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Adaptable Living Spaces with Sliding Walls and Natural Light
Adaptable Living Spaces with Sliding Walls and Natural Light
Zuzanna Balicka
Sliding walls create flexible living spaces within a microhome that maximizes natural light and privacy, designed for modern urban lifestyles.
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Bamboo Louvers and Green Roofs Enhancing Cambodian Hideaways
Bamboo Louvers and Green Roofs Enhancing Cambodian Hideaways
Jayson Mata
Employing locally sourced bamboo and integrating green roofs, the design creates a sustainable retreat that harmonizes with the Cambodian landscape, offering guests a unique hideaway experience.
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Skylit Octagonal Retreat Crafted from Sustainable Spruce and Recycled Materials
Skylit Octagonal Retreat Crafted from Sustainable Spruce and Recycled Materials
Daniella Zlotogoura, Jose maria Vizcaya martinez, Adriana Consuegra navarro
Crafted with sustainable spruce and an octagonal design, this compact retreat integrates a skylight for natural illumination and ventilation, offering a tranquil space for meditation and reflection in a forested setting.
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Modular Coffee Hub with Sheltered Seating for Transit Spaces
Modular Coffee Hub with Sheltered Seating for Transit Spaces
Reimi Hayakawa
Connected modular units create a welcoming coffee stop that enhances transit experiences in Helsinki, blending functionality with informal social spaces for commuters.
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Panoramic Views Framed by Concrete and Glass in a Volcanic Landscape
Panoramic Views Framed by Concrete and Glass in a Volcanic Landscape
Frederick Wong, ALEX CHAN, kammy leung, cl fok
Framed by insulated glass and a low, wedge-shaped form, the coffee shop offers visitors panoramic views of the volcanic landscape while providing communal and intimate seating for an unparalleled experience.
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Reclaimed Fuselage Forms Compact Living Space with Rotating Functionality
Reclaimed Fuselage Forms Compact Living Space with Rotating Functionality
Joshua Evans, Stephen Loanoto, Michael Yohanes, Timothy Yuonggo, Stephen Loanoto, Michael Yohanes, Timothy Yuonggo
Utilizing repurposed airplane fuselage, the Micro Nano Rotating Home incorporates a unique rotating space that adapts for various functions, creating an efficient living environment in a compact footprint.
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Compact Living with Integrated Storage in an Active Forest Setting
Compact Living with Integrated Storage in an Active Forest Setting
Sarah Langille
Custom built-in furniture enhances the compact living experience in a tiny home that blends with its forest surroundings, promoting an active lifestyle for young couples.
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Gray Water Systems and Corrugated Metal Roofs in Sustainable Retreat Cabins
Gray Water Systems and Corrugated Metal Roofs in Sustainable Retreat Cabins
Norbert Hőgye, Zsófia Pap
Utilizing corrugated metal roofs and gray water systems, the sustainable sleeping pods blend into the landscape while providing eco-friendly accommodations for visitors at the Vale de Moses Yoga Retreat.
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Elevated Living Pod With Engineered Wood and Vertical Greenery
Elevated Living Pod With Engineered Wood and Vertical Greenery
Gia hana Lotzer, Ann-christin Timke, Chloe Hönisch gravel
An elevated structure clad in engineered wood and complemented by a vertical garden redefines compact living, creating a self-sufficient pod that integrates seamlessly into its hillside environment.
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Inflatable Shelter Constructed with Reclaimed Inner Tubes and Tarpaulins for Sustainable Living
Inflatable Shelter Constructed with Reclaimed Inner Tubes and Tarpaulins for Sustainable Living
Antonin Romary, Jeanne Zanardo
Constructed from reclaimed inner tubes and tarpaulins, the inflatable micro-caravan provides a flexible living solution that engages local communities while promoting sustainable practices in the European countryside.
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Step Layout Harmonizes Cross-Laminated Timber and Green Living
Step Layout Harmonizes Cross-Laminated Timber and Green Living
Helmuts Nežborts
Utilizing a step layout and cross-laminated timber, the design integrates sustainable features like a solar chimney and rain collector to create efficient micro living spaces in an urban environment.
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Cork Insulated Cabin With Rebar Facade in Natural Landscape
Cork Insulated Cabin With Rebar Facade in Natural Landscape
Charles Beckendorf
Constructed with a facade of recycled rebar and insulated with natural cork, this compact cabin maximizes flexibility and connection to its landscape, serving as a multifunctional living space.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Retreat Featuring Charred Wooden Shingles and Communal Gardens
Cross-Laminated Timber Retreat Featuring Charred Wooden Shingles and Communal Gardens
Gabriel-andrei Alexoiu, Bianca-maria Paun, Cristiana-alexandra Comanici
With cross-laminated timber panels forming its structural backbone and charred wooden shingles enhancing its exterior, this architectural design creates an engaging communal environment centered around creativity and sustainability.
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Dynamic Living Through Programmatic Furniture in a Compact Urban Residence
Dynamic Living Through Programmatic Furniture in a Compact Urban Residence
Víctor Lobos, Daniela Meyer, Ana Canessa
Utilizing a programmatic wall for spatial organization, this compact residence incorporates dynamic furniture solutions to create adaptable living areas within a constrained urban lot.
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Hexagonal Beehive Housing Designed for Community Cohesion
Hexagonal Beehive Housing Designed for Community Cohesion
Nai cheong Cheong
The hexagonal beehive shape optimizes space and thermal efficiency in this affordable housing development, which fosters community interaction through its integrated gardens and walkways.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Enabling Compact Living Solutions with Charred Wood Aesthetics
Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Enabling Compact Living Solutions with Charred Wood Aesthetics
Scott Donnell
Crafted from cross-laminated timber panels and charred wood, this residential unit demonstrates efficient use of space while prioritizing sustainability, offering a viable solution for modern urban living.
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Bamboo Elevation Supporting Solar Energy in a Compact Living Space
Bamboo Elevation Supporting Solar Energy in a Compact Living Space
Francesca Ligabue
Elevated above the ground and constructed from bamboo, this compact living space integrates sliding elements and photovoltaic panels to provide adaptable functionality while promoting sustainability.
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Mycelium Panels and Chidori Joints in Off-Grid Living Cube
Mycelium Panels and Chidori Joints in Off-Grid Living Cube
Alexandros Naylor, Chris Castiglia, Niousha Keyvaninejad
Constructed with mycelium panels and incorporating traditional chidori joints, the cube-shaped structure operates off-grid while housing all essential living functions in a compact footprint.
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Hydroponic Greenhouse in a Compact X-Lam Module for Sustainable Living
Hydroponic Greenhouse in a Compact X-Lam Module for Sustainable Living
Simone Marino, Sergio Carletto
A hydroponic greenhouse integrates with a compact X-Lam module, creating a self-sufficient living space that emphasizes sustainability and environmental harmony in Balme, Italy.
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Charred Wood and Metal Framework Creating a Reflective Yoga Retreat
Charred Wood and Metal Framework Creating a Reflective Yoga Retreat
Erida Bendo
Charred wood panels and a metal framework define a contemplative space that harmonizes with its natural surroundings, serving as a dedicated retreat for yoga practice.
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