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Bifurcated Tower Integrating Natural Ventilation and Community Education
Bifurcated Tower Integrating Natural Ventilation and Community Education
Anastasia Shkarupa, Anna Terekhina, Nikita Starostin, Anna Rostovskya
A bifurcated tower structure enhances natural ventilation while seamlessly integrating community education and a nature reserve to address urban biodiversity needs.
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Rooftop Gardens and Timbercrete Structures Enhancing Community Life
Rooftop Gardens and Timbercrete Structures Enhancing Community Life
Jacques Steyn
Constructed with Timbercrete and designed to include rooftop gardens, the building fosters community engagement while addressing sustainable living in the heart of District 6, Cape Town.
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Circular Apertures and Natural Light Enhancements in a Concrete and Glass Residence
Circular Apertures and Natural Light Enhancements in a Concrete and Glass Residence
Jd Jacobs
Circular apertures create dynamic light patterns within a robust concrete and glass structure, complemented by natural wood elements, all designed to enhance the living experience in a private residence.
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Vertical Structures Featuring Reclaimed Wood and Solar Energy Integration for Community Resilience
Vertical Structures Featuring Reclaimed Wood and Solar Energy Integration for Community Resilience
Tanqing Cheng, Xuanzhi Zhang, Kaining Peng
Engineered with vertical structures of reclaimed wood and integrated solar energy systems, the design serves as a multifunctional hub for energy and community resource access in informal settlements.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Steel Frame in a Versatile Workspace Design
Charred Wooden Shingles and Steel Frame in a Versatile Workspace Design
Raghmah Solomon
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and a robust steel frame, the redesign revitalizes a historical manufacturing site into a flexible workspace that highlights sustainability and community engagement.
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Monolithic Core with Geomorphic Elements in a Community Pavilion
Monolithic Core with Geomorphic Elements in a Community Pavilion
Mathew Binda, Keegan Maybery
A central monolithic core integrates geomorphic elements to create an engaging public pavilion that fosters community interaction and connection with nature.
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Engaging Memorial Crafted From Polished Granite and Sustainable Timber Ramps
Engaging Memorial Crafted From Polished Granite and Sustainable Timber Ramps
Nabeel Aziz Essa
Polished granite names embedded in a fluid landscape of sustainable timber ramps create an interactive space for reflection and commemoration.
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Hexagonal Community Structure Integrated With Cross-Laminated Timber and Sustainable Waste Solutions
Hexagonal Community Structure Integrated With Cross-Laminated Timber and Sustainable Waste Solutions
Yinghui Ren, Danning Yang
Incorporating a hexagonal layout of cross-laminated timber combined with a dedicated waste-to-energy zone, this design provides innovative housing solutions while addressing community needs in an urban environment.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Reinforced Concrete Elevate Urban Housing Solutions
Charred Wooden Shingles and Reinforced Concrete Elevate Urban Housing Solutions
Lena Madlen Purschke, Maximilian Carl Nicolas Seipp, Belen Zevallos borges
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and reinforced concrete, this urban housing solution transforms under-utilized infrastructure into compact living spaces that enhance community connectivity.
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A Residence Composed of Interlocking Timber Volumes
A Residence Composed of Interlocking Timber Volumes
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A Sustainable Microhome for Resource-Limited Communities
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A Ski Cabin Integrating Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber
A Ski Cabin Integrating Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber
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Constructed with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design harmonizes with the Mývatn landscape, providing a functional ski cabin that balances modern amenities with local materiality.
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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial
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Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
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