crowned by a large helical ramp at the entrance that celebrates universal accessibility, becoming the symbol and space of identity congregation for the school and its community. At the structural level, a system of prefabricated concrete pillars and beams was chosen to support a large roof that contains the educational and circulation areas. This structure of large spans is broken to recognize the elevation and the internal uses, configuring a continuous volume inserted in its context. At the same time, this construction solution made it possible to efficiently manage costs and execute the work in 13 months during the pandemic. For the design and operation, solutions based on nature and energy efficiency were achieved. From its landscaping, with low water consump- tion flora, to the cross ventilation and natural lighting, together with a drainage system that promotes the infiltration of rainwater to replenish the water table. !
The use of prefabricated components permitted longer lengths and squarer standard lengths, in addition to pieces with monolithic geom- etries such as the staircase, making it possible to create spaces with dimensions and proportions typical of other construction systems such as reinforced concrete and steel. The prefabricated timber system offers construction with low C02 emissions and at the same time considerably reduces debris, noise, and air pollution during construction. !
05_ CAFÉ EL ULMO
The Café El Ulmo is located in the Hot Springs of Aguas Calientes, the gateway to the Puyehue National Park, and en route to the Antillanca Ski Center. The building is located on the west side of the road and parallel to it, as a way to create a new space, or central plaza, around which most public programs of the hot springs can be articulated: the Conaf information office, the indoor thermal pool, the outdoor pool and the suspension bridge over the Chanleufú River. The technology used in the project is based on the system developed by the Furó Company using prefabricated structural laminated wood frames with EPS insulating blocks, which are assembled consecutively every 60 cm to configure the volume longitudinally. The main advantages of this system are: -Precision, industrialization, and prefabrication. -Efficiency (speed/cost): very fast assembly of the heavy work and without the need for skilled labor. -A high quality engineered laminated timber structure and long life span. -A high-performance thermal envelope.
04_ THE MAITEN HOUSE CACHAGUA
This coastal house was designed to accommodate more than one family at a time. It consists of ample living spaces on the first floor, and on the second floor, the number of bedrooms was chosen for their spaciousness. On the first floor, there is also a service area, a studio with independent access, covered parking, terraces, and a swimming pool. The building is organized around a courtyard, which articulates and organizes the different spaces, providing natural light to all the rooms and, at the same time, allows for cross ventilation. On the second floor, an exterior perimeter corridor with adjustable louvers acts as a solar control system and also manages the views and privacy towards the neighboring buildings. The project was made entirely of wood and combined two construction systems: post and beam and framed panels. The post and beam system was made of glued laminated timber (GLT) and was mainly used on the perimeter of the house to achieve transparency. All GLT elements were brought to the site as prefabricated compo- nents and machined by a CNC robot, creating complex assemblies that allowed them to be put together like a Meccano. The panels are also prefabricated and were assembled on-site. The structural challenge was to achieve the necessary rigidity of the construction elements, particularly around the courtyard, and for this purpose, midply panels were used.
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