The Stamp House: a self-sustaining, solar-powered cyclone shelter
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Constructed on a small patch of land in the middle of a pond, much of the Stamp House is comprised of a mixture of new and used concrete, which provides insulation to keep the temperature more constant throughout the year
Constructed on a small patch of land in the middle of a pond, much of the Stamp House is comprised of a mixture of new and used concrete, which provides insulation to keep the temperature more constant throughout the year
The designers worked with local environmental groups, like the Department of Environment and Resource Management and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, to ensure the project's water system did not interfere with the natural ecosystem
Huge cantilevers prevent water from seeping in and CWA claims the entire structure can stand up to a Category 5 cyclone
Huge cantilevers prevent water from seeping in and CWA claims the entire structure can stand up to a Category 5 cyclone
Visitors reach the house on a raised walkway that stretches over the pond waters to dry land
The Stamp House's main eco-friendly feature though is it's expansive water system, which is capable of harvesting up to 250,000 liters of water for home use and irrigation
Designed by Charles Wright Architects, the Stamp House in Queensland, Australia, is a self-sustaining home that can withstand a Category 5 cyclone
The Stamp House's main eco-friendly feature though is it's expansive water system, which is capable of harvesting up to 250,000 liters of water for home use and irrigation
The Stamp House was recently completed in the Far North Queensland area, but there has been no word yet on what function it will serve
Article Summary
Thanks to its tropical climate, Far North Queensland (FNQ), Australia, is a place where residents regularly have to deal with threats from the environment in the form of cyclones, while being mindful of their impact on the environment. One architectural firm has constructed a building that attempts to address both concerns simultaneously. Designed by Charles Wright Architects, the Stamp House in FNQ is a self-sustaining home that's sturdy enough to withstand a Category 5 cyclone.
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