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Salvaged Timber and Sustainable Sandstone Form a Climate-Responsive Residence in a Desert Environment

Salvaged Timber and Sustainable Sandstone Form a Climate-Responsive Residence in a Desert Environment

Jiyun Kim

Utilizing salvaged timber and sustainable sandstone, the design creates a resilient, climate-responsive residence that harmonizes with its desert landscape while accommodating family living.

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Wind Tower and 3d Printed Concrete Define Sustainable Family Living in Dubai

Wind Tower and 3d Printed Concrete Define Sustainable Family Living in Dubai

Kartik Chanana , Shreyash Gupta, Pooja Bharti

Utilizing 3D printed concrete and designed with a wind tower for passive cooling, this residence in Dubai emphasizes environmental efficiency while providing adaptable family living spaces across two levels.

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Rammed Earth and Cross-Laminated Timber Create Community-Centric Spaces in Desert Living

Rammed Earth and Cross-Laminated Timber Create Community-Centric Spaces in Desert Living

Arnau Guinart Rull

Employing rammed earth and cross-laminated timber, the design seamlessly integrates community-focused living spaces within the challenging desert climate.

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Self-Healing Concrete and Transparent Solar Panels Create a Versatile Urban Residence

Self-Healing Concrete and Transparent Solar Panels Create a Versatile Urban Residence

Abenezer Abebe Bukute, Esayas Kebede Shishore

Employing self-healing concrete and transparent solar panels, the design merges sustainability with versatility, creating a modern residence that adapts seamlessly to the needs of urban living.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Enhance Sustainable Living Structure

Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Enhance Sustainable Living Structure

Zahra Mohamed Ali Husain Ali Alqayem

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the residence prioritizes natural ventilation and sustainability while offering comfortable living spaces that seamlessly connect with the surrounding landscape.

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Modular Living with Green Concrete and Multifunctional Terraces

Modular Living with Green Concrete and Multifunctional Terraces

Zainab Faisal Faisal Muhammad, Keith Vernon Castelino, Maha Askari, Mohamed Omair Mohamed Saeed Alsubousi

Integrating green concrete and modular origami forms, the design creates flexible living spaces that adapt to family needs while promoting sustainable practices in a residential setting.

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3d-Printed Clay Blocks and Vertical Gardens Inhabiting a Flexible Family Home

3d-Printed Clay Blocks and Vertical Gardens Inhabiting a Flexible Family Home

Pyaezone Aungsoe , Lim Boon Hau , Yucheng Zeng

Utilizing 3D-printed clay blocks and integrating vertical gardens, the design creates a flexible residential space that adapts to the changing needs of a multigenerational family.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Solar Integration in Sustainable Self-Sufficient Housing

Charred Wooden Shingles and Solar Integration in Sustainable Self-Sufficient Housing

Danilo Di Lorenzo Di Michele

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and equipped with solar panels, this self-sufficient house highlights modular adaptability and environmental integration, ensuring a sustainable living experience.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Form a Flexible Urban Dwelling

Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Form a Flexible Urban Dwelling

Ana Gabriela Maravilla Galdamez

Combining charred wooden shingles with cross-laminated timber, this urban dwelling emphasizes flexibility and sustainability while fostering community interaction through its adaptable design.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Recycled Bricks Create a Flexible Residence Emphasizing Natural Ventilation

Charred Wooden Shingles and Recycled Bricks Create a Flexible Residence Emphasizing Natural Ventilation

Ghadeer Ali Isa Mohamed Salman, Sara Ali Isa Mohamed Salman

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and recycled bricks, the residence integrates natural ventilation with flexible living spaces to enhance sustainability and occupant comfort.

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Sustainable Living Through Green Concrete and Palm Wood in Modular Housing

Sustainable Living Through Green Concrete and Palm Wood in Modular Housing

Krystin May Jimenez Ymson

Utilizing green concrete and palm wood, the design integrates modularity and sustainability to create adaptable housing solutions that address contemporary living needs.

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Bamboo and Laminated Timber Units Designed for Flexible Living Solutions

Ainna Sabri, Firkry Khairy, Nurul Atik, Hasdie Aim

Constructed using bamboo and laminated timber, the design offers modular living units that can expand to meet diverse needs while promoting sustainable practices and community interaction.

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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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A Multi-Use High-Rise with Charred Timber Shingles and Vertical Gardens

A Multi-Use High-Rise with Charred Timber Shingles and Vertical Gardens

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.

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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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The Repurposed Oil Rigs Supporting Aquatic Communities with Urban Farming

The Repurposed Oil Rigs Supporting Aquatic Communities with Urban Farming

Mark Van Wasbeek, Jules Stefelmanns

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.

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Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

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.

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Pavilion Atlas 2026: Rethinking Nations Through Architectural Storytelling

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A Volcanic Retreat Lodge with Dynamic Spatial Flow

A Volcanic Retreat Lodge with Dynamic Spatial Flow

Serge Atallah

Lava rocks and corten steel create a dialogue with the volcanic landscape in a circular lodge designed for visitor engagement and immersion in nature.

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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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Underpass Reimagined: Bridging Work and Public Life

Underpass Reimagined: Bridging Work and Public Life

Jason Li, Dennis Byun, Chris Choi, John Woo

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.

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Celebrating Visionary Design: The Buildner Unbuilt Award 2026

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Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a €100,000 prize

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Pavilion Atlas 2026

Design a story of your country

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Final registration deadline 16 September 2026

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Portugal Long Table Restaurant

Design a slow-living restaurant in Portugal

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Prize Monetary award

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Advance registration deadline 23 September 2026

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New York High Falls Riverfront Market

Design a New Riverfront Market in Rochester, New York

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Prize Monetary award

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Advance registration deadline 7 October 2026

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Valli Wine Tasting Room

Design a wine tasting room in Italy

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Advance registration deadline 8 October 2026

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The Quiet Tower

Design an observation tower in Latvia

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Prize Monetary award

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Advance registration deadline 15 October 2026

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Vancouver Tall Challenge

Design the future of Vancouver’s skyline

Building higher downtown ideas COMPETITION

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Final registration deadline 29 October 2026

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The Oak Moon Pavilion

Design a yoga pavilion in Italy

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Prize Monetary award

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Advance registration deadline 5 November 2026

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Underbridge #2

Design housing in underutilized bridge spaces

Affordable Housing Edition #20 ideas COMPETITION

Prize Monetary award

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Final registration deadline 17 September 2026

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Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a €100,000 prize

100,000€ Prize / 2026 ideas COMPETITION

Prize 100,000 €

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Final registration deadline 23 September 2026

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The Architect's Chair

Take a seat and make a statement!

Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition #6 ideas COMPETITION

Prize Monetary award + Exhibition at Stockholm Furniture Fair

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Advance registration deadline 24 September 2026

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MICROHOME 2026

Design a new concept of small-scale home and share a prize fund of 100,000€

100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #11 ideas COMPETITION

Prize 100,000 €

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Final registration deadline 30 September 2026

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Kinderspace

Design a kindergarten of tomorrow

Architecture for Children’s Development #4 ideas COMPETITION

Prize Monetary award

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Final registration deadline 28 October 2026

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Museum of Emotions

Use architecture to create different emotional states

Edition #9 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.

Prize Monetary award

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Advance registration deadline 12 November 2026

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12 projects found:

Salvaged Timber and Sustainable Sandstone Form a Climate-Responsive Residence in a Desert Environment

Wind Tower and 3d Printed Concrete Define Sustainable Family Living in Dubai

Rammed Earth and Cross-Laminated Timber Create Community-Centric Spaces in Desert Living

Self-Healing Concrete and Transparent Solar Panels Create a Versatile Urban Residence

Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Enhance Sustainable Living Structure

Modular Living with Green Concrete and Multifunctional Terraces

3d-Printed Clay Blocks and Vertical Gardens Inhabiting a Flexible Family Home

Charred Wooden Shingles and Solar Integration in Sustainable Self-Sufficient Housing

Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Form a Flexible Urban Dwelling

Charred Wooden Shingles and Recycled Bricks Create a Flexible Residence Emphasizing Natural Ventilation

Sustainable Living Through Green Concrete and Palm Wood in Modular Housing

Bamboo and Laminated Timber Units Designed for Flexible Living Solutions

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The Repurposed Oil Rigs Supporting Aquatic Communities with Urban Farming

Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

Pavilion Atlas 2026: Rethinking Nations Through Architectural Storytelling

A Volcanic Retreat Lodge with Dynamic Spatial Flow

Bamboo and Steel Micro-Housing with Vertical Gardens in Ghana

Underpass Reimagined: Bridging Work and Public Life

Celebrating Visionary Design: The Buildner Unbuilt Award 2026

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Designing in Extreme Environments - Lessons from Antarctica

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Featured architecture competitions

Pavilion Atlas 2026

The Architect's Chair

MICROHOME 2026

New York High Falls Riverfront Market

Vancouver Tall Challenge

Underbridge #2

Portugal Long Table Restaurant

Valli Wine Tasting Room

The Quiet Tower

Kinderspace

The Oak Moon Pavilion

Museum of Emotions

Open architecture competitions

Pavilion Atlas 2026

Portugal Long Table Restaurant

New York High Falls Riverfront Market

Valli Wine Tasting Room

The Quiet Tower

Vancouver Tall Challenge

The Oak Moon Pavilion

Recurring architecture competitions

Underbridge #2

The Architect's Chair

MICROHOME 2026

Kinderspace

Museum of Emotions

Invitations-only architecture competitions

Manila Bay Central Park Challenge

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Designing in Extreme Environments - Lessons from Antarctica

Architecture as a Political and Social Act

Architecture on Water

Rethinking Architecture in a Changing World

Shaping the Future: Transparency, Technology, and Jahn’s Vision Ahead

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