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Translucent Shell with Flexible Openings for Meditation Retreat
Translucent Shell with Flexible Openings for Meditation Retreat
可月 司
The design integrates a translucent shell with adjustable openings to create a serene environment that invites users to engage in meditation and self-reflection.
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Rammed Earth Retreat Utilizes Sound-Insulating Glazing for Urban Meditation
Rammed Earth Retreat Utilizes Sound-Insulating Glazing for Urban Meditation
Niklas Neumann
Constructed with rammed earth and sound-insulating glazing, these cabins offer a sustainable retreat for meditation, providing a tranquil escape from the urban environment of Tokyo.
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Levitating Spaces in a Dynamic Digital Ecosystem
Levitating Spaces in a Dynamic Digital Ecosystem
Colin Fournier
A circular terrace with a levitating workspace integrates a self-reproductive digital ecosystem, offering a novel interaction experience within a virtual landscape dedicated to preserving the memory of the submerged city of UC10.
virtual island workspace community ecosystem memory interaction sunlight movement immersion
Birch-Centered Courtyard with Stone Benches for Care and Reflection
Birch-Centered Courtyard with Stone Benches for Care and Reflection
Daniel Rodriguez
A circular courtyard surrounded by birch trees and stone benches creates a tranquil space for reflection in a hospice facility designed to support both community interaction and individual solace.
vermont hospice healthcare rural community nature comfort solace sustainability wellness
Cork Flooring and Fabric Sails Enhance a Tranquil Meditation Sanctuary
Cork Flooring and Fabric Sails Enhance a Tranquil Meditation Sanctuary
Jonathan Zegers
Incorporating fabric sails and cork flooring, the meditation sanctuary prioritizes sustainability while creating a serene environment for reflection and community engagement.
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Inward-Facing Apartments with Vertical Gardens and Energy-Generating Solar Cells
Inward-Facing Apartments with Vertical Gardens and Energy-Generating Solar Cells
Jonas Hoyer
Inward-facing apartments surrounded by vertical gardens and equipped with solar cells provide a sustainable solution for affordable urban living adjacent to busy highways.
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Etfe Facade with Photovoltaic Integration in a Geothermal Observation Tower
Etfe Facade with Photovoltaic Integration in a Geothermal Observation Tower
Soheil Sohrabi, Mohsen Zibaraftar
With a facade built from lightweight ETFE and integrated photovoltaic technology, the observation tower in Grjótagjá harnesses renewable energy while providing visitors with panoramic views of the unique geothermal landscape.
iceland observation tower etfe sustainable geothermal tourism energy rainwater landmark
Translucent Etfe Shelters with Water Recycling for Refugee Communities
Translucent Etfe Shelters with Water Recycling for Refugee Communities
Rasha Bowirrat, Hanan Tanasra
Utilizing ETFE for temperature control and integrating a water recycling system, these modular micro-homes provide sustainable living solutions for refugee communities.
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Cork Wood Cabin Emphasizing Rainwater Harvesting and Full-View Integration
Cork Wood Cabin Emphasizing Rainwater Harvesting and Full-View Integration
Müge Develier, Kadir Öztürk, Emrah Kuşener, Poupak Parvaresh
Utilizing cork wood and a dynamic facade that adapts to weather conditions, this cabin employs rainwater harvesting and extensive views to create a meditative retreat deeply connected to its natural environment.
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Floating Structure of Hydrogen Balloons with Photovoltaic Skin and Levitating Capsules
Floating Structure of Hydrogen Balloons with Photovoltaic Skin and Levitating Capsules
Christina Schwalm
Floating above the landscape, a structure supported by hydrogen balloons and wrapped in a photovoltaic skin offers levitating living capsules, redefining sustainable residential spaces in high-altitude environments.
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Framing Landscape Views with Enamelled Lava and Recycled Wood
Framing Landscape Views with Enamelled Lava and Recycled Wood
Sylvain Defelix, Etienne Ajacques, Aurélia Chay
With a central circular space that frames the Hverfjall volcano and incorporates recycled wood and enamelled lava, the design creates an immersive visitor center that fosters a deep connection to the surrounding Icelandic landscape.
iceland visitor center sustainability circular landscape geothermal nature orientation shelter community
Curved Etfe Cushions Creating an Open Cinema Experience Within Iceland's Natural Landscape
Curved Etfe Cushions Creating an Open Cinema Experience Within Iceland's Natural Landscape
Haruki Asano, Ayaka Ogasawara, Yuichiro Tajima, Sakiko Noda
The use of curved ETFE cushions blurs the lines between projected imagery and Iceland's natural landscape, creating an immersive open cinema experience that connects viewers with their surroundings.
iceland cinema nature installation ecology restoration landscape immersive etfe curved
Reused Pine Battens and Layered Foil Cushion in Volcano Exhibition Space
Reused Pine Battens and Layered Foil Cushion in Volcano Exhibition Space
Jan Baumhauer
Utilizing reused pine battens and a three-layer foil cushion for energy efficiency, the design creates an engaging volcano exhibition space that emphasizes sustainability and visitor interaction.
iceland exhibition visitor center volcano education sustainability accessibility environment space neutral
Mobile Shelters with Fire-Retardant Canvas and Non-Slip Flooring for Community Support
Mobile Shelters with Fire-Retardant Canvas and Non-Slip Flooring for Community Support
Yvan Mackinnon, Eric Davies, James Hines
Constructed with fire-retardant canvas and non-slip flooring, these mobile shelters provide safe and adaptable housing solutions for communities facing homelessness.
canada temporary shelter homelessness community adaptable temporary protection city recovery
Curved Partition Cabin Featuring Rice Straw and Deployable Furniture
Curved Partition Cabin Featuring Rice Straw and Deployable Furniture
Anait Bojadzjan, Diana Švec-billá
A central multifunctional core integrates a curved partition wall and deployable furniture while utilizing rice straw and clay, resulting in a sustainable cabin designed for versatile living.
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Etfe Shelters for Travelers in Iceland's Rugged Terrain
Etfe Shelters for Travelers in Iceland's Rugged Terrain
Ian Pica limbaseanu, Suzan Ibrahim
With lightweight ETFE cushions and flexible metal trusswork, the structures provide a warm refuge for travelers seeking comfort in Iceland's harsh landscapes.
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Lenga Wood Shelter Supporting Biodiversity Recovery with Removable Core
Lenga Wood Shelter Supporting Biodiversity Recovery with Removable Core
Catalina Sobarzo, Cristobal Rodriguez, Evelyn Novoa
Constructed from lenga wood and equipped with a removable core, this micro housing unit facilitates ecological research while supporting biodiversity recovery in remote forested areas.
chile micro housing ecological restoration biodiversity remote research sustainable materials modular structure clean energy forest wildlife habitat
Winged Structure with Etfe Canopy Overlooking Wetlands
Winged Structure with Etfe Canopy Overlooking Wetlands
Maria alejandra Rojas jaramillo
A winged structure with a canopy of ETFE cushions creates an engaging interplay of light and shadow, seamlessly connecting multifunctional spaces with expansive views of the surrounding wetlands.
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Air-Filled Etfe Cushions in Desert Community Hub Fostering Ecological Preservation
Air-Filled Etfe Cushions in Desert Community Hub Fostering Ecological Preservation
Santiago Reinhardt, Szu ying Lu
Utilizing air-filled ETFE cushions for temperature regulation, the design integrates harmoniously with its desert surroundings to create a communal hub focused on sustainability and ecological preservation.
sheikh zayed luxury sustainability nature hospitality off-grid common hub biodiversity desert community
Color-Coded Modular Units Featuring Renewable Energy and Community Amenities
Color-Coded Modular Units Featuring Renewable Energy and Community Amenities
Tony Saghafi, Eric Gross
With its color-coded modular units and integrated renewable energy systems, this library enhances community interaction while providing versatile reading spaces.
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