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Reflective Aluminum Home Designed for Sustainable Desert Living

Nathan Facuri

Elevated on reinforced concrete columns, a reflective aluminum shell encases a self-sufficient home equipped with photovoltaic panels and a septic system, designed for comfortable off-grid living in the Mojave Desert.

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Heat-Retaining Fireplace and Water Circulation in a Compact Urban Home

Martin Kovařík, Nikol Čapková, Martin Coufal

Incorporating a heat-retaining fireplace and innovative water circulation systems, the compact dwelling maximizes space efficiency and sustainability for urban living.

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Rainwater Harvesting With Prefabricated Modules In a Flexible Living Space

Dylan Morel, Dorian Bernard

Incorporating rainwater harvesting and prefabricated modules, the design offers a flexible living space that adapts to the needs of its occupants while promoting sustainable practices.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facades Enhance Community Living for Seniors

Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facades Enhance Community Living for Seniors

Narendra Pradhana

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and expansive glass facades, the design creates an inviting and sustainable environment for senior living that fosters community engagement while maintaining privacy and comfort.

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Natural Ventilation and Green Walls Enhance Community Living in Pigmented Concrete Structure

Natural Ventilation and Green Walls Enhance Community Living in Pigmented Concrete Structure

Radomír Paulus, Ben Daniels

Built with pigmented concrete and enhanced by green walls, the design integrates natural ventilation and modular living spaces to support community engagement in a senior residential environment.

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Bio-Concrete Cylinder With Bamboo Integration in a Compact Living Space

Lucia Kalogjera

A cylindrical tube constructed with bio-concrete and integrated bamboo creates a compact living space that combines functionality with environmental sensitivity.

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Independent Huts Embracing Natural Sound With Picea Siding and Reflective Spaces

Independent Huts Embracing Natural Sound With Picea Siding and Reflective Spaces

Masaki Nishikubo

Constructed with Picea siding and designed to harmonize with its surroundings, a series of independent huts provide a creative haven for poets and foster community engagement in Pavilosta.

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Vegetable Gardens and Recycled Tires Drive Sustainable Community Living

Vegetable Gardens and Recycled Tires Drive Sustainable Community Living

Nicoletta Nowakowska

Incorporating vegetable gardens and a rainwater collection system, the design embraces recycled materials like tires to create a sustainable living environment that fosters community engagement and artistic expression.

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Meadow-Sewn Spaces Created with Reused Wood for Artistic Living

Meadow-Sewn Spaces Created with Reused Wood for Artistic Living

Rolands Bruzgulis, Elīna Upe, Valdis Zariņš

Reused wood and natural meadow seeds blend with a symmetric layout to create a residential space for two painter families, enhancing both private living and shared artistic pursuits near Černoste Lake.

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Resilient Living Through Modular Resin Construction

Ludvig Netré

Constructed from modular resin components, this sustainable housing solution emphasizes efficiency and adaptability, offering flexible living spaces with integrated rainwater and greywater systems.

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Flexible Living Spaces in Urban Infill Design

Brandon Saunders

Arranged around a central plumbed column, the micro-apartments redefine urban living by maximizing space efficiency and promoting a sense of community among independent residents in Toronto.

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Reconfigurable Micro Homes With Vertical Gardens For Urban Living

Kathryn Larkin

With a reconfigurable framing system and integrated vertical gardens, the design offers adaptable micro homes that address urban housing affordability challenges while promoting sustainable living solutions.

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Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Shingles Create Community-Focused Living for Seniors

Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Shingles Create Community-Focused Living for Seniors

Incorporating cross-laminated timber and charred wooden shingles, the design transforms traditional senior living into a community-focused environment that prioritizes accessibility and social engagement.

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Healing Garden Integrating Glulam Beams and Natural Light in a Community-Focused Elderly Home

Healing Garden Integrating Glulam Beams and Natural Light in a Community-Focused Elderly Home

Liam Fujita, Mathieu Howard

With a focus on a Healing Garden and the use of glulam beams to create an airy, light-filled environment, the design redefines elderly living by emphasizing community engagement and connection to nature.

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Mirage-Inspired Observation Tower with Sintered Stone and Glass Volumes

Mirage-Inspired Observation Tower with Sintered Stone and Glass Volumes

Sara Aiello, Valentina maria Bagarotti, Pierpaolo Ruggiero, Chiara Tuppi

Sintered stone and glass volumes coalesce in a mirage-inspired structure that extends toward the American Plate, creating an observation tower that enhances the visitor experience in the unique Icelandic landscape.

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Natural Pond and Stone Envelope Supporting Community Wellness in a Yoga Retreat

Natural Pond and Stone Envelope Supporting Community Wellness in a Yoga Retreat

Abhinand Gopal, Anirudh Ganapathy

The combination of a natural pond and a stone envelope creates a serene environment for community wellness, facilitating yoga retreats that immerse participants in the surrounding landscape.

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Smart Glass Facades and Modular Living Units for Sustainable Urban Living

Smart Glass Facades and Modular Living Units for Sustainable Urban Living

Federico Lerner, Mercedes Mena, Victoria Jones

Equipped with smart glass facades and flexible modular units, the design offers a self-sufficient, sustainable living solution tailored to the unique challenges of urban life in Hong Kong.

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Glass Brick Workshops and Plywood Walls in a Modular Art Retreat

Glass Brick Workshops and Plywood Walls in a Modular Art Retreat

Mat Winter

Incorporating glass brick for natural light and plywood walls that serve as creative canvases, the structure provides a functional environment for artists and their families to work and connect.

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Yakisugi Cladding and Natural Light Elevate Artistic Retreat Spaces

Yakisugi Cladding and Natural Light Elevate Artistic Retreat Spaces

José alberto Hernández natividad, Estefanía Goméz jiménez, Pablo humberto Oliva iruretagoyena

Constructed with yakisugi cladding and expansive north-facing windows, the retreat seamlessly integrates nature with creative spaces, providing artists with an inspiring environment for reflection and collaboration.

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Timber Structures Enhanced by Textile Finishes and Geothermal Heating

Timber Structures Enhanced by Textile Finishes and Geothermal Heating

Mircea Vasvari

Constructed from timber with a focus on textile finishes and equipped with geothermal heating, the structures provide functional spaces that embrace a philosophy of impermanence and connection to the natural environment.

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MODULAR TOWER FOR ECOLOGICAL OBSERVATION

MODULAR TOWER FOR ECOLOGICAL OBSERVATION

Elan Jordan Ergas Lenett, Sigrid Anna Joubert

Located in the wetland landscape of Big Slough and Silver Lake, the design offers a vertical exploration of the natural environment through a carefully articulated watchtower structure. The project merges ecological awareness with spatial complexity, creating an architectural framework for observation, movement, and interaction.

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A GEOMETRIC INSTALLATION FOR DESERT REFLECTION

Marco Tosone

Set within a remote desert landscape, the installation engages with the surrounding geology through a restrained formal language and material palette. It is conceived as a space for reflection and observation, where geometric structures frame the vastness of the environment.

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A PLATFORM FOR OBSERVATION, CIRCULATION, AND GATHERING

A PLATFORM FOR OBSERVATION, CIRCULATION, AND GATHERING

Hadi Koohihabibi Pariya Shahbazi

Parsa Kavosi Kimia Salimzadeh

Located in a small urban center adjacent to open landscape, the structure supports both elevated viewing and pedestrian circulation across its site. Designed to enhance public engagement, it responds to local context through its spatial configuration and material logic.

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A GUIDEPOST FOR COMMUNITY AND CONTEXTUAL ENGAGEMENT

A GUIDEPOST FOR COMMUNITY AND CONTEXTUAL ENGAGEMENT

Shuyang Fang, Tianjian Cheng

Positioned within the prairie landscape of De Smet, the structure functions as a vertical marker that combines public utility with cultural reference. Its design responds to local narratives and environmental conditions, offering spaces for observation, orientation, and gathering.

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A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

Franco Ghilardi

Wrapped in charred wooden shingles and built from cross-laminated timber, this community spa blends wellness, sustainability, and landscape-driven design in a remote Icelandic setting.

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A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives

A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives

Levi Gauge Pfeil

Situated within the prairie landscape of De Smet, South Dakota, the design draws inspiration from the form and symbolism of pioneer-era covered wagons. The intervention engages visitors through movement, materiality, and historical reference.

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A Split-Level Shelter for Arctic Living

Pietro Cipolletta, Marco Caporaletti

Set within Iceland’s remote and rugged landscape, the design explores the relationship between built form and natural environment. It prioritizes ecological sensitivity and spatial adaptability, offering a retreat that accommodates both communal and private use across changing seasonal conditions.

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A Modular System for Off-Grid Communal Living

A Modular System for Off-Grid Communal Living

Paolo Dolceamore, Omar Cicci, Federico Andrea Iannarone, Matteo Dossetto

Designed to respond to the demands of remote habitation, the work addresses housing flexibility within Iceland’s variable climatic and geographic conditions. It considers ecological performance, spatial adaptability, and modular construction as key factors in supporting off-grid living for a diverse user base.

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The Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025: Celebrating Architectural Creativity and Visionary Unbuilt Designs with a Total Prize Fund of €100,000

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Search results for: “Independent”

311 projects found:

Reflective Aluminum Home Designed for Sustainable Desert Living

Heat-Retaining Fireplace and Water Circulation in a Compact Urban Home

Rainwater Harvesting With Prefabricated Modules In a Flexible Living Space

Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facades Enhance Community Living for Seniors

Natural Ventilation and Green Walls Enhance Community Living in Pigmented Concrete Structure

Bio-Concrete Cylinder With Bamboo Integration in a Compact Living Space

Independent Huts Embracing Natural Sound With Picea Siding and Reflective Spaces

Vegetable Gardens and Recycled Tires Drive Sustainable Community Living

Meadow-Sewn Spaces Created with Reused Wood for Artistic Living

Resilient Living Through Modular Resin Construction

Flexible Living Spaces in Urban Infill Design

Reconfigurable Micro Homes With Vertical Gardens For Urban Living

Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Shingles Create Community-Focused Living for Seniors

Healing Garden Integrating Glulam Beams and Natural Light in a Community-Focused Elderly Home

Mirage-Inspired Observation Tower with Sintered Stone and Glass Volumes

Natural Pond and Stone Envelope Supporting Community Wellness in a Yoga Retreat

Smart Glass Facades and Modular Living Units for Sustainable Urban Living

Glass Brick Workshops and Plywood Walls in a Modular Art Retreat

Yakisugi Cladding and Natural Light Elevate Artistic Retreat Spaces

Timber Structures Enhanced by Textile Finishes and Geothermal Heating

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A GUIDEPOST FOR COMMUNITY AND CONTEXTUAL ENGAGEMENT

A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives

A Split-Level Shelter for Arctic Living

A Modular System for Off-Grid Communal Living

The Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025: Celebrating Architectural Creativity and Visionary Unbuilt Designs with a Total Prize Fund of €100,000

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