Clara Amaral faria camelo,Emanuella Harume kashiwakura,Júlia De oliveira gadelha,Gabriel guillermo Barajas
Crafted with cross-laminated timber and charred wooden shingles, the design embraces passive heating and natural ventilation, creating a serene environment for yoga and holistic living.
Equipped with energy autonomy and adaptable commercial space, the Commensal Home utilizes Cross Laminated Timber to redefine affordable living while promoting community engagement and sustainability.
With its circular perforated panels inspired by sand dunes and the use of cross laminated timber for natural ventilation, the Ecolodge offers a sustainable retreat that embraces the harsh desert environment while prioritizing guest comfort.
Using Cross Laminated Timber and high ceilings, the design creates an efficient compact living space that seamlessly integrates private and public areas for modern urban lifestyles.
Utilizing Cross Laminated Timber for construction, the compact living unit prioritizes sustainable energy efficiency and modular adaptability, serving as an innovative residence in urban environments.
The design incorporates a floating meditation room constructed with Cross Laminated Timber, elevated to frame panoramic views of the Serra da Estrela landscape, creating a serene retreat dedicated to wellness and reflection.
Sara Badalinezhad,Diego de la Maza,Leon Ladišić,Derya Ucan
Cross Laminated Timber forms a resilient framework supported by a steel grid, creating adaptable housing that enhances community living through shared amenities and efficient spatial configurations.
Corten steel facades blend with Cross Laminated Timber to create guest accommodations that harmonize with the Umbrian landscape, offering a tranquil retreat for wine enthusiasts.
Emphasizing a thatch roof and Cross Laminated Timber construction, this creative space fosters collaboration and individual expression while seamlessly integrating with its natural surroundings.
Constructed with clear oak cladding and Cross Laminated Timber, the facility provides a warm and functional shelter for hikers at the base of Hverfjall Volcano.
Polished steel clads a tree-integrated structure that allows guests to engage with their forest surroundings while nurturing the very trees that envelop their retreat.
The use of Cross Laminated Timber defines a new approach to urban housing in San Francisco, integrating vertical circulation with community-focused spaces to effectively address local housing needs.
Set above the urban landscape, the elevated platform uniquely incorporates food forests and communal gardens with Cross Laminated Timber structures to provide affordable housing in a connected, sustainable community.
Elevated above an abandoned bridge, this microhome community utilizes Cross Laminated Timber and thoughtful design elements to create a sustainable living environment that fosters community interaction and connects residents to the surrounding landscape.
Utilizing a combination of cross-laminated timber and repurposed shipping containers, this residential development in Toronto offers a modular approach to housing that emphasizes sustainability and community connectivity.
With a curvilinear design formed from cross laminated timber panels, the museum integrates historical architecture and sustainable practices to serve as a cultural hub dedicated to equestrian heritage.
Crafted from Cross Laminated Timber and supported by glulam beams, this pavilion-bridge seamlessly connects urban life with nature, serving as a vibrant public space for exhibitions and community interaction along the river in Gothenburg.
Cross laminated timber homes harmonize with the Umbrian landscape, surrounding a natural pool and reflecting a commitment to sustainability while providing comfortable guest accommodations.
Cantilevered above a geological fissure, the design incorporates Cross Laminated Timber and a reflective aluminum façade to create a visitor centre that enhances the experience of Iceland's unique landscape.
A Cross Laminated Wood structure integrates with existing foundations to create a sustainable community living environment that emphasizes social interaction and offers lake views.
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.
Valeria Baeza
Mario Arancibia
Felipe Gonzalez
Tomas Zelada
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.
Positioned between the Baltic Sea and the Jaunupes River, the Pilgrimage Yoga House is a multifunctional space designed for yoga, meditation, and communal gathering. The project combines sustainable construction with a strong sensitivity to its landscape and users, offering a setting that supports both individual reflection and shared experience.
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.
This study examines a multi-volume building designed to connect users with the forest landscape while accommodating communal and educational functions. Architectural strategies in these contexts can balance visual distinction with environmental sensitivity, providing spaces for learning and observation.
With a design that utilizes stacked roofs to create unobstructed jungle views, this wooden retreat fosters a close connection to nature while providing essential shelter and spaces for relaxation and meditation.
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