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Bamboo Roofing and Hydroponic Gardens in a Floating Sustainable Home
Bamboo Roofing and Hydroponic Gardens in a Floating Sustainable Home
Iris Li, Linda Zhou
With its bamboo roofing and innovative hydroponic gardens, the floating home seamlessly integrates sustainable living into a resilient design, offering a tranquil retreat in Kanchanaburi, Thailand.
thailand floating sustainable housing bamboo self-sufficient hydroponics solar buoyant residential
Buoyant Living Space With Treated Lumber And Composite Decking For Flood Resilience
Buoyant Living Space With Treated Lumber And Composite Decking For Flood Resilience
Melissa Banda, Zerik Kendrick
A buoyant foundation crafted from treated timber supports a modern living space designed to adapt seamlessly to fluctuating water levels, offering a resilient solution for coastal communities facing the challenges of urban flooding.
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Buoyant Habitat Crafted From Merbau And Bamboo Embracing Marine Sustainability
Buoyant Habitat Crafted From Merbau And Bamboo Embracing Marine Sustainability
Doris Zuo, Kamin Li
Crafted with resilient Merbau and flexible bamboo, this floating dwelling harmonizes with the marine environment while providing a sustainable living space for the Bajau community.
bajau malaysia housing sustainability community water traditional floating living bamboo
Dynamic Light-Responsive Spheres Crafted from Polycarbonate and Inflatable Fabric for Urban Engagement
Dynamic Light-Responsive Spheres Crafted from Polycarbonate and Inflatable Fabric for Urban Engagement
Arianaq Ribas garcia
Crafted from dynamic light-responsive polycarbonate and inflatable fabric, the vibrant spheres invite urban dwellers and festival-goers alike to engage with an interactive soundscape that transforms the city experience.
berlin festival sculpture interactive light sound community installation urban participation
Tactile Reflections in Sand and Brick for Communal Healing Spaces
Tactile Reflections in Sand and Brick for Communal Healing Spaces
Wasaa Architects & associates
A sunken crater filled with sand and bordered by textured brick creates an inviting space for reflection and communal play, harmonizing with nature while serving as a poignant memorial for healing and remembrance.
memorial crater reflection community healing playground engagement sand bricks nature
Buoyant Structures Integrating Algal Cultivation and Recycled Materials for Affordable Urban Living
Buoyant Structures Integrating Algal Cultivation and Recycled Materials for Affordable Urban Living
Agata Kocirova, Manuel Sacramento, Liv Augsburg, Hampus Jonason bjärenstam
Floating platforms serve as a foundation for a housing solution that utilizes algae for both water purification and community engagement, bringing sustainable living to urban environments.
germany housing sustainability community algae eco-friendly modular affordable urban residential
Helium-Filled Structures With Transparent Walls Creating Desert Community Retreat
Helium-Filled Structures With Transparent Walls Creating Desert Community Retreat
Paola Zatti
Floating above the desert landscape, helium-filled structures with transparent walls redefine sustainable hospitality, creating a unique community retreat that harmonizes luxury and ecological awareness.
abu dhabi floating hotel sustainable desert helium nomadic recycled panoramic community
Buoyant Structures with Reed Louvers Offering Immersive Wetland Experiences
Buoyant Structures with Reed Louvers Offering Immersive Wetland Experiences
Hiu hei Lam, Yuet ming Kwong
Floating hexagonal modules crafted from sustainable materials create a seamless connection between architecture and nature, offering visitors an immersive retreat within the delicate ecosystem of the Abu Dhabi wetlands.
abu dhabi retreat sustainability wetlands nature education biodiversity modular conservation ecology
Residential home featuring a buoyant foundation and sustainable materials in a coastal environment
Residential home featuring a buoyant foundation and sustainable materials in a coastal environment
Dylan Roth
This residential home utilizes a floating foundation built from repurposed polyethylene drums and integrates sustainable features like photovoltaic panels and a composting toilet, all while embracing the cultural essence of traditional Louisiana architecture in a climate-resilient design.
louisiana residential sustainable floating coastal community traditional innovative renewable adaptable
Floating Retreat Crafted With Local Timber and Elevated Aluminum Structures
Floating Retreat Crafted With Local Timber and Elevated Aluminum Structures
James Tanner, Samantha Chia
Elevated on aluminum pontoons, the retreat seamlessly merges local timber structures with the tranquil waters of its woodland setting, creating a serene space for meditation and reflection.
retreat nature floating woodland sustainability solitude residential meditation canada communal
Floating Habitat Crafted with Triangular Metal Framework and Frosted Glass Panels
Floating Habitat Crafted with Triangular Metal Framework and Frosted Glass Panels
Eleana Georgousi, Christina Mytilinaiou
Buoyant and resilient, the architectural design employs a modular floating platform with a triangular metal framework and frosted glass panels, creating a self-sufficient living space that adapts to the challenges of coastal environments.
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Buoyant Shelter Crafted from Polycarbonate Panels and Natural Timber Emphasizing Sustainable Living
Buoyant Shelter Crafted from Polycarbonate Panels and Natural Timber Emphasizing Sustainable Living
Claudio Arce, Mario Quiroz, Esperanza Gebrie, Ignacio Inostroza
Crafted with buoyant floats and transparent polycarbonate panels, this shelter merges sustainable living with innovative design in a circular form that harmonizes with its natural water setting.
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Buoyant Foundations of Biophilic Design Enhanced by Eco-Materials and Natural Wood Finishes
Buoyant Foundations of Biophilic Design Enhanced by Eco-Materials and Natural Wood Finishes
Bochuan Zheng, Fenghe Liao, Haochen Meng
Built upon buoyant foundations with an emphasis on biophilic design and enhanced through eco-materials and natural wood finishes, the structure redefines urban living by seamlessly integrating residential spaces with the surrounding waterfront environment.
boston residential commercial sustainable urban green floating community biodiversity 2020s
Buoyant Living Spaces Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Wooden Shingles
Buoyant Living Spaces Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Wooden Shingles
Constance Jacquemin, Zoé Brouquier
Elevated above rising water levels, the design utilizes cross-laminated timber and charred wooden shingles to create resilient living spaces that harmonize with their ecological surroundings.
flood resilience water adaptation sustainable living residential natural materials flexible spaces hydroponics timber concrete glass
Buoyant Habitat Crafted With Steel Framework and Natural Wood Finishes
Buoyant Habitat Crafted With Steel Framework and Natural Wood Finishes
Yiting Hai, Yutian Hua, Yulin Xiao, JingYuan Du
Combining a buoyant design with a robust steel framework and natural wood finishes, the structure redefines flexible living by offering adaptable residential spaces that harmonize with their surroundings.
modular sustainable residential floating living community flexibility environmental urban rural
Charred Wooden Shingles And Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Embrace Water-Adjacent Living
Charred Wooden Shingles And Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Embrace Water-Adjacent Living
Marco Sbrogio
With a distinctive façade of charred wooden shingles and thoughtfully designed cross-laminated timber panels, the residence harmoniously blends with its lakeside environment while providing flexible living spaces enhanced by sustainable technologies.
residential sustainability modular wood lakefront flexible self-sufficient nature adaptable living
Buoyant Housing Solutions Crafted From Shipping Containers in a Sustainable Waterfront Community
Buoyant Housing Solutions Crafted From Shipping Containers in a Sustainable Waterfront Community
Z. Sunderland, John Durkee
Constructed from repurposed shipping containers and designed for buoyancy, the project transforms the San Francisco waterfront into a vibrant residential community that addresses the urgent need for affordable housing.
san francisco housing floating community sustainability urban waterfront housing crisis innovation infrastructure
Buoyant Structure Utilizing Helium and Flexible Caoutchouc for Adaptive Community Spaces
Buoyant Structure Utilizing Helium and Flexible Caoutchouc for Adaptive Community Spaces
Gebhard Natter
Utilizing helium-filled cavities and flexible caoutchouc, the design transforms spatial configurations to create adaptive community environments that encourage user interaction and dynamic functionality.
changeable helio urban community event biomorphic flexible sustainable interactive installation
Buoyant Community Hub With Precast Concrete and Flexible Design Adapting to Flood Conditions
Buoyant Community Hub With Precast Concrete and Flexible Design Adapting to Flood Conditions
Marwan Omar
Driven by the principles of buoyancy and resilience, the design utilizes precast concrete and a flexible, modular structure to create a community hub that actively adapts to fluctuating flood conditions while promoting literacy and social interaction.
sudan community knowledge flood resilience reading exchange innovation sustainability modular
Buoyant Structure of Soft Fabric and Concrete Offering Cyclist Amenities in a Natural Landscape
Buoyant Structure of Soft Fabric and Concrete Offering Cyclist Amenities in a Natural Landscape
Wanyu Yang
Rising above its surroundings, a vibrant balloon constructed from soft fabric and helium serves as a whimsical navigational landmark, complementing a durable concrete pod that provides essential amenities for cyclists exploring the natural landscape.
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