6. LIVE WILD H3340m
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
The highest-altitude hut reinterprets shelter as a landscape-integrated refuge, responding to extreme exposure along a windward ridgeline.
Form
A partially embedded structure is carved into the terrain, drawing from Lanyu’s underground dwellings and the compressive curved geometry of tents.
Climate Response
By reducing exposed surfaces and utilizing curved forms, the design mitigates strong winds and enhances stability in harsh alpine conditions.
Structural Detail
Concept
The design seeks a lightweight yet comprehensive structural response suited to extreme and exposed alpine environments.
Structure
The system references multi-segment tent poles, tensile tent structures, and material studies of rammed earth walls, integrating flexibility with mass.
Performance
This hybrid approach enhances structural resilience, reduces weight, and provides stability and protection under harsh climatic conditions.