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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create Harmonious Living Spaces In Urban Context
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create Harmonious Living Spaces In Urban Context
Gustavo antonio de oliveira Oliveira
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design emphasizes communal interaction through flexible living spaces tailored for urban environments.
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Timber-Frame Community Housing with Cross-Laminated Construction
Timber-Frame Community Housing with Cross-Laminated Construction
Joseph Loreto, Ramsey Leung
Constructed with prefabricated cross-laminated timber panels, this compact housing module integrates adaptable layouts and shared community spaces to address the need for affordable living in urban settings.
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Translucent Facade and Circular Layout in Compact Housing Solutions
Translucent Facade and Circular Layout in Compact Housing Solutions
Donggu Hyon
The incorporation of a polycarbonate translucent facade within a circular layout creates a unique living environment that prioritizes privacy and natural light, offering compact housing solutions for young professionals in a dense urban setting.
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Passive Ventilation and Thermo-Acoustic Roofing in Affordable Compact Housing
Passive Ventilation and Thermo-Acoustic Roofing in Affordable Compact Housing
Rafael de jesus Rhenals cogollo, Daniel Cuao bedoya
With a focus on passive ventilation and the use of thermo-acoustic roofing, the design offers compact, affordable living solutions tailored for young professionals in Montería, Colombia.
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Pulley-Driven Flexibility in Compact Living Spaces
Pulley-Driven Flexibility in Compact Living Spaces
Hugh Leahy
A unique pulley system enables flexible living arrangements within a compact micro home designed for urban settings, prioritizing sustainability and efficient use of space.
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Geometric Forms Enhancing Natural Light in Compact River Chelmer Residence
Geometric Forms Enhancing Natural Light in Compact River Chelmer Residence
Harry Risk
Large windows frame views of the River Chelmer, allowing abundant natural light to fill the geometric forms of a compact microhome designed for efficient living.
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Sustainable Living Through Kooltherm Insulation and Hardwood Integration in Compact Housing
Sustainable Living Through Kooltherm Insulation and Hardwood Integration in Compact Housing
Lisa A Garner
Crafted with Kooltherm insulation and hardwood elements, this compact microhome embodies efficient design optimized for sustainable living in an urban environment.
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COR-TEN Panels and Teak Accents Define a Compact Community Shelter
COR-TEN Panels and Teak Accents Define a Compact Community Shelter
Nicolas Denis
Constructed with robust COR-TEN steel panels and enriched with teak accents, this compact community shelter prioritizes sustainability and functional design to provide a versatile living environment.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Modules Creating Flexible Urban Living Solutions
Cross-Laminated Timber Modules Creating Flexible Urban Living Solutions
Youngki Park, Sungkyun Ahn
Crafted from cross-laminated timber, these adaptable housing modules promote efficient urban living through flexible design and sustainable practices, catering to the needs of a densely populated community.
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Dynamic Sloping Roofs Combining Kingspan Insulation With Sustainable Living Concepts
Dynamic Sloping Roofs Combining Kingspan Insulation With Sustainable Living Concepts
Marcin Paweł Piątek, Marcin Paweł Piatek
Integrating dynamic sloping roofs with Kingspan insulation and modular PVC elements, the architectural solution redefines compact living by offering a flexible and energy-efficient residential space.
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Sloped Wall Cabin with Local Maple and Flexible Living Space
Sloped Wall Cabin with Local Maple and Flexible Living Space
Nazanin Motevalli
With a lozenge shape and a sloped wall providing innovative storage solutions, this micro home in Winnipeg seamlessly integrates local maple plywood and a flexible two-story layout for a modern living and working environment.
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Cement Block Design Featuring Communal Spaces and Sustainable Features
Cement Block Design Featuring Communal Spaces and Sustainable Features
Sueli Garcia, Maria elvira Rosete
Constructed from cement blocks, this compact dwelling integrates communal spaces with sustainable design features to create an efficient living environment for individuals and couples in an urban setting.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create Coastal Compact Housing Solutions
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create Coastal Compact Housing Solutions
Antonio Cucca
Using charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design promotes resilience and adaptability in compact housing tailored for coastal living.
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Self-Healing Concrete Panels in Sustainable Compact Housing
Self-Healing Concrete Panels in Sustainable Compact Housing
Aleksandar Boyadzhiev
Using self-healing concrete panels, the compact housing solution addresses water scarcity through integrated sustainable technologies, paving the way for efficient living spaces in the Black Sea region.
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Deodar and Chir Wood Forming A Compact Micro-Living Experience in Shimla
Deodar and Chir Wood Forming A Compact Micro-Living Experience in Shimla
Siddhi Hindalkar, Uday Wanjari, Rugved Penkar, Atharva Salaskar
Constructed from locally sourced deodar and chir wood, this micro-home in Shimla redefines compact living by optimizing space and functionality to create a comfortable residence for contemporary lifestyles.
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Concrete Columns and Reinforced Structure in Vertical Urban Living
Concrete Columns and Reinforced Structure in Vertical Urban Living
Iván Tamayo Ramos
Rising 170 meters, the vertical living structure combines a reinforced concrete framework with efficient unit layouts to create adaptable residential spaces for a diverse urban population in Central Hong Kong.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and QuadCore Panels in Compact Housing Solution for Disaster Resilience
Charred Wooden Shingles and QuadCore Panels in Compact Housing Solution for Disaster Resilience
Josh Self, Brooke Isabella Fouladgar, James Norwood-young
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and QuadCore panels, this compact housing solution is designed for resilience in disaster-prone areas, ensuring safety and sustainability for its residents.
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Vertical Gardening and Kingspan Insulation in Compact Urban Living
Vertical Gardening and Kingspan Insulation in Compact Urban Living
Nur irdina lee chun ling , Elaine Ting Peir Shi, Meng Lai Lo, Muhammad Syazreensyazwan Mohd Shofri
Incorporating vertical gardening and Kingspan insulation, this compact urban dwelling optimizes space and energy efficiency while addressing the housing needs of young professionals in Kuala Lumpur.
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Curvilinear Roof Integrated With Solar Tiles Featuring Recycled Masonry In A Compact Sustainable Dwelling
Curvilinear Roof Integrated With Solar Tiles Featuring Recycled Masonry In A Compact Sustainable Dwelling
Samuel Torres
A curvilinear roof equipped with solar tiles and constructed from recycled masonry defines a compact dwelling optimized for sustainability and efficient energy use.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Acoustic Insulation Enhance A Compact Community Living Space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Acoustic Insulation Enhance A Compact Community Living Space
Inge Paessens
Charred wooden shingles complement the modular design and acoustic insulating features of this compact living space, fostering a sustainable environment tailored for community interaction.
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SUSTAINABLE RESIDENCE WITH INTEGRATED NATURAL LIGHT
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Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure
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An elevated timber structure in the marshlands of South Dakota functions as a community center, incorporating natural illumination and a glazed corridor to facilitate education and public interaction.
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A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading
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A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber
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Translucent polycarbonate and timber are employed to construct communal areas that encourage interaction and contemplation within the prairie environment.
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