Refuge Gervasutti Gives Climbers a Safe and Comfortable Shelter 9,300 Feet Up
Michael Hines — December 9, 2011 — Art & Design
References: leapfactory.it & designbuzz
LEAPFactory's Refuge Gervasutti may very well be the base camp of the future. Refuge Gervasutti is an eco-friendly shelter designed to give climbers a place to rest and recharge comfortably and safely.
Refuge Gervasutti is completely self-sustainable, generating 2.5 Kwh of electricity via the solar panels on its roof. The refuge is 100 square feet and weighs a mere 5,500 pounds. Refuge Gervasutti was recently installed onto Mt. Blanc in the Alps where it currently sits at 9,300 off the side of a cliff. Refuge Gervasutti could make mountain climbing safer and allow researchers to spend more time atop the world's highest peaks. You can check out real-world and concept shots of the Refuge Gervasutti here.
Refuge Gervasutti is completely self-sustainable, generating 2.5 Kwh of electricity via the solar panels on its roof. The refuge is 100 square feet and weighs a mere 5,500 pounds. Refuge Gervasutti was recently installed onto Mt. Blanc in the Alps where it currently sits at 9,300 off the side of a cliff. Refuge Gervasutti could make mountain climbing safer and allow researchers to spend more time atop the world's highest peaks. You can check out real-world and concept shots of the Refuge Gervasutti here.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Mountain Shelters - Creating more eco-friendly shelters for mountain climbers and researchers to safely rest and recharge atop mountains.
2. Self-sustainable Design - Developing self-sustainable designs for shelters and buildings through the use of solar panels and other sustainable technologies.
3. High-altitude Structures - Designing and building structures for use at high altitudes to accommodate climbers, researchers, and other outdoor enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Adventure Tourism - Creating eco-friendly and self-sustainable shelters for adventure tourists and climbers looking to explore remote areas of the world.
2. Renewable Energy - Incorporating self-sustainable designs for buildings and shelters using renewable energy sources such as solar panels.
3. Research and Exploration - Developing high-altitude structures to facilitate research and exploration of remote and hard-to-reach locations.
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