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Transportable Home Constructed with Polyurethane and Galvanized Steel for Sustainable Living
Transportable Home Constructed with Polyurethane and Galvanized Steel for Sustainable Living
Ye Tang, XinYao Wu, ShuWang Xu, MingJie Du
Crafted from lightweight polyurethane and resilient galvanized steel, this transportable home embodies sustainability and adaptability, offering a versatile living solution that meets modern needs.
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Pyramidal Restroom Structure Crafted With Sustainable Timber and Eco-Friendly Materials
Pyramidal Restroom Structure Crafted With Sustainable Timber and Eco-Friendly Materials
Clémence Gavel, Kenza Stiki, Coraline Naturel
Crafted from sustainable timber with a unique pyramidal design, this foldable restroom unit not only enhances user comfort but also harmonizes with the rugged landscape of the Himalayas, offering essential sanitation in remote environments.
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Foldable Timber Structures with Recycled Materials for Community Engagement in a Forest Setting
Foldable Timber Structures with Recycled Materials for Community Engagement in a Forest Setting
Adi Mor
With foldable timber structures crafted from recycled materials, the design seamlessly integrates community engagement into the forest landscape, creating versatile spaces for festival activities.
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Circular Residence Crafted from Sustainable Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Wooden Shingles
Circular Residence Crafted from Sustainable Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Wooden Shingles
Florian Jacquot, Thomas Mulvet
Crafted with precision from cross-laminated timber and charred wooden shingles, this circular residence seamlessly blends sustainable architecture with modern living, offering a harmonious space that encourages community interaction.
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Recycled Polyethylene Toilets Designed for High-Altitude Waste Management
Recycled Polyethylene Toilets Designed for High-Altitude Waste Management
Ho kong Yung
Crafted from recycled polyethylene, the portable toilets provide a sustainable solution for climbers navigating the demanding environment of Mount Everest, effectively addressing the urgent need for responsible waste management at high altitudes.
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Microflora Construction Meets Versatile Living Spaces in Sustainable Timber Design
Microflora Construction Meets Versatile Living Spaces in Sustainable Timber Design
Leonie Schaller, Frederike Strauch
Utilizing microflora as a primary construction material, this design reimagines compact living through its adaptable spaces that seamlessly blend function and sustainability.
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Floating Retreat Crafted With Insulated Panels and Natural Wood Siding for Seasonal Recreation
Floating Retreat Crafted With Insulated Panels and Natural Wood Siding for Seasonal Recreation
Xing hua Lin
Crafted from natural wood siding and enhanced with insulated panels, this floating retreat offers a seamless connection to the Saquenay River, serving as a versatile seasonal lodging for both ice fishing enthusiasts and summer tourists.
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Elevated Hexagonal Retreat Crafted From Local Wood and Concrete for Mindful Reflection
Elevated Hexagonal Retreat Crafted From Local Wood and Concrete for Mindful Reflection
Patrick Groeller, Ralf Bliem
With a hexagonal form elevated among the treetops and crafted from sustainable local wood and concrete, this meditation retreat offers a serene space designed for mindful reflection and communal connection.
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Elevated Meditation Pavilion Crafted with Marine Plywood and Steel Structures Amongst Lush Foliage
Elevated Meditation Pavilion Crafted with Marine Plywood and Steel Structures Amongst Lush Foliage
Kellen Thayer
Crafted from marine plywood and steel, this elevated meditation pavilion seamlessly integrates into the forest canopy, providing a serene space for mindfulness amid nature.
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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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Biopolymer-Folded Solutions for Sustainable Mountain Sanitation
Biopolymer-Folded Solutions for Sustainable Mountain Sanitation
Youna Lee, Hyunjin Lee, Eugene Shim
Biopolymer materials are ingeniously folded to create portable sanitation units that blend seamlessly into the rugged mountain landscape, providing climbers with essential facilities while minimizing environmental impact.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Huts Nestled Within a Natural Forest Landscape
Cross-Laminated Timber Huts Nestled Within a Natural Forest Landscape
Justinas Zuklys, Ieva Zuklyte, Salvatore Antonio Iasi
Crafted from cross-laminated timber and harmoniously integrated into a forest setting, these flexible huts provide a unique communal space designed for seasonal gatherings and a deep connection to nature.
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Translucent Cladding Over Recycled Timber Screening for a Community Gathering Space
Translucent Cladding Over Recycled Timber Screening for a Community Gathering Space
Quoc Uong, Thanh Hieu Nguyen
Constructed with translucent cladding and recycled timber screening, this community gathering space seamlessly integrates with the forest, providing an inviting environment for festival attendees to connect and relax.
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Buoyant Living Spaces Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Wooden Shingles
Buoyant Living Spaces Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Wooden Shingles
Constance Jacquemin, Zoé Brouquier
Elevated above rising water levels, the design utilizes cross-laminated timber and charred wooden shingles to create resilient living spaces that harmonize with their ecological surroundings.
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Portable Living Solutions With Polycarbonate Exteriors And Integrated Water Harvesting Systems
Portable Living Solutions With Polycarbonate Exteriors And Integrated Water Harvesting Systems
Remin Peter, Nahila keepoyil Fathimathu, Marwa Jubairiya, Hanan Abdul gafoor
Constructed with flexible polycarbonate panels that allow for easy portability, this innovative dwelling integrates water harvesting systems to create sustainable living spaces tailored for urban environments.
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Suspended Micro-Living Units Featuring Steel and Glass Integration Over Urban Green Spaces
Suspended Micro-Living Units Featuring Steel and Glass Integration Over Urban Green Spaces
Yilun Jiang, Qiongsen Jin, Jiachen Du, Tianyu Zhang
Suspended above the bustling streets of Chongqing, micro-living units crafted with steel and glass offer residents a unique integration of urban agriculture and sustainable amenities within a vibrant community hub.
chongqing residential suspension bridge sustainability micro-living urban community renewable transportation
Elevated Living in Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels
Elevated Living in Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels
Thomas Garofalo, Marco Frassetto, Diana carolina Trejos bravo, Giulia Negri
Crafted from charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the elevated sleeping pods seamlessly blend into the forested landscape, offering a serene retreat that emphasizes sustainability and connection to nature.
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Charred Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Community-Centric Cultural Space
Charred Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Community-Centric Cultural Space
Zhaoying Zhu
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design creates a seamless connection between modern functionality and local heritage, serving as a vibrant museum dedicated to equestrian culture.
latvia museum cultural exhibition community sustainability timber equine landscape education
Pentagonal Retreat Featuring Bamboo Facade and Sustainable Wood Elements
Pentagonal Retreat Featuring Bamboo Facade and Sustainable Wood Elements
Ryu Inoue, Pyae phyo Kyaw, Htet aung Shine
Pentagonal forms crafted from sustainable wood and adorned with a bamboo facade create an inviting retreat, designed to promote meditation and reflection in a tranquil mountainous setting.
retreat meditation mountains bamboo wood sustainable pyramid nature wellness communal
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels in Sustainable Housing Solutions
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels in Sustainable Housing Solutions
Sean Mcgillicuddy, Jacob Getzler
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, this sustainable housing solution offers a modular design that addresses the urgent need for affordable living options in an urban context.
washington housing modular sustainable mobile homelessness community urban timber flexible
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MICROHOME

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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction
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Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
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Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
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Concrete Pavilion
Design a concrete pavilion
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Museum of Emotions
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Museum of Emotions
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Edition #7 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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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Design affordable housing for Denver
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The Architect's Chair
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The Architect's Chair

Take a seat and make a statement!
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Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces
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Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces

Choose a site—used, abandoned, or forgotten—anywhere in the world, and give it a new purpose
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Howard Waterfall Retreat
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Howard Waterfall Retreat
Design a house near an iconic waterfall in the USA
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Kinderspace
Design a kindergarten of tomorrow
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Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
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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