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Portable Micro Home With Bamboo Structure and Abaca Mesh for Urban Living

Portable Micro Home With Bamboo Structure and Abaca Mesh for Urban Living

Jenica grace Malana, Trisha anne Oliveros, Christian Del rosario

Constructed with foldable panels and an elevated bamboo structure, this micro home in Metro Manila incorporates abaca mesh for ventilation while offering a flexible living space tailored for urban residents.

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Vertical Hydroponics and Ecolux Skylights in a Compact Urban Dwelling

Vertical Hydroponics and Ecolux Skylights in a Compact Urban Dwelling

Maria Paloma Sanchez Diaz

Integrating Ecolux skylights and hydroponics within a compact footprint, the design provides a flexible urban dwelling that adapts seamlessly to modern living needs.

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Breathable Polycarbonate Facade Encloses Compact Recycled Hardwood Gym

Weng i Kok

A 360-degree movable cabinet system enhances the functionality of a compact living space where a breathable polycarbonate facade wraps around, creating a personal gym that integrates fitness and daily life within an urban environment.

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Plywood Roofs and Hydraulic Furniture in a Compact Urban Living Space

Mahsa Rezvani

Comprising a plywood roof and hydraulic furniture, the design allows for flexible arrangements and efficient use of space, creating a compact urban living environment tailored for couples.

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Balancing Levels and Privacy in Compact Living Spaces

Ja young Kim, Minju Seol, Seorin Choi, Juyeong Park

Level differences and sunken areas create a unique interplay of privacy and community in a compact living space designed to accommodate individual narratives within a shared environment.

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Skylit Tiny House Surrounded by Nature With Composting Features and Wooden Facade

Roozbeh Khodadadi, Mohammad Akbari, Amin Baraz

With a wooden facade inspired by coniferous trees and strategically placed skylights, the design embraces sustainability through rainwater collection and composting features while providing comfortable living in a compact space.

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Upcycled Shipping Container Embracing Natural Light and Modular Living

Mikhail Mykhailenko

Utilizing an upcycled shipping container, this design enhances spatial efficiency and natural light while offering a flexible living space tailored to diverse environments.

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Inflatable ETFE Housing Integrated Within an Abandoned Water Tower

Salam Yousef, Maryem Lachgar

Nestled within an abandoned water tower, the design merges inflatable ETFE structures with two compact living units, creating a sustainable residential solution that revitalizes underutilized urban space.

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Timber Frames and Green Spaces Shaping Community Living

Germo Ausin, Louise Hedberg, Sanna Funck, Emaelaf Tebikew Yalew

Lightweight timber frames and transparent glass create a porous structure that integrates green open spaces, promoting community interaction and addressing the housing needs through flexible co-living solutions.

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Elevated Living Pods Crafted From Cross-Laminated Timber With Integrated Rainwater Systems

Elevated Living Pods Crafted From Cross-Laminated Timber With Integrated Rainwater Systems

Mario Garcia serrano, Mateo Sellés de diego

Elevated sleeping pods constructed from cross-laminated timber incorporate advanced rainwater harvesting systems, offering a sustainable living solution that harmonizes with the natural landscape.

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Charred Wood Facade and Triple-Glazed Windows in Compact Urban Home

Charred Wood Facade and Triple-Glazed Windows in Compact Urban Home

Natascha Fischer

With a charred wood facade and triple-glazed windows, this compact urban home integrates sustainable features such as solar panels and rainwater collection, offering a functional living space in a limited footprint.

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Green Roof and Adjustable Ceiling in Compact Community Living

Green Roof and Adjustable Ceiling in Compact Community Living

Hani Fakhani

The integration of a green roof with an adjustable ceiling in a compact layout optimizes living space while emphasizing environmental sustainability in a community-oriented design.

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Hyperboloid Bamboo Retreat Embracing Nature and Mindfulness

Sook Chong

Constructed with hyperboloid forms and bamboo, the cabin offers a compact retreat designed for meditation and relaxation, integrating seamlessly with its urban surroundings in Tokyo.

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Harnessing Rainwater with Waterfalls in a High-Rise Community

Jian Wang, Luyuan Yan, Zhixuan Zhu, Xing Liu

Rainwater cascades through integrated waterfalls in a super high-rise community, utilizing gravitational energy to generate clean electricity while providing sustainable living spaces for local residents.

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Bamboo Structures and Two-Wheel Flexibility in Sustainable Urban Housing

Quoc huy Trinh

Utilizing a unique two-wheel and rail system alongside bamboo structures, the design creates flexible living spaces that enhance sustainability and promote community interaction in an urban setting.

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Reed-Crafted Microhome Focused on Space Efficiency and Natural Ventilation

Leonie Schaller, Frederike Strauch

Crafted from renewable reed, this compact microhome emphasizes natural light and ventilation, creating an adaptable living space tailored for modern urban lifestyles.

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Fishing Holes and Collapsible Furniture in a Transportable Microhouse

Xing hua Lin

With integrated fishing holes and a versatile design featuring collapsible furniture, the transportable microhouse offers a unique solution for both winter ice fishing and summer accommodations.

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Solar-Powered Micro Home With Zero-Mass Water Panels

Willem Van der westhuizen

Equipped with solar body panels and zero-mass water technology, the Micro Rover provides a compact and sustainable solution for mobile living in remote environments.

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Textile Enclosure Featuring Local Basketry and Straw Insulation in a Compact Microhome

Florencia valentina Traversa artigas, María belén Pérez montelongo, Camila Giaconi santos

A lightweight textile enclosure incorporates local basketry and straw insulation to create a flexible microhome that adapts to various living functions while emphasizing sustainability and cultural integration.

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Waffle Slab Core and Glazed Facade Define Sustainable Micro Living

Federrico Mannino, Sonia Gaudencio

Utilizing a container slab and a glazed façade, the design maximizes light and space efficiency while creating a sustainable micro home that integrates essential living functions with its natural surroundings.

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A Lightweight Forest Dwelling with Integrated Water Systems

Austin Autrey

Integrating fog harvesting technology with locally sourced spruce plywood, this elevated residence offers a unique approach to sustainability while providing functional living spaces within a serene forest setting.

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MODULAR TOWER FOR ECOLOGICAL OBSERVATION

MODULAR TOWER FOR ECOLOGICAL OBSERVATION

Elan Jordan Ergas Lenett, Sigrid Anna Joubert

Located in the wetland landscape of Big Slough and Silver Lake, the design offers a vertical exploration of the natural environment through a carefully articulated watchtower structure. The project merges ecological awareness with spatial complexity, creating an architectural framework for observation, movement, and interaction.

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A RESIDENTIAL ENSEMBLE WITH COURTYARDS AND MAYADEEN

A RESIDENTIAL ENSEMBLE WITH COURTYARDS AND MAYADEEN

Balint Iszak Csenge Gyorgyi

Set within a contemporary residential context in the United Arab Emirates, the design explores the relationship between traditional urban forms and present-day living requirements. It emphasizes community interaction, environmental responsiveness, and adaptability, responding to both cultural and climatic conditions.

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A GEOMETRIC INSTALLATION FOR DESERT REFLECTION

Marco Tosone

Set within a remote desert landscape, the installation engages with the surrounding geology through a restrained formal language and material palette. It is conceived as a space for reflection and observation, where geometric structures frame the vastness of the environment.

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A PLATFORM FOR OBSERVATION, CIRCULATION, AND GATHERING

A PLATFORM FOR OBSERVATION, CIRCULATION, AND GATHERING

Hadi Koohihabibi, Pariya Shahbazi, Parsa Kavosi, Kimia Salimzadeh

Located in a small urban center adjacent to open landscape, the structure supports both elevated viewing and pedestrian circulation across its site. Designed to enhance public engagement, it responds to local context through its spatial configuration and material logic.

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A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

Franco Ghilardi

Wrapped in charred wooden shingles and built from cross-laminated timber, this community spa blends wellness, sustainability, and landscape-driven design in a remote Icelandic setting.

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A Climate-Responsive Residence with Living Walls and Voids

A Climate-Responsive Residence with Living Walls and Voids

Wilson Lopes Do Nascimento Junior, Valerio Ziantoni, Gabriela Vitória Carvalho, João Pedro Pina

The design addresses the challenges of desert living by integrating sustainable strategies that support self-sufficiency and environmental resilience. Emphasizing resource efficiency and ecological balance, the project highlights the relationship between built form and natural systems in a harsh environment.

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A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives

A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives

Levi Gauge Pfeil

Situated within the prairie landscape of De Smet, South Dakota, the design draws inspiration from the form and symbolism of pioneer-era covered wagons. The intervention engages visitors through movement, materiality, and historical reference.

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Search results for: “Compact space”

60 projects found:

Portable Micro Home With Bamboo Structure and Abaca Mesh for Urban Living

Vertical Hydroponics and Ecolux Skylights in a Compact Urban Dwelling

Breathable Polycarbonate Facade Encloses Compact Recycled Hardwood Gym

Plywood Roofs and Hydraulic Furniture in a Compact Urban Living Space

Balancing Levels and Privacy in Compact Living Spaces

Skylit Tiny House Surrounded by Nature With Composting Features and Wooden Facade

Upcycled Shipping Container Embracing Natural Light and Modular Living

Inflatable ETFE Housing Integrated Within an Abandoned Water Tower

Timber Frames and Green Spaces Shaping Community Living

Elevated Living Pods Crafted From Cross-Laminated Timber With Integrated Rainwater Systems

Charred Wood Facade and Triple-Glazed Windows in Compact Urban Home

Green Roof and Adjustable Ceiling in Compact Community Living

Hyperboloid Bamboo Retreat Embracing Nature and Mindfulness

Harnessing Rainwater with Waterfalls in a High-Rise Community

Bamboo Structures and Two-Wheel Flexibility in Sustainable Urban Housing

Reed-Crafted Microhome Focused on Space Efficiency and Natural Ventilation

Fishing Holes and Collapsible Furniture in a Transportable Microhouse

Solar-Powered Micro Home With Zero-Mass Water Panels

Textile Enclosure Featuring Local Basketry and Straw Insulation in a Compact Microhome

Waffle Slab Core and Glazed Facade Define Sustainable Micro Living

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A GEOMETRIC INSTALLATION FOR DESERT REFLECTION

A PLATFORM FOR OBSERVATION, CIRCULATION, AND GATHERING

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

A Climate-Responsive Residence with Living Walls and Voids

A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives

The Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025: Celebrating Architectural Creativity and Visionary Unbuilt Designs with a Total Prize Fund of €100,000

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