Lesene ovojne konstrukcije v Alpah, s poudarkom na slovenski alpski arhitekturi
Surfaces of wood construction in the Alps, with emphasis on Slovene alpine architecture

slovenian

2006

volume 58, issue 7/8

Slovenia 

Zveza lesarjev Slovenije
(Obvezni izvod spletne publikacije)

Alpine architecture must conform to extreme climate and relief, while assimilating with the natural surroundings at the same time. Covering structures analysis showed, that this has been known and taken into consideration by the early builders in the intact alpine environment. From those building shelter places, huts for shepherds, choppers and charcoal burners, to the ones who were building mountain huts. The only exception is a bivouac with its unique shape, independent from the characteristics of the regional environment. Shelters and huts were mostly made from local materials, from wood as a rule. Although there has been a big change in the building technique due to modem technology, wood still holds its position as the prevailing construction material. European mountain architecture is much alike regardless of different countries, while it is driven by climate and relief characteristics. It can be distinctively didtinguished only in contrast with the architecture in the valeys.

27.01.2010