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- Estação Antártica Comandante Ferraz by Estúdio 41<a href="http://www.estudio41.com.br">Estudio 41</a> won an international competition to design the new Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Station with a striking clean-powered building that can withstand average temperatures of −70°F. Made from durable steel that requires very little maintenance and propped up on adjustable columns, the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/modular-design/">modular structure</a> consists of a series of blocks that serve different functions. If built on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keller_Peninsula">Keller Peninsula</a>, the 3,200 square meter scientific observation and research station will be powered by both wind and solar energy with ethanol as a backup in case of insufficient sun or wind.1
- Estação Antártica Comandante Ferraz by Estúdio 41Estudio 41 won an international competition with their design of a new Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Station for Brazil2
- Estação Antártica Comandante Ferraz by Estúdio 41The design calls for prefab construction with durable, environmentally sensitive materials3
- Estação Antártica Comandante Ferraz by Estúdio 41Comprised of blocks, the complex consists of living, social, and work areas4
- Estação Antártica Comandante Ferraz by Estúdio 41Energy is supplied by solar and wind with an ethanol backup system5
- Estação Antártica Comandante Ferraz by Estúdio 41The building is heated with radiative plates6
- Estação Antártica Comandante Ferraz by Estúdio 41A CO2 sensor and other technologies optimize ventilation to ensure safety and comfort.7