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Rooftop Garden and Red Cedar Harmony in a Compact Micro-Home
Rooftop Garden and Red Cedar Harmony in a Compact Micro-Home
Cade Mccue
A rooftop garden enhances the functionality of a compact micro-home constructed with red cedar and designed to embrace sustainable living through off-grid technologies.
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Engaging Winery Experience Through Multifunctional Inner Courtyard
Engaging Winery Experience Through Multifunctional Inner Courtyard
Naama Binamo
A multifunctional inner courtyard serves as the centerpiece for an immersive winery experience, connecting guests to the wine production process while preserving local agricultural heritage.
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U-Shaped Community Hub Embracing Brick and Greenery
U-Shaped Community Hub Embracing Brick and Greenery
Camila Armijos, Pablo Chacón, Sebastián Arias
With its U-shaped configuration and extensive use of brick, this community hub enhances interaction through integrated green spaces, serving as a multi-use facility for local engagement and collaboration.
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Timber Structure Enhanced by Piled Foundations and Natural Light for Yoga Retreat
Timber Structure Enhanced by Piled Foundations and Natural Light for Yoga Retreat
Will Beesley, William Bellefontaine
With a focus on timber construction and a design that incorporates piled foundations and abundant natural light, the retreat provides an adaptable environment for yoga practice, seamlessly blending with its mountainous surroundings.
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Recycled Scaffolding and Shipping Containers Create Sustainable Retreat by the Coast
Recycled Scaffolding and Shipping Containers Create Sustainable Retreat by the Coast
Kyle Berger
Constructed from recycled scaffolding and shipping containers, the retreat offers a modular and sustainable escape that harmonizes with the coastal landscape of Pāvilosta.
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Salvaged Timber Structures and Operable Windows in a Tranquil Retreat
Salvaged Timber Structures and Operable Windows in a Tranquil Retreat
Norbert Juhász, Péter Nagy
Characterized by its use of reclaimed timber and expansive operable windows, the retreat offers a harmonious environment for meditation while seamlessly integrating into the surrounding forest landscape.
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Curved Wooden Panels Enhancing Outdoor Camping Experience
Curved Wooden Panels Enhancing Outdoor Camping Experience
Toros Malyan
Curved wooden panels define the structure, creating a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor experiences that facilitate camping and interaction with the surrounding forest.
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Corten Steel and Pressure-Treated Wood Create a Spiral Observation Retreat Embedded in Wetlands
Corten Steel and Pressure-Treated Wood Create a Spiral Observation Retreat Embedded in Wetlands
Steve Pribyl
Crafted from corten steel and pressure-treated wood, the spiral structure emerges seamlessly from the wetland landscape, serving as an observatory that enhances environmental engagement and community interaction.
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Timber Structures Enhancing Outdoor Dining Amidst Forest Surroundings
Timber Structures Enhancing Outdoor Dining Amidst Forest Surroundings
Rabie Alashi, Lavinia Tarif
Timber construction harmonizes with the forest environment to create an interactive food court that invites visitors to enjoy dining experiences while immersing themselves in nature.
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Cork Cladding and Panoramic Views Within a Multifunctional Cultural Hub
Cork Cladding and Panoramic Views Within a Multifunctional Cultural Hub
Ângelo Ramalhete, Vasco Pinto
Sustainable cork cladding envelops a dynamic cultural hub designed to facilitate community engagement through a cinema, exhibition space, and concert café, all while offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
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Living Spaces Within A Metal Exoskeleton Designed For Wind Energy Utilization
Living Spaces Within A Metal Exoskeleton Designed For Wind Energy Utilization
Antoine Henri Guy Chauvin
A central wind turbine serves as both a power generator and living space, constructed with a metal exoskeleton and insulated panels to create a sustainable community environment that prioritizes energy efficiency and adaptability.
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Biophilic Design With Triangular Cross-Laminated Timber Panels for Versatile Community Spaces
Biophilic Design With Triangular Cross-Laminated Timber Panels for Versatile Community Spaces
Matthew Calvey
Constructed with triangular cross-laminated timber panels that optimize structural efficiency and environmental responsiveness, this versatile community space blends seamlessly into its landscape while providing flexible areas for engagement and interaction.
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Coconut Filtered Waste System in a Red Cedar Home with 360-Degree Views
Coconut Filtered Waste System in a Red Cedar Home with 360-Degree Views
Maoudi paulette Loko
With a design that incorporates a coconut-filtered waste system and a structure made primarily of red cedar, this home offers expansive 360-degree views in a setting thoughtfully integrated into the mountainous landscape.
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Helophyte-Driven Greywater System in A Sustainable Yoga Retreat
Helophyte-Driven Greywater System in A Sustainable Yoga Retreat
Soujanya Krishnaprasad, Pierre Kauter
A greywater system using helophytes efficiently recycles water while supporting a diverse landscape, all within a sustainable retreat designed for yoga practice.
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Patinated Copper Cabins Embracing Earth Bricks in a Forest Setting
Patinated Copper Cabins Embracing Earth Bricks in a Forest Setting
Pedro Alcántara, Jose juan Guillamón
With a facade of patinated copper and a focus on sustainable wood heating, the design integrates earth bricks and ceramic tiles to create a series of cabins that foster a close relationship with the surrounding forest environment.
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Thatch-Covered Nature Center Elevated Above a Unique Bog Ecosystem
Thatch-Covered Nature Center Elevated Above a Unique Bog Ecosystem
Zachery Howser, Meriel Vogliotti
Elevated on slender timber columns and encased in thatch, the visitor center integrates seamlessly with the bog landscape, providing an immersive space for education and community engagement.
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Lattice Framework of Aged Ash Creating a Serene Sanctuary for Silent Reflection
Lattice Framework of Aged Ash Creating a Serene Sanctuary for Silent Reflection
Fernando Alonso tuero
Constructed with a lattice framework of aged ash, this silent meditation cabin integrates seamlessly into its natural surroundings, providing a serene environment for reflection and mindfulness.
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Healing Retreat Built with Compressed Earth and Blue Clay
Healing Retreat Built with Compressed Earth and Blue Clay
Bhumipat Mekmullika
Constructed using compressed earth and blue clay, this retreat harmonizes with its landscape to promote wellness and healing through immersive sensory experiences.
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Stone and Wood Pavilion Embracing the Grjótagjá Landscape
Stone and Wood Pavilion Embracing the Grjótagjá Landscape
Matei Tolescu
Constructed from local stone and wood, the pavilion integrates seamlessly with the Grjótagjá landscape, offering a unique venue for cinematic experiences and community gatherings.
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Earth-Covered Pavilion Integrating Volcanic Stone and Panoramic Views for Cinematic Experience
Earth-Covered Pavilion Integrating Volcanic Stone and Panoramic Views for Cinematic Experience
Markus Wikar
Covered by earth and vegetation, the pavilion showcases volcanic stone and simple geometric forms, offering panoramic views while serving as a functional space for cinematic experiences.
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