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Adaptive Visitor Center Featuring Climate Skin and Natural Materials In Desert Wetlands
Adaptive Visitor Center Featuring Climate Skin and Natural Materials In Desert Wetlands
Pavel Hladik, Jeffrey Turko, Defne Hensel, Michael Hensel
An architectural response to the desert landscape, the visitor center employs a climate skin and local materials to harmonize with the wetland's ecology while providing educational opportunities for visitors.
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Textile Membrane Structures Harmonizing With Desert Dunes For Sustainable Lodging
Textile Membrane Structures Harmonizing With Desert Dunes For Sustainable Lodging
Joineer Architects
Draped in a lightweight textile membrane that mirrors the soft contours of the surrounding dunes, this innovative lodging experience offers a unique blend of comfort and environmental sensitivity, inviting guests to connect with the vast desert landscape.
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Butterfly Roof Structure Enhanced by Concrete and Glass Integration for Ecological Engagement
Butterfly Roof Structure Enhanced by Concrete and Glass Integration for Ecological Engagement
Mohit Harisangam
Defined by its butterfly roof and sustainable materials like concrete and expansive glass, the center serves as an engaging gateway to the rich biodiversity of the Al Wathba wetlands, enhancing visitor education and conservation awareness.
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Cork-Rammed Plaster Shelters Embracing Natural Landscape in Sustainable Desert Lodging
Cork-Rammed Plaster Shelters Embracing Natural Landscape in Sustainable Desert Lodging
Melissa Di giovanni, Marco d’Oltremare, Gabriele d’Oltremare, Paola Ardizzola
Crafted from cork-rammed plaster and designed to blend seamlessly with the desert terrain, the eco-friendly lodgings offer a unique communal experience while providing refuge from the harsh climate.
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Sustainable Design Featuring Galvanized Steel and Modular Layout in a Desert Retreat
Sustainable Design Featuring Galvanized Steel and Modular Layout in a Desert Retreat
Haitham Al-husseiny, Mona Abou fayad, Dalal Alhourani, Masa Haj eid
Utilizing galvanized steel frames and modular construction, this desert retreat seamlessly integrates sustainable practices with a community-centric design, offering both privacy and social interaction in an arid environment.
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