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Self-Shading Structures with Recycled Rubber and Collaborative Green Spaces in Urban Senior Housing

Self-Shading Structures with Recycled Rubber and Collaborative Green Spaces in Urban Senior Housing

Nathan Vincent Ma, Salonee Ghosh

Recycled rubber flooring, modular housing units, and integrated bioswales create an accessible and climate-resilient environment aimed at fostering intergenerational connections within urban senior living.

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Charred Wood Shingles and Expansive Glass Envelop a Compact Urban Dwelling

Charred Wood Shingles and Expansive Glass Envelop a Compact Urban Dwelling

Daniel Micah Edlesonstein, Jeffrey Lee Edleson

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and expansive glass, the design creates a seamless connection with nature while addressing urban housing needs in a compact living unit.

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Superinsulated Single-Level Living with Structural Insulated Panels

Superinsulated Single-Level Living with Structural Insulated Panels

Rebecca Wolfe

With a focus on superinsulated performance and modular construction techniques, the design integrates structural insulated panels to create accessible, single-level living units that effectively address the need for affordable housing in urban environments.

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Modular Living with Cross-Laminated Timber in Corner Lots

Modular Living with Cross-Laminated Timber in Corner Lots

Sunghwan Um

Modular units constructed with Cross-Laminated Timber create flexible living spaces in South Los Angeles, designed to adapt as community gathering spots or Accessory Dwelling Units.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Concrete Create Adaptive Family Living Spaces

Matthew Brent Karau, Jussi Ängeslevä, Gerald Jason Angelo Abesamis Cruz

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and durable concrete, the design offers a flexible living environment that adapts to changing family dynamics while prioritizing sustainability and functionality.

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Thermally Modified Timber Cladding and Natural Ventilation in Compact Residential Spaces

Thermally Modified Timber Cladding and Natural Ventilation in Compact Residential Spaces

Kathleen Bridget Stranix

Utilizing thermally modified timber cladding and optimized natural ventilation, this compact residential unit redefines small-scale living through its thoughtful integration of sustainable materials and efficient space design.

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Mass Timber Retreat with Hydroponic Integration in Portugal

Mass Timber Retreat with Hydroponic Integration in Portugal

Sophia Smith

Equipped with a mass timber structure and a hydroponic greywater treatment system, the design showcases a coastal living solution that maximizes sustainability while providing adaptable, compact spaces for everyday use.

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Box Rib Structure Enhances Compact Living with Integrated Community Garden

James Donaldson

The use of box rib construction and integrated community gardens creates a resilient and sustainable microhome that promotes both individual living and social interaction.

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Living Well: a Residential Model for Active Ageing

Living Well: a Residential Model for Active Ageing

Kristina Klimova

This residential complex is designed to enhance active ageing to support its elderly residents. It prioritizes autonomy and community engagement, offering a unique blend of individual living spaces and communal areas.

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A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

Sadyr Khabukhayev, Raikhan Seilova

Located within a uniform residential landscape in the United Arab Emirates, the design introduces a contemporary response to the region’s repetitive built environment. It proposes a modular residential typology that accommodates changing household needs while engaging with its environmental and social context.

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A Multi-Use High-Rise with Charred Timber Shingles and Vertical Gardens

A Multi-Use High-Rise with Charred Timber Shingles and Vertical Gardens

Shiyen Wu Jun-han Huang Pei-shan Chen Chun-teng Lin

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and enhanced by biophilic green walls, the design integrates residential and commercial spaces to promote community interaction within an urban setting.

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An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

Menno Joop Johan Smit

Constructed with modular cross-laminated timber panels and green roof systems, the design establishes a contemporary urban hub that supports intergenerational living and promotes social cohesion.

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The Repurposed Oil Rigs Supporting Aquatic Communities with Urban Farming

The Repurposed Oil Rigs Supporting Aquatic Communities with Urban Farming

Mark Van Wasbeek, Jules Stefelmanns

Repurposed oil rigs form the foundation for a resilient water-based community, integrating fish farms and urban agriculture to create a sustainable habitat for future residents.

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Pavilion Atlas 2026: Rethinking Nations Through Architectural Storytelling

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Pilgrimage Yoga House: a Low-Impact Retreat Near the Baltic Sea

Pilgrimage Yoga House: a Low-Impact Retreat Near the Baltic Sea

Daniel Bramah

Positioned between the Baltic Sea and the Jaunupes River, the Pilgrimage Yoga House is a multifunctional space designed for yoga, meditation, and communal gathering. The project combines sustainable construction with a strong sensitivity to its landscape and users, offering a setting that supports both individual reflection and shared experience.

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A Volcanic Retreat Lodge with Dynamic Spatial Flow

A Volcanic Retreat Lodge with Dynamic Spatial Flow

Serge Atallah

Lava rocks and corten steel create a dialogue with the volcanic landscape in a circular lodge designed for visitor engagement and immersion in nature.

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Bamboo and Steel Micro-Housing with Vertical Gardens in Ghana

Bamboo and Steel Micro-Housing with Vertical Gardens in Ghana

Shuang Chen, Yushan Jiang, Hengyuan Yang

Utilizing bamboo and recycled steel, the design incorporates vertical gardens to enhance urban living environments while fostering community engagement through adaptable micro-housing units.

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Celebrating Visionary Design: The Buildner Unbuilt Award 2026

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Design a story of your country

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Portugal Long Table Restaurant

Design a slow-living restaurant in Portugal

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Advance registration deadline 23 September 2026

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New York High Falls Riverfront Market

Design a New Riverfront Market in Rochester, New York

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Advance registration deadline 7 October 2026

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Valli Wine Tasting Room

Design a wine tasting room in Italy

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Advance registration deadline 8 October 2026

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The Quiet Tower

Design an observation tower in Latvia

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Advance registration deadline 15 October 2026

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Vancouver Tall Challenge

Design the future of Vancouver’s skyline

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Final registration deadline 29 October 2026

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The Oak Moon Pavilion

Design a yoga pavilion in Italy

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Advance registration deadline 5 November 2026

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Underbridge #2

Design housing in underutilized bridge spaces

Affordable Housing Edition #20 ideas COMPETITION

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Final registration deadline 17 September 2026

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Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a €100,000 prize

100,000€ Prize / 2026 ideas COMPETITION

Prize 100,000 €

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Final registration deadline 23 September 2026

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The Architect's Chair

Take a seat and make a statement!

Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition #6 ideas COMPETITION

Prize Monetary award + Exhibition at Stockholm Furniture Fair

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Advance registration deadline 24 September 2026

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MICROHOME 2026

Design a new concept of small-scale home and share a prize fund of 100,000€

100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #11 ideas COMPETITION

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Final registration deadline 30 September 2026

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Kinderspace

Design a kindergarten of tomorrow

Architecture for Children’s Development #4 ideas COMPETITION

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Final registration deadline 28 October 2026

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Museum of Emotions

Use architecture to create different emotional states

Edition #9 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.

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Advance registration deadline 12 November 2026

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Search results for: “Accessory dwelling unit”

8 projects found:

Self-Shading Structures with Recycled Rubber and Collaborative Green Spaces in Urban Senior Housing

Charred Wood Shingles and Expansive Glass Envelop a Compact Urban Dwelling

Superinsulated Single-Level Living with Structural Insulated Panels

Modular Living with Cross-Laminated Timber in Corner Lots

Charred Wooden Shingles and Concrete Create Adaptive Family Living Spaces

Thermally Modified Timber Cladding and Natural Ventilation in Compact Residential Spaces

Mass Timber Retreat with Hydroponic Integration in Portugal

Box Rib Structure Enhances Compact Living with Integrated Community Garden

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Living Well: a Residential Model for Active Ageing

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An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

The Repurposed Oil Rigs Supporting Aquatic Communities with Urban Farming

Pavilion Atlas 2026: Rethinking Nations Through Architectural Storytelling

Pilgrimage Yoga House: a Low-Impact Retreat Near the Baltic Sea

A Volcanic Retreat Lodge with Dynamic Spatial Flow

Bamboo and Steel Micro-Housing with Vertical Gardens in Ghana

Celebrating Visionary Design: The Buildner Unbuilt Award 2026

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New York High Falls Riverfront Market

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Underbridge #2

Portugal Long Table Restaurant

Valli Wine Tasting Room

The Quiet Tower

Kinderspace

The Oak Moon Pavilion

Museum of Emotions

Open architecture competitions

Pavilion Atlas 2026

Portugal Long Table Restaurant

New York High Falls Riverfront Market

Valli Wine Tasting Room

The Quiet Tower

Vancouver Tall Challenge

The Oak Moon Pavilion

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Underbridge #2

The Architect's Chair

MICROHOME 2026

Kinderspace

Museum of Emotions

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Designing in Extreme Environments - Lessons from Antarctica

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