Publication: ARQUITECTURA INSULAR PARA LA CONSERVACION DE LA BIODIVERSIDAD ESTACION DE INVESTIGACION DE FLORA Y FAUNA EN JUAN FERNANDEZ
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2019
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ORELLANA BUSTAMANTE, PAULINA ALEJANDRA
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El Archipiélago de Juan Fernández en un lugar único en el mundo, por su nivel de especies
endémicas, posee más plantas endémicas por km2 que cualquier otro sistema insular
en el mundo. Pero las investigaciones realizadas dan cuenta que se encuentran gravemente
amenazadas, llegando a tal punto de que en la actualidad más del 75% de la flora endémica
se encuentra en peligro de extinción.
Estas investigaciones han llevado a que los organismos responsables de la Reserva
elaboren planes de manejo detallados, y se lleven a cabo iniciativas particulares para apoyar
estas directrices. Pese a esto es necesario un monitoreo constante y la elaboración de planes
de corto y largo plazo que se vayan ajustando a los resultados obtenidos.
Para esto se requieren espacios que permitan a científicos de diferentes lugares del
mundo hacerse participes de esta crisis ambiental. Actualmente la isla no cuenta con una
infraestructura óptima para el desarrollo de largo plazo o con un mayor nivel técnico, por lo
que se deben llevar muestras al continente para los estudios más avanzados, ya sea a universidades
o centros privados.
En la presente memoria se propone la creación de una estación de investigación de
flora y fauna, que cree espacios para el encuentro de científicos, visitantes y la comunidad,
que fomenten la colaboración y la difusión de avances y nuevos descubrimientos. Estos espacios
buscan solventar la falta de instalaciones apropiadas tanto para su estadía como para
el desarrollo de su trabajo.
La estación busca ser un hito que marque el inicio de la recuperación de las áreas en
peligro, es por ello que la arquitectura no puede verse como un modificador o generador de
formas, sino como un apoyo al equilibrio ecológico, poniendo como premisa básica la mínima
intervención de la naturaleza.
Esto se realiza con un análisis desde diferentes enfoques, para definir el emplazamiento
óptimo y además basándose en criterios de sustentabilidad, como privilegia la utilización
de materiales presentes en la isla.
The Juan Fernández Islands are a unique place in the world, due to their high level of endemic species; it contains more endemic plants by square mile than any other insular system in the world. But the research carried out indicate that they are heavily endangered, reaching such a point that actually more than 75% of the endemic flora are in danger of extinction. These studies have lead the institutions in charge of the biological reserve to elaborate elaborates Environmental Management Plans, and particular endeavors to support those guidelines. Despite this is it is necessary a constant monitoring and developing of short and long term plans that adjust to the results obtained. To accomplish this it is required spaces that allow scientist all over the world to participate in this environmental crisis. Currently the island doesn’t count with the optimal infrastructure to the development of long term studies or high technical level researches, which is why samples are required to be taken to the continent in order to carry out more advances studies, either by universities or privates centers. This essay proposes the creation of a flora and fauna research station, which creates spaces for scientist, visitors and the community, that encourage collaboration and diffusion of progress and new discoveries. These facilities intend to solve the lack of proper buildings, so much for lodging as for the carry out of their work. This station seeks to be a milestone that charts the way forward to the recovery of endangered areas. That is why the architecture can’t be seemed like a modifier or a shape generator, but as a support of the ecological balance, putting as its basic premise the minimal amount of the intervention of nature. This is achieved with a multi-method approach to define the optimal location, taken into consideration the sustainability criteria, such as favor the use of materials available on the island.
The Juan Fernández Islands are a unique place in the world, due to their high level of endemic species; it contains more endemic plants by square mile than any other insular system in the world. But the research carried out indicate that they are heavily endangered, reaching such a point that actually more than 75% of the endemic flora are in danger of extinction. These studies have lead the institutions in charge of the biological reserve to elaborate elaborates Environmental Management Plans, and particular endeavors to support those guidelines. Despite this is it is necessary a constant monitoring and developing of short and long term plans that adjust to the results obtained. To accomplish this it is required spaces that allow scientist all over the world to participate in this environmental crisis. Currently the island doesn’t count with the optimal infrastructure to the development of long term studies or high technical level researches, which is why samples are required to be taken to the continent in order to carry out more advances studies, either by universities or privates centers. This essay proposes the creation of a flora and fauna research station, which creates spaces for scientist, visitors and the community, that encourage collaboration and diffusion of progress and new discoveries. These facilities intend to solve the lack of proper buildings, so much for lodging as for the carry out of their work. This station seeks to be a milestone that charts the way forward to the recovery of endangered areas. That is why the architecture can’t be seemed like a modifier or a shape generator, but as a support of the ecological balance, putting as its basic premise the minimal amount of the intervention of nature. This is achieved with a multi-method approach to define the optimal location, taken into consideration the sustainability criteria, such as favor the use of materials available on the island.
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ESTACION DE INVESTIGACION , FLORA Y FAUNA , ARCHIPIELAGO JUAN FERNANDEZ