This project responds to the uneven distribution of water resources and water applications currently on the site. It also responds to the increase in extreme climate conditions: dry springs and soaking summers. As it is one of the ancestral areas of the Native Americans and contains a sacred site, my project aims to function as a light plug-in that could potentially expand in the future without causing any danger to the site. The building’s mechanics support infrastructure to store water above-ground during wet summers and redistribute it during dry spring seasons, preparing for future changes in the climate. This architecture stores water at higher altitudes, preventing it from disappearing during its journey to lower lands. Structurally, the building references the form of a Native American wigwam, specifically its semi-permanent nature. The structure is moveable and easy to plug in on-site to adapt to changing realities caused by climate change. The sharing of architectural structures proposes the possibility of a modular future where accommodations for humans, plants, and animals can be easily replicated with environmentally sustainable technologies.
