SYNTHESIS
In this province, we do not expect Forest Service
visitors or employees to survive without air
conditioning. We do try, however, to learn from
the past that structures designed to suit the
climate require less energy (and money) to cool.
The structures of this province should be placed
harmoniously within the landscape to afford a
generous interplay with the many bogs, marshes,
and slow-moving rivers. Boardwalk entries and
buildings raised on pilings above wet earth
are only two possibilities to site buildings
within this ecologically rich
but fragile setting.
Figure of Utilitarian structure with:
Effective ventilation and
Large, operable openings
Figure of Toilet facility with:
Simple roof with effective,
protected ventilation
This provinces light-colored, airy structures
should also appear structurally light rather
than heavy. Gigantic logs and boulders are not
suitable for exposed posts, beams, or trusses.
Using smaller-dimension structural members
will complement the slender loblolly pines and
hardwoods of the forests.
Figure describing characteristics of a Ranger station/office:
Simple hip roof with broad overhangs
Broad porch in subtractive volume
Extensive windows
Raised structure
Vegetation retained for shade or cleared for airflow
CCC tradition
Figure of Picnic table with
thick planks (34")
Figure describes characteristics of a Utilitarian structure including:
Main elements adhereing
to the Southeastern
expression while remaining
inexpensive and functional
Effective screening with
landscaping and
Open air flow
SOUTHEAST
Figure describes characteristics of an Interpretive shelter:
Simple, hipped roof form
Openly expressed structure for maximum airflow
Figure describes characteristics of a Toilet facility:
Simple gable roof
Slender structure and
Open screened ventilation