Holt Watters Field Camp 

  • Design Award of Merit

Architects Colorado Building Workshop, The University of Colorado Denver

Photos Images 1,2,5,6 Rick Sommerfeld. Images 3 & 4 Rob Cleary

Location Livingston Island, Antarctica

About A new remote research facility, designed for NOAA's Antarctic Ecosystem Research Division, the field camp was designed to be prefabricated, lightweight, and maintenance-free. Comprising three main buildings and a remote penguin research center, the project features sustainable materials, energy-efficient systems, and biophilic design elements, supporting ongoing research while minimizing environmental impact. This project highlights collaborative efforts to balance social, environmental, and economic considerations in creating a durable and eco-friendly research facility.

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