Utilizing salvaged timber and sustainable sandstone, the design creates a resilient, climate-responsive residence that harmonizes with its desert landscape while accommodating family living.
Rammed earth walls and integrated windcatchers provide passive cooling in a modern residence designed for community interaction and sustainable living.
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the residence seamlessly integrates into its environment while providing functional living spaces designed for comfort and sustainability.
Integrating locally sourced rammed earth and carefully designed timber elements, the residence emphasizes energy efficiency and natural cooling as a modern family home in Dubai.
Crafted from local timber and designed as a teardrop structure, the ski cabin offers communal hearth spaces that enhance the connection to Iceland's rugged landscape and winter sports activities.
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, this micro retreat minimizes environmental impact while offering a serene space for reflection and connection to nature.
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and locally sourced stone, the meditation retreat harmonizes with its natural surroundings while providing a serene environment for mindfulness and community engagement.
Utilizing transparent glass and durable, recycled materials, the design seamlessly integrates with the natural landscape, providing a sustainable retreat that enhances the connection between occupants and their environment.
A façade constructed from recycled plastic waste and integrated bio toilets define a sustainable solution for rest stops along cycling routes, offering essential amenities for travelers while promoting ecological responsibility.
Combining a two-shell design with passive ventilation and low-emissivity glass, the structure provides adaptable residential space for everyday living while efficiently managing health-related needs during emergencies.
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and sustainable clay finishes, this family residence in Dubai balances modern aesthetics with cultural heritage, creating a functional space for daily living.
Bálint Baranyai,BalÁzs Kokas,MiklÓs Halada,PÉter PaÁri,Tamás Pethes,Adam LaszlÓ Katona
Utilizing charred wooden elements and innovative ventilation strategies, the design fosters a comfortable living environment in an arid landscape, prioritizing energy efficiency and cultural connectivity.
Utilizing locally sourced ramel and Hempcrete, the residence seamlessly integrates traditional Emirati design elements with contemporary construction methods, fostering a sustainable family living environment centered around a central courtyard.
Esther De Sousa Fernandes ,Maria Júlia Garib Destro
Utilizing rammed earth construction and natural ventilation, the design enhances thermal comfort and accessibility, creating a supportive living environment specifically for senior residents.
Modular units crafted from sandwich wood panels and equipped with solar panels and rock wool insulation provide a sustainable living solution designed for communities recovering from natural disasters.
Combining a rammed earth facade with geothermal heating systems, this residential design prioritizes sustainability and energy efficiency while seamlessly integrating into its natural surroundings.
Desmond Chang,Tsz Long Chan,Quoc An Andy Ly,Kit Yeung Garrick Chan
Incorporating vertical gardens and eco finishes, the design promotes sustainable living while offering flexible communal spaces within a high-rise residential framework.
Markas Grinevičius,Reda Petravičiūtė,Karolina Baltrušaitytė,Ona Makuškaitė
Located within a forested, ecologically sensitive area, the study explores strategies for environmental education and community engagement. It examines how architecture can support awareness of biodiversity and climate-related processes while integrating with the natural landscape.
Embracing the region's columnar basalt formations and utilizing a thermal-regulating membrane, the guesthouse offers a unique communal experience in the harsh Icelandic climate.
Constructed with volcanic stone and topped with a green roof, the serpentine greenhouse facilitates year-round hydroponic cultivation while enhancing awareness of sustainable agricultural practices.
Located within a uniform residential landscape in the United Arab Emirates, the design introduces a contemporary response to the region’s repetitive built environment. It proposes a modular residential typology that accommodates changing household needs while engaging with its environmental and social context.
Shiyen Wu,Jun-han Huang,Pei-shan Chen,Chun-teng Lin
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and enhanced by biophilic green walls, the design integrates residential and commercial spaces to promote community interaction within an urban setting.
Constructed with modular cross-laminated timber panels and green roof systems, the design establishes a contemporary urban hub that supports intergenerational living and promotes social cohesion.
Repurposed oil rigs form the foundation for a resilient water-based community, integrating fish farms and urban agriculture to create a sustainable habitat for future residents.
The project is a wellness retreat that brings together yoga, meditation, and communal living through an architecture focused on minimal environmental impact. Using ecologically responsible materials and passive design strategies, it fosters a balanced relationship between daily life and the surrounding natural landscape.
Utilizing bamboo and recycled steel, the design incorporates vertical gardens to enhance urban living environments while fostering community engagement through adaptable micro-housing units.
The project addresses the complexities of urban density while fostering social engagement and pedestrian accessibility by integrating flexible office spaces with vibrant communal areas. The design not only enhances functionality within a constrained urban footprint but also strengthens connections between disparate elements of the city’s fabric.
Use architecture to create different emotional states
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Use architecture to create different emotional states
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