Hukoy
Type:
Eco Campus
Location:
Mersin, Turkiye
Year:
2019
Client:
Future Schools
Area:
3200 sqm. /1700000 sqm.
A Campus Rooted in Ecology
Hukoy is an ecological accommodation, education, and recreation campus located in the fertile and warm climate of the Çukurova region in southern Turkey. Developed by an investor who leased the surrounding state forest, the campus was envisioned as a space for school activities and comfortable accommodation for students’ families. Situated 45 minutes from the nearest city, the campus embraces a countryside ethos, surrounded by dense pine forests and undisturbed nature.
Sustainable accommodation units designed with the materials inherent to their own place.
Year-round floating dwellings above the greenery, inviting one to witness the shifting seasons and the ever-changing rhythms of nature.
Minimal Intervention, Maximum Harmony
Spread across 17 hectares, the campus integrates accommodation, restaurant, education, sports, and entertainment units—totaling 3,000 m²—with minimal disruption to the natural landscape. The design process prioritized settling structures into existing clearings, avoiding damage to trees, shrubs, and the forest ecosystem. Micro-pile foundations minimized impact on tree roots, ensuring that the forest's integrity remained intact. All buildings were prefabricated in a factory using a lightweight steel system and then transported and rapidly assembled onsite.
Passive Comfort and Resource Cycles Hukoy’s construction emphasizes both comfort and ecological responsibility. Buildings were insulated to a 35 cm wall thickness, achieving passive house standards with cellulose-based materials, compressed straw bales, and natural breathable plasters. The campus is designed for closed-loop sustainability: rainwater harvesting addresses water needs, recycled black and gray water is reused, and organic compost from natural waste is generated for fertilization. This integrated approach positions Hukoy as a model for regenerative, nature-friendly campus development.
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