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Thatch Roof Structure Enveloping Circular Living Spaces with Natural Bamboo Accents
Thatch Roof Structure Enveloping Circular Living Spaces with Natural Bamboo Accents
Daiki Toyama
Crafted with a thatch roof and natural bamboo accents, this circular dwelling harmonizes with its environment while providing a communal space for living and interaction.
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Circular Living Spaces Crafted from Structural Insulated Panels and Glass Facades
Circular Living Spaces Crafted from Structural Insulated Panels and Glass Facades
Donggu Hyon
Crafted with structural insulated panels and a distinctive circular layout, this compact living solution prioritizes both privacy and community engagement in the heart of an urban environment.
san francisco housing micro-living community sustainability affordability urban compact residential environmental
Circular Living Spaces Crafted with Concrete and Natural Wood Elements
Circular Living Spaces Crafted with Concrete and Natural Wood Elements
Paula Ramírez, Briseida Villagrán, Brandon Pérez
With its innovative circular design and integration of concrete and natural wood elements, this residential development redefines compact living by offering multifunctional spaces tailored for modern urban lifestyles.
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Biodegradable Materials and Recycled Aluminum Create a Compact Sustainable Living Space
Biodegradable Materials and Recycled Aluminum Create a Compact Sustainable Living Space
Johanna Malcus, Jenny Ahlbäck, Luisa Navacerrada, Hedda Arlid
Utilizing recycled aluminum and biodegradable materials, the design encapsulates a compact living environment that promotes sustainable lifestyles through an integrated greenhouse and energy-efficient systems.
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Hexagonal Structure Featuring Aircrete and Smart Glass for Sustainable Living Solutions
Hexagonal Structure Featuring Aircrete and Smart Glass for Sustainable Living Solutions
Vinicius Santana De Medeiros Luz
The integration of a central water vortex and hexagonal design elements crafted from aircrete and smart glass creates a visually compelling and environmentally responsive residence dedicated to sustainable living.
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Disassemblable Strawbale Living With Locally Milled Wood and Bioclimatic Features
Disassemblable Strawbale Living With Locally Milled Wood and Bioclimatic Features
Francesca paola Montella
Utilizing disassemblable strawbales and locally sourced wood, this residence seamlessly integrates bioclimatic design to create a sustainable living space that adapts to both its environment and the needs of its inhabitants.
ohio residential sustainable rural materials upcycled adaptive disassemblable community bioclimatic
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
Circular Living Units Enhanced with Transparent Facades and Sustainable Materials
Circular Living Units Enhanced with Transparent Facades and Sustainable Materials
Trần huy vũ Nguyễn
With circular living units constructed from natural materials and expansive glass facades that invite light and foster community engagement, this design transforms urban living into a harmonious blend of privacy and interaction.
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Circular Living Spaces Crafted from Steel and Wood in an Eco-Conscious Urban Environment
Circular Living Spaces Crafted from Steel and Wood in an Eco-Conscious Urban Environment
Veronika Varga
Crafted with a distinctive circularity and supported by a robust steel framework, this urban development integrates sustainable wood paneling to create adaptable living spaces that foster community engagement in the heart of Rome.
rome housing community sustainability urban living modular collaboration ostiense residential
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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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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
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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
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
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Howard Waterfall Retreat
Design a house near an iconic waterfall in the USA
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Kinderspace
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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.
Prize Monetary award
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Final registration deadline 10 September 2025
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