The Mililani Mauka wildfire in Hawaii has burned 1,681 acres of steep terrain, including private lands, Kamehameha Schools lands, and the Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge. The fire is now 90% contained, with crews working to improve the fire perimeter and identify areas of residual heat. The area is home to at least 22 federally listed species and efforts are underway to develop a post-fire restoration plan.
The Hachi Cabin, located in southern Chile, is a single large space designed to preserve the existing trees and make the most of light and heat. The cabin has three levels, with level changes used to mark the difference between areas. The project has a rustic appearance with vitrified concrete flooring, white bone-painted plasterboard walls and ceilings, and old bridge structures from the area used for visible wood elements. The exterior is covered with pre-painted black zinc, except for the volume that advances towards the north, which was covered with local stone.
