'호주의 만리장성' 친환경 토벽 구조물 Eco-friendly "Great Wall of Australia" Naturally Protects Residents from Sweltering Outback Heat

산업과학 Construction,Science/디 자 인 Design2016. 1. 16. 21:48

Eco-friendly "Great Wall of Australia" Naturally Protects Residents from Sweltering Outback Heat

230m 길이의 단순해보이는 자연 자재와 흙으로 된 호주에서 가장 긴 이 토벽 구조물은 그리

폼나 보이지는 않는다.

루이지 로셀 건축회사는 호주 서부의 오지의 찌는 듯한 더위 때문에 소 목축 작업자들을

수용하기 위해서 모래언덕 끝자락에 만들었다.

루이지 로셀사는 '호주의 만리장성'이라고 명명된 이 토벽은 아주 단순하고 친환경을 고려해

디자인된 한 사례하고 말한다.

재료는 건설현장에서 버린 철분이 풍부한 모래가 섞인 점토와 인근 강에서 가져온 자갈로

주로 만들어졌다.

이 옛 건축공법은 지붕과 토벽의 외관으로 구성되어 있으며 내부는 외부의 뜨거운 열기에도

늘 시원하게 유지해준다.

by Ki Chul Hwang

Conpaper Editor Distributor

황기철 콘페이퍼 에디터

By Kristine Mitchell

Composed of 230m of simple, natural materials, this earthen structure may look unassuming, yet it is actually the longest rammed earth wall in Australia. Built to accommodate cattle workers during mustering season in the scorching Western Australia outback, the eco-friendly formation represents a shift in the approach to architectural design of this sort. Built by Luigi Rosselli Architects and tucked into the edge of a sand dune, this "Great Wall of Australia" is a brilliant example of simple, eco-conscious design.

The wall is constructed primarily using iron-rich, sandy clay obtained from the building site and gravel from a nearby river, which are bound together using water from a local bore (hole). This ancient technique forms the exterior façade, that is then built into a sand dune which forms the rear and roof of the building. Simple in theory, this results in a structure that naturally stays cool, even in the intense heat of the outback. The continuous building contains twelve earth-covered apartments, separated by angled verandas to maintain privacy. Designer Sarah Foletta creates an interior space with a minimalistic yet liveable style, and a central hub on top of the wall provides a place for residents to meet and socialize.

It may seem decidedly elementary, yet this natural, energy-efficient approach towards housing development will save time, money, and resources. The design has been acknowledged by Australian Institute of Architects, and hopefully represents a shift towards similarly eco-friendly architecture in the future.