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Folding Facade with Elevated Access for Enhanced User Engagement

Caden Mcwilliams

The folding facade and elevated base create a versatile environment that promotes user engagement, offering a transformative space for meditation and reflection.

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Electromagnetic Shielding with Metal Framework in a Compact Off-Grid House

Electromagnetic Shielding with Metal Framework in a Compact Off-Grid House

Marta Grbic, Sanja Gogic

Utilizing a closed Faraday cage and metal framework for electromagnetic shielding, the compact off-grid residence fosters mindfulness and self-sufficiency while providing adaptable living spaces.

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Solar Chimney and Recycled Wood Create Biophilic Microhome Experience

Solar Chimney and Recycled Wood Create Biophilic Microhome Experience

Aphrodite Knoop

A solar chimney combined with recycled wood components allows for passive cooling and natural ventilation in a microhome designed to enhance connection with nature while providing efficient living spaces.

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Floating Container Home With Efficient Cross-Ventilation and Sliding Balcony

Floating Container Home With Efficient Cross-Ventilation and Sliding Balcony

Sepideh Bazrafshan, Masoud Mirzahoseini

Incorporating a rotating structure and a sliding balcony for enhanced outdoor connectivity, the design emphasizes efficient cross-ventilation and adaptability, creating a mobile home that offers comfort and sustainability for its occupants.

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Layered Winter Coat Retreat With Concrete Plywood and Timber Frame Construction

Layered Winter Coat Retreat With Concrete Plywood and Timber Frame Construction

Maik Mager, Paul Van der vlis

Constructed with a layered winter coat and a combination of concrete plywood and timber framing, the retreat adapts to seasonal changes, providing a functional space for meditation and reflection.

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Ellipsoidal Modules Crafted From Composite Materials for Sustainable Arctic Living

Ellipsoidal Modules Crafted From Composite Materials for Sustainable Arctic Living

Henry Wen, Yee Sang Wong

Constructed with composite materials and an ellipsoidal design, this modular housing solution provides sustainable living essentials while fostering community interaction in the challenging climate of Iceland.

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Interconnected Domes Crafted From Bamboo in a Tropical Ecosystem

Juan Pablo Berrueta Villa

Interconnected domes constructed from bamboo provide a sustainable living solution that harmonizes with the tropical environment while facilitating communal interactions in a compact footprint.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Polycarbonate Panels in Sustainable Compact Living Spaces

Charred Wooden Shingles and Polycarbonate Panels in Sustainable Compact Living Spaces

Sergii Gubar

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and transparent polycarbonate panels, the design promotes energy efficiency and sustainable living while maximizing interaction with the surrounding landscape in a compact, multifunctional home.

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Natural Regeneration Through Self-Shading Geometries in Urban Living Spaces

Carlos enrique Rodríguez medrano, Emmanuel Rodríguez ortiz

Self-shading geometric forms create a sustainable urban living environment that fosters community connections while minimizing ecological impact.

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Triple-Glazed Micro House with Integrated Green Roof and Glulam Structure

Triple-Glazed Micro House with Integrated Green Roof and Glulam Structure

Blagica Maneva, Goran Saveski

Elevated above the ground, this micro house utilizes triple-glazed glass and a glulam structure while integrating a green roof, offering a sustainable living solution in an urban environment.

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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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Plywood Modules for Flexible Living in Compact Spaces

Plywood Modules for Flexible Living in Compact Spaces

Maret Lauranne, Manon Cochereau

Constructed from plywood and wooden slabs, this modular living solution emphasizes adaptability through interchangeable wall units, allowing for personalized spaces that cater to evolving residential needs.

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Sustainable Living Through Repurposed Containers Enhanced with Solar Paneling and Flexible Design

Sustainable Living Through Repurposed Containers Enhanced with Solar Paneling and Flexible Design

Kohki Hiranuma

Repurposed shipping containers equipped with solar paneling and customizable layouts create a sustainable and adaptable housing solution that fosters community interaction.

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Corbel Locking System and Structural Insulated Panels in Community Spaces

Corbel Locking System and Structural Insulated Panels in Community Spaces

Randy Chan, Hwee Doong William Ling

Utilizing a Corbel Locking System and Structural Insulated Panels, the design creates adaptable community spaces that emphasize sustainability and efficient assembly.

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Compressed Earth Blocks and Rainwater Harvesting in a Sustainable Community Shelter

Compressed Earth Blocks and Rainwater Harvesting in a Sustainable Community Shelter

Nabil Shabir Randeree

Utilizing compressed earth blocks and a rainwater harvesting system, this sustainable community shelter offers an adaptable living environment designed to address the housing needs of low-income families.

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RINGED SANCTUARY FOR WELLNESS AND REST

Ana-maria Lenghen, Razvan ioan Muntean, Silviu ioan Popa

House Fo(u)r Innerlight(s) is a yoga retreat designed to foster mindfulness and community within a natural forest setting in Latvia. The project emphasizes a circular spatial organization that integrates indoor and outdoor environments while supporting both collective activities and individual reflection.

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Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

Shih-Hui Teng, Min Li, Shen Tzu Chen, Nien Chen Lu

Utilizing hollow brick construction and modular design, this sustainable residential initiative captures wind and solar energy to create adaptable living spaces for families in Dubai's arid climate.

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A RESIDENCE WITH ADAPTABLE OPEN-PLAN LIVING

A RESIDENCE WITH ADAPTABLE OPEN-PLAN LIVING

Paula Soler Soler Marta Woodward Moncho

Designed for a residential setting in Dubai, the architecture responds to the demands of desert living through passive strategies, adaptable spatial planning, and material efficiency. The layout emphasizes a balance between privacy and communal life, with a focus on outdoor integration.

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Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure

Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure

Mason Miles

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 Monument to Human Memory and Nature

Beomsoo Kim

Situated in a remote and challenging landscape, the design explores the relationship between humanity, nature, and time through a combined memorial and educational facility. The structure addresses themes of memory, ecological responsibility, and philosophical inquiry within a carefully considered architectural framework.

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

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A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

Sadyr Khabukhayev, Raikhan Seilova

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.

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An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

Menno Joop Johan Smit

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.

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Bamboo and Steel Micro-Housing with Vertical Gardens in Ghana

Bamboo and Steel Micro-Housing with Vertical Gardens in Ghana

Shuang Chen, Yushan Jiang, Hengyuan Yang

Utilizing bamboo and recycled steel, the design incorporates vertical gardens to enhance urban living environments while fostering community engagement through adaptable micro-housing units.

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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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Search results for: “Compactness”

15 projects found:

Folding Facade with Elevated Access for Enhanced User Engagement

Electromagnetic Shielding with Metal Framework in a Compact Off-Grid House

Solar Chimney and Recycled Wood Create Biophilic Microhome Experience

Floating Container Home With Efficient Cross-Ventilation and Sliding Balcony

Layered Winter Coat Retreat With Concrete Plywood and Timber Frame Construction

Ellipsoidal Modules Crafted From Composite Materials for Sustainable Arctic Living

Interconnected Domes Crafted From Bamboo in a Tropical Ecosystem

Charred Wooden Shingles and Polycarbonate Panels in Sustainable Compact Living Spaces

Natural Regeneration Through Self-Shading Geometries in Urban Living Spaces

Triple-Glazed Micro House with Integrated Green Roof and Glulam Structure

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

Plywood Modules for Flexible Living in Compact Spaces

Sustainable Living Through Repurposed Containers Enhanced with Solar Paneling and Flexible Design

Corbel Locking System and Structural Insulated Panels in Community Spaces

Compressed Earth Blocks and Rainwater Harvesting in a Sustainable Community Shelter

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RINGED SANCTUARY FOR WELLNESS AND REST

Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

A RESIDENCE WITH ADAPTABLE OPEN-PLAN LIVING

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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

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Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure

A Monument to Human Memory and Nature

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

A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

Bamboo and Steel Micro-Housing with Vertical Gardens in Ghana

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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