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Project • By Simon Rastorguev • Regionals
Accessible Arctic
Project aims to economically develop the Arctic region. Key requirements for Arctic settlements include:
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— transportation accessibility;
— connection to the mainland;
— convenient housing locations;
— fast cargo delivery;
— availability of leisure and sports facilities;
— a comfortable indoor climate.
An example route between Arkhangelsk and Pevek (5,400 km) along the Arctic Ocean illustrates possible development paths for the region.
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Base Camp of Dome Modules
The camp is designed for 30-50 people and consists of dome modules with a radius of 6 meters, an area of 111.2 square meters, and a height of 5 meters. The modules can be joined together to crea... More
Project • By Charles Todd Helton Architect, Inc. • Shops
Camp Cho-Yeh Trading Post
This 4,400 square foot building is a retail/snack center at Camp Cho-Yeh, located in the wooded area of Livingston, Texas. The Trading Post is meant to be the hang-out center at the camp, a place to eat, shop, play, connect, and relax. It is situated on a sloped site in the middle of the camp ground, next to the new ropes course, surrounded by beautiful giant loblolly pines. More
Project • By Metcalfe Architecture & Design • Villages
Camp JRF Eco-Village
Camp JRF’s summer camp expansion harnesses the power of social experience, using a solar-powered, 6,000-square-foot performance building, yurts with communal fire pits, and a bathhouse with outdoor meeting areas. Metcalfe designed a sustainable campus for 90 residents by including solar hot-water heating, rain gardens, solar PV panels, recycled materials, decking made of recycled plastic, and energy-efficient lighting.
A mainstay of our approach is the involvement of stakeholders in the design process — in this case, camp counselors. Their input helped create opportunities for socialization that involve learning about the benefits of sustainable design. More