PALISADES GLACIER MOUNTAIN HUT
Alpine Hut Sustainable Building System

The proposed Glacier Mountain Hut a modular prototype for wilderness huts in the National Park System. The scheme uses pre-fabricated sleeping units that are raised above the ground plane to minimize the structures' impact on the natural features. The cabins are pre-fabricated structural units that can be transported to the site in sections by helicopter or truck. The south-sloping roof plane is a variable-function solar array that incorporates photovoltaic panels, thermal panels, passive panels, and cutouts open to the sky. Rainwater and snowmelt water are collected from 100% of the roof surface area and stored in cisterns. The roof assembly provides shaded and semi-weather-protected outdoor use areas.