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23-31 October 2027

Salta Heat House: Harvesting Extreme Heat

Extreme Heat for Regenerative Living

Hosted by XAARCHIVE

This project is now archived and was part of DDW23

Underground Single dwelling & bioplastic enclosure
Underground Single dwelling & bioplastic enclosure
Xaarchive Studio
An underground haven in Salta, Argentina, ingeniously utilizing excess heat for self-sustaining systems, paired with resource-efficient agriculture and a pioneering "heathouse." With Argentina's record-breaking heatwaves and dire crop losses, we embark on a mission to redefine survival.

Resilient Sustainability

Navigating heat, wildfire, and drought, our project pioneers responsive sustainability, fusing ancient wisdom and tech innovation. Amid economic fragility, our self-sufficient vision thrives through local materials, thermoelectric energy, and water-wise farming. A beacon of hope, shaping Argentina's resilient future.

AI's Creative Synergy

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into image generation offers a captivating realm where human creativity and technological tools converge. Illustrated through a visionary project addressing Argentina's challenges, this fusion transforms abstract ideas into vivid visuals, seamlessly harmonizing nostalgia and innovation. While exemplifying a symbiotic relationship between human inspiration and AI-enabled realization, this pioneering endeavor not only produces evocative imagery but also sparks a broader dialogue on the synergy between artistic expression and technological augmentation, redefining the contours of imaginative exploration.
The future kitchen
The future kitchen
Xaarchive Studio
Smart nourish
Smart nourish
Xaarchive Studio
Electric-powered underground aeroponics unit
Electric-powered underground aeroponics unit
Xaarchive Studio
Overground HeatHouse
Overground HeatHouse

About XAARCHIVE

XAARCHIVE STUDIO is a woman-led architecture and design studio. Our practice is often between the confines of nature and artificiality, aiming to design for a sustainable future, and reshape our relationship with nature and the non-human.