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Bioreactor Facade and Flood Resilience in Compact Micro Housing
Bioreactor Facade and Flood Resilience in Compact Micro Housing
Darien Too, Qin Hong Tang, Bruce Yee, Dennis Ng
Integrating a bioreactor facade and buoyancy systems, this micro housing solution optimizes sustainable living in urban environments while addressing the challenges of climate resilience.
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Translucent Domes Crafted From Acrylic and Glass Enhancing Interactive Living Experiences
Translucent Domes Crafted From Acrylic and Glass Enhancing Interactive Living Experiences
Boliang Yu
A unique combination of translucent acrylic domes and reflective glass creates a multi-layered living environment that seamlessly integrates digital and physical experiences, redefining contemporary home functionality.
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Carbon Fiber Elevation With Panoramic Glass Integration in a Sustainable Mountain Retreat
Carbon Fiber Elevation With Panoramic Glass Integration in a Sustainable Mountain Retreat
Harry Moller
Elevated by slender carbon fiber columns and enveloped in panoramic glass, this sustainable mountain retreat harmonizes advanced materials with natural surroundings to create a tranquil escape for reflection and rejuvenation.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Light Create Harmony in Mountain Retreat
Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Light Create Harmony in Mountain Retreat
Navid Shokrifar, Sarvin Soheili, Ehsan Mousavi, Mojde Soroush
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and expansive glass openings, the design captures breathtaking mountain views while providing a serene retreat for modern living.
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Robotic Fabrication of Hardwood Structures in a Sustainable Community Hub
Robotic Fabrication of Hardwood Structures in a Sustainable Community Hub
Michael Paraszczak
Utilizing advanced robotic fabrication techniques, the structure seamlessly integrates locally sourced hardwood to create a versatile community hub that fosters social interaction and sustainable practices.
ithaca communal gathering sustainability robotics timber fabrication innovation community space
Floating Concrete Structure With Integrated Plywood Furnishings Along Riverbank
Floating Concrete Structure With Integrated Plywood Furnishings Along Riverbank
Levente Balasko, Tilla Pálinkás-szűcs, Gábor Houchard, Réka Szatmári
Utilizing a unique floating concrete design, this eco-friendly residence integrates custom plywood furnishings and harnesses river energy through a thoughtful waterwheel system, exemplifying a functional and sustainable living solution.
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Forged Concrete Structure Featuring Floating Compartments and Vertical Farming Solutions
Forged Concrete Structure Featuring Floating Compartments and Vertical Farming Solutions
Sijing Liu, Christina Hardie, Tim Mooney
Utilizing innovative floating compartments and a waste-to-energy facility, the design seamlessly integrates urban farming with sustainable living, creating a self-sufficient residential tower in the heart of the city.
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Fabric Envelope Structure Embracing Desert Adaptation With Local Mangrove Wood
Fabric Envelope Structure Embracing Desert Adaptation With Local Mangrove Wood
Nasrynn Chowdhury, Saif Lone
Constructed with a lightweight fabric envelope and local mangrove wood, this desert retreat seamlessly adapts to its environment while fostering community interaction in a serene getaway.
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Textured Ceramic Tiles and Reclaimed Wood Shape A Retreat Surrounded by Nature
Textured Ceramic Tiles and Reclaimed Wood Shape A Retreat Surrounded by Nature
Jonathan Bonezzi, Ryan Lane
Textured ceramic tiles and reclaimed wood come together in a meditative retreat, seamlessly integrated into the surrounding mountain landscape to foster reflection and wellness.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Sustainable Retreat in Iceland
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Sustainable Retreat in Iceland
Bassel Omara
Emphasizing the use of charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design offers a sustainable retreat in Iceland that harmonizes luxury with its breathtaking natural surroundings.
iceland guesthouse cabins sustainability geothermal northern lights wood retreat communal nature
Translucent Spaces Crafted with Virtual Materials in a Dynamic Multi-Functional Environment
Translucent Spaces Crafted with Virtual Materials in a Dynamic Multi-Functional Environment
Oliver Perrett
Crafted from reflective virtual materials and expansive translucent spaces, this multi-functional environment redefines interaction by seamlessly integrating a vibrant NFT gallery and serene meditation areas.
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Cloud-Balloons Enhance Digital Connectivity Within A Cozy Circular Space Built With Warm Wood Textures
Cloud-Balloons Enhance Digital Connectivity Within A Cozy Circular Space Built With Warm Wood Textures
Joanna Kowalik, Marta Jasińska
In a virtual landscape enhanced by playful cloud-balloon transport and warm wood textures, a circular space fosters deep connections among family members, transforming the way they engage and collaborate from afar.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Charred Wooden Shingles Create a Harmonious Micro-Home
Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Charred Wooden Shingles Create a Harmonious Micro-Home
Drexler Hans
Employing cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles, this micro-home seamlessly blends sustainability with craftsmanship while providing a functional living space that fosters a deep connection to its natural surroundings.
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Biophilic Home With Glass Façade and Circular Roof Combining Sustainable Wood Elements
Biophilic Home With Glass Façade and Circular Roof Combining Sustainable Wood Elements
Doyeob Woo, Jongchan Park, Sanghee Choi, Seongmok Choi
A biophilic home with a circular roof integrates a transparent glass façade and sustainable wood elements to create a harmonious living environment focused on off-grid self-sufficiency.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Shape a Multifunctional Urban Hub
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Shape a Multifunctional Urban Hub
Mingi Hong, Hyungi Jung, Gyusung Hwang
Crafted from charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, this multifunctional urban hub seamlessly integrates sustainable design with community engagement, redefining space usage in an urban setting.
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Plexiglass Booth With Dynamic LED Integration for Enhanced Social Interaction
Plexiglass Booth With Dynamic LED Integration for Enhanced Social Interaction
Miguel Prados sánchez, Manuel Prados sánchez
Constructed from transparent plexiglass and lightweight aluminum, this modular booth utilizes dynamic LED lighting to create an interactive dance environment tailored for safe social engagement in urban music festivals.
berlin booth dance modular music festival safety technology space interaction
Self-Sustaining Habitat Constructed With Composite Panels Emulating Marine Life
Self-Sustaining Habitat Constructed With Composite Panels Emulating Marine Life
Carlin Sun, Frédéric vincent Lam
Mimicking the graceful form of a whale, this mobile habitat utilizes cross-laminated timber panels and sustainable materials to create a self-sufficient living environment designed for exploration beyond Earth.
space habitat exploration sustainability whale mobile navigation community resource living
Porous Concrete Facade and Biophilic Sky Gardens Enhance Urban Hospital Design
Porous Concrete Facade and Biophilic Sky Gardens Enhance Urban Hospital Design
Svetlana Kizilova
With a twisting silhouette of porous concrete and lush biophilic sky gardens, the design transforms urban healthcare by providing a sustainable and healing environment for COVID-19 patients.
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Vertical Gardens and Geothermal Pools Elevate A Revitalized Silo Into A Multifunctional Community Hub
Vertical Gardens and Geothermal Pools Elevate A Revitalized Silo Into A Multifunctional Community Hub
Seth Amman
Incorporating vertical gardens and geothermal pools, the transformation of a historic grain silo into a multifunctional community hub redefines urban living while emphasizing sustainability and ecological integration.
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Sustainable Living With Reclaimed Timber and Straw in a Compact Microhome
Sustainable Living With Reclaimed Timber and Straw in a Compact Microhome
Margarita De bruijn
Crafted from reclaimed timber and insulated with straw, this compact microhome exemplifies sustainable living while providing an efficient and comfortable residential space.
microhome sustainability smart compostable reclaimed living energy efficiency urban canada
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MICROHOME

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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
Design a safe and supportive space to those struggling with a terminal illness
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Concrete Pavilion
Design a concrete pavilion
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Museum of Emotions
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Museum of Emotions
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Edition #7 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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Design affordable housing for Denver
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The Architect's Chair

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Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces
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Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces

Choose a site—used, abandoned, or forgotten—anywhere in the world, and give it a new purpose
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Howard Waterfall Retreat
Design a house near an iconic waterfall in the USA
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Kinderspace
Design a kindergarten of tomorrow
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Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial
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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6 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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