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Living Walls and Natural Ventilation in a Community-Centric Timber Structure

Author:
Davide Cellini
Living Walls and Natural Ventilation in a Community-Centric Timber Structure
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Incorporating living walls and natural ventilation, this community-oriented timber structure enhances urban living through its focus on sustainability and social connection.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates living walls integrated into the building's ventilation system.
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Utilizes charred wooden shingles for improved durability and fire resistance.
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Designed with a central courtyard to enhance community interaction.
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Features a bent A-frame structure to optimize natural light and airflow.
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Employs cross-laminated timber panels for efficient construction and sustainability.

## Project Overview
Located in Krakow, Poland, the Oxygen Home serves as a community hub designed to foster environmental sustainability and social engagement. Developed as part of an architectural competition led by HMMD, the project emphasizes the integration of landscape and functional design to enhance urban living. The design embodies principles of organic architecture, aiming for harmony between built structures and their natural surroundings.

### Spatial Organization
The building features a central courtyard surrounded by various communal and functional spaces, promoting accessibility and interaction. The interconnected layout allows for both communal activities and areas designated for introspection, supporting a diverse range of uses. Ground-level amenities such as a library and playroom facilitate social interaction, while the upper floors host flexible workspaces, meeting rooms, and terraces, further encouraging collaborative and individual engagement.

### Material Selection
Material choices reflect a commitment to sustainability and connection to the environment. Extensive use of wood provides warmth and versatility, forming the primary material for the façade and interior surfaces. Glass is incorporated to maximize natural light and maintain visual links with the outdoors. Additionally, living walls and rooftop gardens enrich the aesthetics while improving air quality, reinforcing the project’s focus on ecological well-being. An innovative air purification system utilizes natural processes to enhance indoor air quality, further contributing to a healthy living environment.

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The Vancouver Tall Challenge: Building Higher Downtown is an international architecture competition organized by Buildner in collaboration with the City of Vancouver and the University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA). The competition invites architects, designers, planners, and creative thinkers to explore innovative approaches to tall buildings in Vancouver’s downtown core, focusing on sustainability, livability, urban density, public space, and the city’s strong connection to nature. As Vancouver continues to grow, participants are challenged to rethink how vertical development can enhance urban life and contribute to a more vibrant, inclusive, and resilient city identity.

The competition offers a total prize fund of $15,000 CAD, with winning proposals selected by an international jury of architects, planners, academics, and city-building professionals. Key dates include the final registration deadline on October 29, 2026, submission deadline on November 30, 2026, and winners announcement on January 26, 2027. Full competition details, requirements, and registration information are available at architecturecompetitions.com/VancouverTallChallenge

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