Up There; The trail towards a more sustainable alpine hut

A renovation project for Rifugio Carducci, 2297 mt. Alta Val Giralba, Dolomiti, Italy

Master thesis (2021)

Authors

F. Longo Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

H.A. van Bennekom History, Form & Aesthetics - Architecture and the Built Environment (mentor)
G. Koskamp Design of Constrution - Architecture and the Built Environment (graduation committee member)
A.A.J.F. van den Dobbelsteen Climate Design and Sustainability - Architecture and the Built Environment (graduation committee member)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment, Architecture and the Built Environment
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Published Date

13-09-2021

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

Focusing on Rifugio Carducci, an alpine hut in Dolomiti, Italy, this graduation project researched the interrelationships between user, building, and environment, designing an expansion and renovation project with the aim of making the refuge an integral and positive part of its ecosystem. The project proposes the of hydrogen as main energy carrier, given the availability of rainwater and highly efficient solar panel thanks to the altitude. The hut's renovation is achieved through prefabricated timber elements aimed at sheltering the shelter.