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These are some ideas we had on mind when we built the Ecocamp:
• Construct with what you have onsite and minimize the importation of materials that do not exist on place. Since the EcoCamp is built inside a National Park and that wood is from native forests not meant to be touched is that we decided to build the structures outside the park, with materials like galvanized iron, canvas and pine wood. This will allow us not to impact the Park and the surrounding areas by using materials from there and the chance to take them out when needed so;
• Minimize the constructed area and leave indoors only the necessary places such as dormitories, living room, dinning room, kitchen and bathrooms. Circulation areas consist in raised walkways open to rain, sun, and wind that allow guests to be constantly exposed to surrounding nature. Not to roof the circulation area allows an important reduction of constructed zones and therefore huge savings in materials;
• Geodesic domes, reminiscent of the Kawesqar hut, will be the basic building module. Animal skin coating should be replaced by sturdy clothing. Our domes have a solid structure of galvanized iron covered with canvas coating and filled with synthetic insulation;
• Avoid foundations. Terrain should be impacted as little as possible. We built raised platforms to support the domes and connect them with walkways. Each dome is an independent unit for sleeping only. |
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