the development of less developed countries. It is an example of what can be done with very little, using all types of waste and reusable materials.


3. Building C is an Eco-Museum.


The project has been proposed as a model of sustainability vernacular, as it has a structure similar to the architectural vernacular of the area. The building has been built solely with waste and excess.


Materials left over from the construction of Building A, and recovered and reused materials, has built the building B. Materials left over from the construction of Building B, along with several residues, has been built Building C. Finally, with the few remaining waste has been built part of the furniture and filling have been used for the construction of small hills of soil in the forest area of ​​the complex.

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