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LIVE WILD TAIWAN'S MOUNTAIN HUTS
Research Question
What is the ideal mountain hut for Taiwan’s Hundred Peaks under contemporary environmental and policy conditions?
Test Sites
Qilai Mountains × Four Altitudes × Four Environmental Conditions
Design Focus
Lightweight construction · Environmental sensitivity · Modular adaptability · Long-term sustainability
Design Process
Concept
At 3,265 m, the hut is conceived as a lighthouse in low-visibility alpine conditions, redefining the mountain shelter as a beacon for orientation and survival.
Material
Stone slabs and local rock are assembled into permeable gabion walls, combined with light-amplifying translucent panels to allow light to penetrate fog.
Function
The structure guides direction and provides essential protection, functioning as a minimal refuge in extreme ridgeline environments.
Structural Detail
Concept
Adapt the foundation and structure to rugged rock formations and steep alpine terrain while maintaining modularity and constructability.
System
Anchored steel footings and reinforced steel grade beams support modular components; customized connectors facilitate easy assembly at high altitude.
Benefit
Ensures structural stability on challenging terrain, simplifies high-altitude construction, and enables efficient modular deployment.