Wassim Khiyate,Emmanuel Kutemwa Chitembo,Anas Kad,Martial Johnson
Utilizing rammed earth construction and a modern interpretation of the traditional Barjeel cooling system, the design integrates aquaponics for sustainable food production while promoting community interaction in a residential setting.
Sungsoo Kim,Seungkawng Baek,Kunhee Moon,Sinhee Kim
Crafted from locally sourced birch timber and incorporating green roofing, the design offers an environmentally sensitive accommodation that harmonizes with Iceland's landscape while providing unobstructed views of the Northern Lights.
Charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels form the foundation of a collection of communal spaces that harmonize with the stunning landscape of Lake Mývatn, offering visitors a modern interpretation of traditional Icelandic living.
With its diagonal facades and natural wood elements, the reading space integrates seamlessly into its surroundings while providing an inviting environment for community engagement and literacy.
Constructed with pre-fabricated concrete slabs and equipped with core-activated ceilings, the design offers flexible urban living solutions while enhancing energy efficiency and comfort in a mixed-use community setting.
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and extensive green roofs, the design creates a sustainable mixed-use environment that integrates seamlessly with its urban context.
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and laminated timber, the design integrates with its forest surroundings to create a multi-purpose retreat that fosters community interaction and personal reflection.
With a focus on sustainability, the design incorporates heat-retaining partition walls and double-glazed windows to create energy-efficient living spaces that foster community engagement.
Crafted with charred wood and concrete in a gently sloped landscape, the design provides a tranquil setting for reflection within a contemporary memorial space.
The use of weathered copper roofing and cellulose insulation defines a modern residential environment that seamlessly integrates two family units with a multifunctional workspace, emphasizing sustainability and community connection in a rural setting.
With a façade of sustainable glass and organic wood tones, the design creates an environmentally conscious urban habitat that seamlessly integrates residential, commercial, and communal spaces.
Crafted from circular wood structures with glass facades to maximize views of the aurora, this retreat blends seamlessly with the landscape while providing both private accommodations and communal spaces for relaxation and interaction.
With a focus on geothermal technology and transparent glass, the design maximizes natural light while integrating natural stone to create a multifaceted community hub that supports diverse public activities.
Utilizing terraced levels and expansive glass walls, this architectural design integrates seamlessly into the vineyard landscape, creating a multifunctional space for relaxation and community engagement.
Elevated above the forest floor, the harmoniously designed timber cabins utilize a thermal curtain system to enhance energy efficiency while providing secluded spaces for meditation and reflection.
A central skylight illuminates the altar within a structure of radiata pine, designed to create a peaceful environment for meditation and reflection in a natural bush setting.
Elevated sleeping pods constructed from locally sourced timber provide unobstructed framed views of the surrounding landscape, offering a serene retreat for yoga practitioners.
The C-shaped structure, characterized by its use of XLAM panels and natural wood elements, offers a compact yet versatile living space designed to harmonize with its surroundings.
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and expansive glass walls, the design establishes a cohesive relationship between the interior and exterior, serving as a functional residential space.
A rotating cube enveloped in glass and reinforced concrete redefines compact urban living by allowing residents to dynamically adjust their spatial experience while maximizing functionality in just 25 square meters.
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.
Shiyen Wu,Jun-han Huang,Pei-shan Chen,Chun-teng Lin
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and enhanced by biophilic green walls, the design integrates residential and commercial spaces to promote community interaction within an urban setting.
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.
Repurposed oil rigs form the foundation for a resilient water-based community, integrating fish farms and urban agriculture to create a sustainable habitat for future residents.
The project is a wellness retreat that brings together yoga, meditation, and communal living through an architecture focused on minimal environmental impact. Using ecologically responsible materials and passive design strategies, it fosters a balanced relationship between daily life and the surrounding natural landscape.
Utilizing bamboo and recycled steel, the design incorporates vertical gardens to enhance urban living environments while fostering community engagement through adaptable micro-housing units.
The project addresses the complexities of urban density while fostering social engagement and pedestrian accessibility by integrating flexible office spaces with vibrant communal areas. The design not only enhances functionality within a constrained urban footprint but also strengthens connections between disparate elements of the city’s fabric.
Use architecture to create different emotional states
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