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Elevated Bamboo Structure Designed For Flood Resilience With Solar Glass Integration
Elevated Bamboo Structure Designed For Flood Resilience With Solar Glass Integration
Kai Horng, Gayatri Narayan, Camilla Dayrit, Simone Arora
An innovative pulley system elevates a bamboo structure, seamlessly integrating solar glass and modular design to create a flood-resilient microhome that fosters community living in Vietnam’s vulnerable delta regions.
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Elevated Steel and Plywood Structure Designed for Resilience Against Flooding
Elevated Steel and Plywood Structure Designed for Resilience Against Flooding
Olle Johnsson
An elevated structure crafted from galvanized steel and plywood exemplifies resilience and adaptability, providing a sustainable living solution in flood-prone regions.
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Floating Habitat Crafted From Recycled Plastic and Solar-Integrated Composite Panels
Floating Habitat Crafted From Recycled Plastic and Solar-Integrated Composite Panels
Junxian Poon
Crafted entirely from recycled plastic and integrated with solar panels, this floating habitat not only tackles environmental challenges but also offers a resilient and sustainable living solution in aquatic environments.
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Elevated Cocoon Structure Crafted from Traditional Thatch and Local Timber for a Sustainable Retreat
Elevated Cocoon Structure Crafted from Traditional Thatch and Local Timber for a Sustainable Retreat
Habibah Salman, Aya Rahmy
Crafted with traditional thatch and local timber, the elevated cocoon structure offers a unique refuge while celebrating the art of silk weaving in a flood-prone Cambodian landscape.
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Elevated Living Spaces Featuring Modular Steel and Sustainable Timber for Flood-Prone Areas
Elevated Living Spaces Featuring Modular Steel and Sustainable Timber for Flood-Prone Areas
Olle Johnsson
Elevated above potential floodwaters, a combination of modular steel and sustainable timber creates adaptable living spaces designed to thrive in challenging environments.
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Elevated Habitat With Acacia Wood and Fiberboard Solutions for Resilient Living
Elevated Habitat With Acacia Wood and Fiberboard Solutions for Resilient Living
Jordan Lutren, Laura Ross
Elevated on a resilient column system, this dwelling combines acacia wood and fiberboard to create a sustainable living space designed for flood-prone environments.
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Bamboo-Infused Seawalls Integrating Reclaimed Materials for Coastal Resilience
Bamboo-Infused Seawalls Integrating Reclaimed Materials for Coastal Resilience
Shihua Chang
With its innovative use of bamboo and reclaimed materials, this design transforms traditional seawalls into vibrant communal spaces that enhance resilience against flooding while fostering community-led living in a coastal environment.
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Bamboo Roofing and Hydroponic Gardens in a Floating Sustainable Home
Bamboo Roofing and Hydroponic Gardens in a Floating Sustainable Home
Iris Li, Linda Zhou
With its bamboo roofing and innovative hydroponic gardens, the floating home seamlessly integrates sustainable living into a resilient design, offering a tranquil retreat in Kanchanaburi, Thailand.
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Charred Wooden Elevation Designed for Adaptive Waterfront Living
Charred Wooden Elevation Designed for Adaptive Waterfront Living
Bruno Leruste
Embodying a charred wooden elevation designed to rise above fluctuating water levels, this residential structure seamlessly integrates sustainable materials and innovative engineering to create a harmonious living space on the waterfront.
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Amphibious Shelter Crafted From Locally Sourced Wood With Solar-Powered Resilience
Amphibious Shelter Crafted From Locally Sourced Wood With Solar-Powered Resilience
Huy Bui
Elevated on stilts and constructed with locally sourced wood, this amphibious microhome integrates solar power and a flexible layout to provide resilient living solutions for flood-prone communities.
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Elevated Living in Natural Stone and Reinforced Concrete Amidst Flood Resilience Strategies
Elevated Living in Natural Stone and Reinforced Concrete Amidst Flood Resilience Strategies
Ksenia Davydova
Elevated structures of reinforced concrete and natural stone form a resilient community that embraces water management strategies, providing sustainable urban living in a flood-prone landscape.
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Buoyant Living Space With Treated Lumber And Composite Decking For Flood Resilience
Buoyant Living Space With Treated Lumber And Composite Decking For Flood Resilience
Melissa Banda, Zerik Kendrick
A buoyant foundation crafted from treated timber supports a modern living space designed to adapt seamlessly to fluctuating water levels, offering a resilient solution for coastal communities facing the challenges of urban flooding.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Spiral Design Elevate Nature Observation Tower in a Community Reserve
Charred Wooden Shingles and Spiral Design Elevate Nature Observation Tower in a Community Reserve
Nikhil Aheer
A spiral observation tower, clad in charred wooden shingles and supported by prefabricated steel, provides a unique vantage point for immersing visitors in the rich biodiversity of Page Nature Park.
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Floating Homes Crafted From Engineered Bamboo With Natural Ventilation Elements
Floating Homes Crafted From Engineered Bamboo With Natural Ventilation Elements
Herbert Banog, Micol Licastro Callipo
Constructed with a buoyant foundation of engineered bamboo, these micro-homes blend traditional design with sustainable materials to provide resilient living solutions in flood-prone areas.
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
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Design a safe and supportive space to those struggling with a terminal illness
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Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces

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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial
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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
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