Award winner
Hygro Shell
Authors: Lan Hu, Jungmin An
Advisor: Maria-Paz Gutierrez
University: University of California, Berkeley
Category: Building with Ecological Systems
Description
Hygro ShellAt an altitude of 5000 m, the Chajnantor plateau is characterized by extreme and hostile conditions. The icy winds and the dry thin air make living here practically impossible.
The design confronts the extreme conditions with a synergy of working methods, accomplishing an oasis for a research team of astronomers. The membrane system (hygroshell) is an answer to the dynamic environmental conditions, concentrating and using the scarce condensation.
Jury statement
The jury commends the intensive examination in the analysis and technical comprehension of the basic topic. The work demonstrates in subtle way, how technical innovation can take part in our daily lives and function in an eco-friendly way.
