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Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facades Create an Engaging Community Experience in a Mountainous Landscape
Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facades Create an Engaging Community Experience in a Mountainous Landscape
Valentina Fracca, Francesca Bonfà
Charred wooden shingles and expansive glass facades seamlessly integrate with the mountainous landscape, creating a sustainable community space that fosters connection among residents.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Façades Shape a Community-Focused Residence
Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Façades Shape a Community-Focused Residence
Antonio Malaguti
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and expansive glass façades, this residence seamlessly integrates modern aesthetics with ecological sensitivity, providing a dynamic environment for community living.
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Residential haven featuring elevated aluminum foundations and expansive glass facades with timber accents
Residential haven featuring elevated aluminum foundations and expansive glass facades with timber accents
Shaocong Yang
Nestled above the landscape, this residential haven uniquely combines an aluminum foundation with expansive glass facades and a timber frame, fostering a deep connection to nature while prioritizing adaptability and sustainability.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Modules Enhanced by Green Roofs for Urban Adaptability
Cross-Laminated Timber Modules Enhanced by Green Roofs for Urban Adaptability
Lukas Kienreich
Combining cross-laminated timber construction with integrated green roofs, this urban modular solution redefines flexible living spaces by seamlessly attaching to existing structures.
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Gyrostabilized Floating Units With Transparent Facades and Adaptive Living Spaces
Gyrostabilized Floating Units With Transparent Facades and Adaptive Living Spaces
Hyeseon Lee, Yejin Rim, Ju hyun Bae, Seokha Seokha
Floating units equipped with gyrostabilizers and surrounded by transparent facades redefine adaptive living, providing a resilient community space in response to rising sea levels.
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Modular Living Spaces Crafted From Natural Materials in Harmony With Desert Ecology
Modular Living Spaces Crafted From Natural Materials in Harmony With Desert Ecology
Jules Rodschat, Jaya Linfoot, Basil Currie
Crafted from sustainable materials like aluminum and polycarbonate, this modular living environment seamlessly integrates into the desert landscape, promoting community interaction while providing adaptable housing solutions.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Steel Framework Define a Flexible Housing Solution
Charred Wooden Shingles and Steel Framework Define a Flexible Housing Solution
Reema Abraham
Built with charred wooden shingles and a robust steel framework, this housing solution embraces modularity and sustainability, providing adaptable living spaces that foster community engagement.
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Terraced Green Roofs With Sustainable Materials for Urban Living
Terraced Green Roofs With Sustainable Materials for Urban Living
Luis Watanabe
Terraced green roofs crafted from sustainable materials create a harmonious living environment that supports urban agriculture and community engagement within a multifunctional structure in Lima.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Structural Panels for Compact Eco-Friendly Living
Charred Wooden Shingles and Structural Panels for Compact Eco-Friendly Living
Stephen Sainsbury
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and structural insulated panels, the design integrates resilience and sustainability into a compact microhome that promotes efficient living and environmental harmony.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Framework With Smart Technology for Efficient Urban Living
Cross-Laminated Timber Framework With Smart Technology for Efficient Urban Living
Camilo Cerro
The integration of cross-laminated timber panels and smart technology brings a new layer of efficiency to urban living, creating a compact yet comfortable micro-house designed to foster a sense of community.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Charred Wood Form an Adaptive Living Space Embraced by Nature
Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Charred Wood Form an Adaptive Living Space Embraced by Nature
Cassidy Ho, Tony Le, Dana Kim
Employing cross-laminated timber panels and charred wood, the design seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings to create a versatile living space that fosters connection and tranquility.
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Repurposed Shipping Containers Integrated with Community Spaces in a Serene Meadow Setting
Repurposed Shipping Containers Integrated with Community Spaces in a Serene Meadow Setting
Marta Ruselik
Repurposed shipping containers create a series of interconnected cabins that harmonize with the meadow landscape, offering visitors a tranquil retreat that emphasizes sustainable living and community engagement.
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Collapsible Rooms With Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Efficient Biomass Energy Solutions
Collapsible Rooms With Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Efficient Biomass Energy Solutions
Mohd iqbal Hashim, Muhammad Ismail Rahim, Muhammad Nur Adam Yuraselan
Utilizing collapsible rooms and cross-laminated timber panels, this innovative design seamlessly integrates renewable biomass energy solutions to create a highly adaptable living space that balances comfort and functionality.
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Textile Enclosures and Clay Walls in Versatile Community Spaces
Textile Enclosures and Clay Walls in Versatile Community Spaces
Florencia valentina Traversa artigas, María belén Pérez montelongo, Camila Giaconi santos
With its unique use of textile enclosures and locally sourced clay walls, the design creates flexible communal living spaces that foster social interaction and reflect the cultural fabric of the community.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Modular Living Solutions in Urban Housing
Charred Wooden Shingles and Modular Living Solutions in Urban Housing
Purvangi Patel, Lukas Chan, Curtis Harrison
With cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles defining its aesthetic, the design reconfigures urban living through flexible modular units that foster community interaction.
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Movable Roof Over Cross-Laminated Timber Panels With Charred Wooden Shingles For Adaptive Living
Movable Roof Over Cross-Laminated Timber Panels With Charred Wooden Shingles For Adaptive Living
Sarah Al-eid
A movable roof structure crafted from cross-laminated timber panels and accented with charred wooden shingles creates a dynamic living space that seamlessly integrates with the surrounding environment, allowing for adaptable residential functionality.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Solar Panels Enhance Sustainable Urban Living Solutions
Charred Wooden Shingles and Solar Panels Enhance Sustainable Urban Living Solutions
Philipp Neher, Natalie Lenz
With charred wooden shingles and energy-efficient solar panels at the forefront, the design redefines urban living by offering adaptable residential spaces that foster community engagement.
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Curvilinear Form Crafted From Wood-Clad Panels with Expansive Views and Natural Ventilation
Curvilinear Form Crafted From Wood-Clad Panels with Expansive Views and Natural Ventilation
Ka yan natalie Wong, Lok yiu abby Wong, Keung Lee
Crafted with curvilinear shapes and clad in warm wood panels, the design harmonizes with its environment while providing versatile living spaces that encourage creativity and community interaction.
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Hydraulic Modularity in Compact Living Spaces With Sustainable Wood and Metal Elements
Hydraulic Modularity in Compact Living Spaces With Sustainable Wood and Metal Elements
Steve Pribyl
With a focus on hydraulic modularity and sustainable materials, this microhome redefines compact living by seamlessly integrating adaptable spaces for contemporary lifestyles.
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Brightly Colored, Lightweight Shelter Crafted from Recycled Fabric and Supportive Rod Framework
Brightly Colored, Lightweight Shelter Crafted from Recycled Fabric and Supportive Rod Framework
Dion Wilson, Elsa Carrington
Crafted from recycled fabric and a robust rod framework, this brightly colored microhome offers a lightweight, mobile shelter solution designed specifically for displaced individuals seeking safety and dignity in uncertain environments.
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