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Community Focused Lodge Featuring Traditional Palm Leaves and Thermal Regulation Techniques
Community Focused Lodge Featuring Traditional Palm Leaves and Thermal Regulation Techniques
Maryam Houda, Adam Hannouch
Emphasizing traditional craftsmanship with locally sourced palm leaves and innovative thermal regulation methods, this lodge seamlessly integrates with the desert landscape to create a sustainable retreat focused on community interaction and relaxation.
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Palm Reed Roofs and Natural Stone Floors in a Sustainable Desert Community
Palm Reed Roofs and Natural Stone Floors in a Sustainable Desert Community
Nermeen Nasser, Farida El Soueni
Blending palm reed roofs with natural stone floors, the design integrates traditional Bedouin elements into a sustainable desert community, providing comfort and cultural connection in a modern residential setting.
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Natural Ventilation and Renewable Energy Integrated Within Charred Wooden Shingles in Sustainable Desert Retreat
Natural Ventilation and Renewable Energy Integrated Within Charred Wooden Shingles in Sustainable Desert Retreat
Omar Bin eid, Raafat Abu hamra, Shadi Chaar, Imad Kayyali
Charred wooden shingles and a commitment to renewable energy define a sustainable retreat that harmonizes with the desert landscape, offering eco-conscious accommodations for travelers seeking connection with nature.
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Exploring 360-Degree Views Within GFRC Domes Integrated Into The Desert Landscape
Exploring 360-Degree Views Within GFRC Domes Integrated Into The Desert Landscape
Aya Alkhatib
Crafted from GFRC and designed to blend seamlessly with the desert environment, the lodges offer an immersive stargazing experience while fostering a sustainable approach to eco-tourism.
uae lodges eco-tourism sustainability desert stargazing vacation communal luxury nature
Kinetic Acrylic Skylights and Modular Aluminum Framework in Desert Eco-Lodging
Kinetic Acrylic Skylights and Modular Aluminum Framework in Desert Eco-Lodging
Martin Huba, Ofir Albag, Enrico Migliori
Combining kinetic acrylic skylights with modular aluminum structures, the design creates a sustainable retreat seamlessly adapted to the arid landscape, offering a unique lodging experience that emphasizes environmental harmony.
oman lodges sustainable tourism desert modular natural reservoir biomimetic guesthouse
Textile Membrane Structures Harmonizing With Desert Dunes For Sustainable Lodging
Textile Membrane Structures Harmonizing With Desert Dunes For Sustainable Lodging
Joineer Architects
Draped in a lightweight textile membrane that mirrors the soft contours of the surrounding dunes, this innovative lodging experience offers a unique blend of comfort and environmental sensitivity, inviting guests to connect with the vast desert landscape.
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Hexagonal Lodges and Natural Stone Create a Sustainable Retreat in the Desert
Hexagonal Lodges and Natural Stone Create a Sustainable Retreat in the Desert
Shariq Ishaque, Haoran Wang
Emphasizing hexagonal lodges crafted from sustainable aluminum and local stone, this design seamlessly integrates with the desert landscape, offering a unique eco-friendly retreat for visitors to connect with nature.
abu dhabi lodging sustainability desert community ecotourism flexibility local materials hospitality resilience
Biomass Materials and Natural Ventilation in a Curvilinear Desert Lodge Community
Biomass Materials and Natural Ventilation in a Curvilinear Desert Lodge Community
Mabin Mathew, Selvakumaran Kuttisamy
Harnessing local biomass materials and incorporating innovative natural ventilation, the design creates a harmonious community of curvilinear lodges that thrive amid the desert’s challenges.
uae lodge community sustainability desert renewables ventilation biomass common environmental
Corten Steel and Adobe Refuge Designed for Desert Sustainability
Corten Steel and Adobe Refuge Designed for Desert Sustainability
Luiz felipe Silveira
Crafted from locally sourced adobe and weathered Corten steel, this sustainable desert refuge invites inhabitants to immerse themselves in nature while promoting environmental responsibility through innovative water management and community engagement.
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Curvilinear Eco Lodges Featuring Photovoltaics and Local Timber Integration In Desert Setting
Curvilinear Eco Lodges Featuring Photovoltaics and Local Timber Integration In Desert Setting
Fanny Ciufo, Sami Yakhlef
Curvilinear forms crafted from local timber and reinforced with photovoltaic systems emerge organically from the desert landscape, creating a serene retreat designed for sustainable living and connection to nature.
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Curvilinear ETFE Panels Define A Sustainable Oasis in The Desert Ecosystem
Curvilinear ETFE Panels Define A Sustainable Oasis in The Desert Ecosystem
Santiago Reinhardt, Szu ying Lu
Set against the vast desert landscape, the design integrates curvilinear ETFE panels and sustainable practices to create a luxurious communal hub that fosters a deeper connection with the surrounding ecosystem.
uae desert sustainability hospitality community ecotourism luxury environment protected area biophilic
Compressed Sand Structures Blending Circular Lodges with Sustainable Materials in a Desert Retreat
Compressed Sand Structures Blending Circular Lodges with Sustainable Materials in a Desert Retreat
Camilo alveiro Soler rodríguez
Nested within the desert's undulating landscape, compressed sand structures form circular lodges that harmonize with the environment while offering a unique retreat experience for nature enthusiasts.
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The Architect’s Stair

The Architect’s Stair

Take a step and make a statement!

Take a step and make a statement! Edition #2 ideas COMPETITION
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MICROHOME

MICROHOME
Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction
100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
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Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge
Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €
50,000 € PRIZE project COMPETITION
Prize 50,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
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Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a €100,000 prize
100,000€ Prize / 2025 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 €
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 11 September 2025
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The Architect’s Stair
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The Architect’s Stair
Take a step and make a statement!
Take a step and make a statement! Edition #2 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 26 June 2025
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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
Edition #5 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 10,000 €
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 9 July 2025
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Concrete Pavilion
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Concrete Pavilion
Design a concrete pavilion
Edition #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 9 July 2025
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Museum of Emotions
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Museum of Emotions
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Edition #7 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 10 July 2025
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Design affordable housing for Denver
Affordable Housing Series 19th Edition ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
The Architect's Chair
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The Architect's Chair

Take a seat and make a statement!
Take a seat and make a statement! Edition #4 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
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
ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
Howard Waterfall Retreat
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Howard Waterfall Retreat
Design a house near an iconic waterfall in the USA
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Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
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Kinderspace
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Kinderspace
Design a kindergarten of tomorrow
Architecture for Children’s Development #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
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
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 10 September 2025
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