Ben Comber, an architectural designer by profession, has designed a sustainable building
that has been named An Alpine Renewal. This attention-grabbing building
has been crafted in a way, which will invigorate the Mt. Cheeseman ski
area.
An Alpine Renewal
An alpine renewal will let people absorb themselves completely in the
club field culture, which is truly unique and an impressive picture of
the alpine region. The design comprises cedar slates that make it
possible for the exterior of the building to form a beautiful
bond with the immediate environment. This connection is possible
because the cedar slates have been fitted thoughtfully in a vertical as
well as horizontal manner. The presence of active and passive systems
makes the building quite energy efficient. The eco friendly design has been achieved by making good use of natural elements, which include earth, water, snow and sun.
An alpine renewal has been created in such a manner that it responds
well to the alpine climate. The energy efficient construction is totally
functional and will unfurl features that are worth praising. The roof
of this building not only catches snow with the help of a shelving
system, but also provides protection against westerly winds. The snow
catchment features make sure that additional insulation is provided
without much effort. Excavation
has been reduced to great extent by modifying the form in such a way
that it matches with the land. A series of steps rule the form, which in
turn ensure that north glazing is increased.
The interior spaces have been made in an interesting manner and will
endow users with the flexibility to arrange the furniture as per their
requirement. This will give birth to a lively space that will be
arranged by users as per their whims and fancies. The inside of the
environmentally friendly building has been designed in a way that will
promote interaction between groups from different social backgrounds.
The living area will come wedged with a large bookcase
that will be piled with a lot of books. These books will be donated by
visitors and will help cultivate social connections in a healthy manner.
The building has been fitted with windows that will let visitors savor the beauty
of nature and also encourage natural ventilation. The designer has
tried to strike a balance between social interaction and privacy while
coming up with the sleeping arrangement. Apart from this, it will let
visitors submerge in the learning environment completely. The conference
space has been made in such a way that is detached from other spaces of
the building, hence encouraging complete learning.
The building features a geothermal heat
exchange that will provide additional heat, which will be regulated
through underfloor systems on each floor. Solar heat during winters by
the presence of a concrete floor on the lower floor that remains shaded
in summer. Nutrient rich water is made available because of the presence
of an environment septic tank system.
An alpine renewal is a great way to interact with nature while evoking
learning at the same time. It will help create a floating sensation,
which will mystify visitors as they form an eternal bind with the alpine
vista.
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