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Retractable Living: A Compact Home with Integrated Rainwater Harvesting
Retractable Living: A Compact Home with Integrated Rainwater Harvesting
Giulia Fasoli, Flavia Renzi
With a retractable bed and a rainwater harvesting system, this compact home prioritizes efficient use of space and sustainability in its design while accommodating the needs of modern living.
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Thermal Insulation and Autonomous Living in a Compact Dwelling Using Aluminum Composite Panels
Thermal Insulation and Autonomous Living in a Compact Dwelling Using Aluminum Composite Panels
Employing aluminum composite panels and a sophisticated water catchment system, the compact dwelling offers autonomous living in a modern, environmentally conscious design.
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Rotating Glass Facade With Concrete Structure for Compact Urban Living
Rotating Glass Facade With Concrete Structure for Compact Urban Living
Riccardo Nadotti, Federico Girolimini
A rotating cube enveloped in glass and reinforced concrete redefines compact urban living by allowing residents to dynamically adjust their spatial experience while maximizing functionality in just 25 square meters.
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Dynamic Interaction Within a Boundaryless Virtual Environment
Dynamic Interaction Within a Boundaryless Virtual Environment
Yi heng Lim, Zhi hau alson Lum
Chained-verse creates a virtual environment where users interact dynamically with a customizable space guided by blockchain principles, allowing for unique personal expression within a sustainable and inclusive community framework.
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Cork Cladding and Timber Frames Redefining Guesthouse Living in the Umbrian Landscape
Cork Cladding and Timber Frames Redefining Guesthouse Living in the Umbrian Landscape
Mark Vella
Utilizing cork cladding and timber frames, the guesthouses blend seamlessly into the Umbrian landscape while emphasizing sustainability and communal living experiences for visitors.
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Acoustic Inverted Roof Enhancing Sensory Experience in Urban Living
Acoustic Inverted Roof Enhancing Sensory Experience in Urban Living
Xintong (emily) Yan
The acoustically responsive inverted roof of this residence integrates sensory experiences into a central courtyard, promoting interaction with natural elements within a safe living space for the visually impaired.
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Retractable Roof and Nature-Connected Space for Compassionate Care
Retractable Roof and Nature-Connected Space for Compassionate Care
Hosam Habib, Susanne Siepl-coates, Dipen Patel, Andrea Regnier
A retractable roof and integrated outdoor spaces enhance the connection to nature in a mobile hospice designed to provide compassionate care for individuals facing terminal illnesses.
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Tactile Pavers and Braille Storage for Enhanced Navigation in Accessible Living Spaces
Tactile Pavers and Braille Storage for Enhanced Navigation in Accessible Living Spaces
Chansarivuth Dy, Christinne Runnath, Hong Seak
Equipped with tactile pavers and Braille storage, the residence enhances navigation and independence for visually impaired individuals, creating a practical and accessible living space in Cambodia.
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Volcanic Basalt Gabions and Timber Cabins Merging Comfort with Nature
Volcanic Basalt Gabions and Timber Cabins Merging Comfort with Nature
Tom Macklen
Constructed with volcanic basalt gabions and elevated timber cabins, the guest house integrates sustainability with stunning views of Hverfjall and the Aurora Borealis, creating a unique retreat experience in Iceland’s rugged landscape.
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Mobile Community Shelter Built from Routemaster Buses
Mobile Community Shelter Built from Routemaster Buses
Nuttapong Chantrawatana, Atipat Kritsanapan, Polpipat Naksawat, Ratasakon Chantaluxsul
A transformed Routemaster bus serves as a mobile community shelter, providing essential amenities like sleeping areas, a kitchen, and hygiene facilities to address urban homelessness in London.
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Buoyancy Ventilation and Green Community Spaces in a High-Rise Concrete Tower
Buoyancy Ventilation and Green Community Spaces in a High-Rise Concrete Tower
W. victoria Lee, Lisa Moffitt, Yorgos Berdos
Featuring buoyancy ventilation air tubes and sawtooth solar extensions, the high-rise transforms the concrete structure into a sustainable living environment that fosters community engagement.
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Corten Steel Gate Defining Pathways for Women's Rights Memorial
Corten Steel Gate Defining Pathways for Women's Rights Memorial
Małgorzata Petelenz
A corten steel gate marks the entry to a pathway that guides visitors through a constricting tunnel, symbolizing the struggle for women's rights, while serving as a public memorial in Błonia, Kraków.
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Privacy Walls and Digital Spaces in a Spherical Retreat
Privacy Walls and Digital Spaces in a Spherical Retreat
Hanna Hajda, Urszula Sędziak
With walls that function as firewalls and a flexible spherical layout, this design embraces privacy within an interactive space that supports diverse activities.
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Empowerment Through Crystals in Spaces of Self-Discovery
Empowerment Through Crystals in Spaces of Self-Discovery
Ali Baghizadeh, Aramdokht Jabbari
Grounded in the metaphor of crystal formation, the design fosters spaces for self-discovery and empowerment, connecting individuals to their personal journeys while serving as a community hub.
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Flexible Capsule Living with Slideable Glass and Vinyl Features
Flexible Capsule Living with Slideable Glass and Vinyl Features
Gerald Low
Combining flexible capsule bedrooms with slideable glass windows and vinyl features, the design promotes an adaptable community living environment in a suburban context.
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Corten Steel and High Glass Greenhouses Enhancing Agricultural Community Spaces
Corten Steel and High Glass Greenhouses Enhancing Agricultural Community Spaces
Maksim Matveev, Daria Matveeva, Oleg Kovalev, Baurzhan Ospanov
Constructed with corten steel and high glass, the greenhouses create a microclimate that supports diverse agricultural production while fostering community engagement in Iceland’s Mývatn region.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Solar Integration in a Multi-Family Urban Dwelling
Charred Wooden Shingles and Solar Integration in a Multi-Family Urban Dwelling
Patrycja Krzyżaniak, Małgorzata Piotrowska
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and high-performance glazing, the design promotes energy efficiency while fostering community interactions in a multi-family residential setting.
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Sustainable Living With Reclaimed Wood and Green Roof Techniques in Compact Design
Sustainable Living With Reclaimed Wood and Green Roof Techniques in Compact Design
Michele Mazzaro, Eric james Maurer
Constructed with reclaimed wood and topped with a green roof, this compact dwelling optimizes resources and sustainability while providing essential living space amid Venezuela's challenging economic landscape.
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Harnessing Thermal Mass and Natural Ventilation for Energy Efficiency
Harnessing Thermal Mass and Natural Ventilation for Energy Efficiency
Maria Englezou
Utilizing thermal mass and stack ventilation, the design optimizes energy efficiency while ensuring indoor comfort in a residence situated in the East Mediterranean climate.
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Corten Steel Cabins Emphasizing Solitude and Natural Harmony
Corten Steel Cabins Emphasizing Solitude and Natural Harmony
Young Sun, Jason Sun, Ya-chu Hsu
Corten steel structures create a network of cabins designed for solitary meditation, harmonizing with the natural landscape through careful integration of light and space.
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A Split-Level Shelter for Arctic Living
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