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Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Embrace Natural Light in A Sustainable Urban Center
Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Embrace Natural Light in A Sustainable Urban Center
Roberto Naboni, Anja Kunic, Giuseppe Marrone, Davide Angeletti
Harnessing the warmth of charred wooden shingles and the structural integrity of cross-laminated timber, the design emphasizes sustainability and natural light to create a vibrant community hub.
contemporary commercial community sustainability public flexible green urban timber collaboration
Cork Bricks and Portuguese Oak Create Serene Sleeping Pods for Reflection and Yoga
Cork Bricks and Portuguese Oak Create Serene Sleeping Pods for Reflection and Yoga
Nalin Chahal, Anthony Vesprini, Eric Hu
Crafted from prefabricated cork bricks and accented with the warmth of Portuguese oak, the sleeping pods offer a tranquil sanctuary designed for yoga and personal reflection amidst a mindful connection to nature.
portugal yoga wellness sleeping pods community sustainability nature biophilic contemplation modular
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Define This Community-Focused Space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Define This Community-Focused Space
Alisa Buslaeva, Simon Ibald, Soonkyo Jeong, Adrian Valéry
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design creates a harmonious environment that fosters community engagement and supports diverse functions.
community sustainability education public contemporary flexible local innovative outdoor functionality
Fluid Forms of Earth Brick and Low-E Glass Embrace Wetland Ecology in a Community Visitor Center
Fluid Forms of Earth Brick and Low-E Glass Embrace Wetland Ecology in a Community Visitor Center
Fadi Issa, Szimonetta Zavodni, Gagandeep Kapoor
Embracing the fluidity of bird migration, the visitor center integrates earth bricks and low-E glass to create an immersive hub that fosters ecological awareness and community engagement.
abu dhabi visitor center wetland conservation education sustainability ecology community exhibition
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Versatile Community Space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Versatile Community Space
Hrvoje Njirić
Crafted with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design creates a harmonious community space that seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings.
community sustainability public commercial residential interior landscape innovation local concrete
Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Ventilation Defining a Community Hub Through Biophilic Design
Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Ventilation Defining a Community Hub Through Biophilic Design
Lorena Becker
With a façade of charred wooden shingles and a design that integrates natural ventilation and biophilic elements, the structure serves as a multifunctional community hub committed to promoting environmental harmony and social interaction.
community multi-purpose sustainability concrete glass interior innovation landscape transparency warmth
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels in a Harmonious Residential Setting
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels in a Harmonious Residential Setting
Cashifath Mustapha
Characterized by its charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design creates a harmonious living environment that seamlessly blends sustainability with contemporary residential functionality.
sustainability residential mixed-use community urban local materials natural light landscaping technology open spaces
Charred Wooden Shingles and Locally-Sourced Timber Create a Sustainable Community Hub
Charred Wooden Shingles and Locally-Sourced Timber Create a Sustainable Community Hub
Gian Vito Antoine Corazza, Nils Enguerran Frantz
Crafted with charred wooden shingles and locally-sourced timber, the design seamlessly blends natural materials to create a vibrant community hub that fosters connection and interaction.
residential sustainability community innovation nature local green spaces urban contemporary
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Enhance Community Functionality
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Enhance Community Functionality
Martino Degasperi, Rocio Sagastegui Vazquez
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design creates a harmonious space that fosters community engagement and serves as a multifunctional gathering hub.
community event space sustainability concrete glass innovation landscaping urban public functionality
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Community-Centric Hub
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Community-Centric Hub
Cornelia Bosman
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the community hub seamlessly integrates sustainable materials and thoughtful design to create an inviting space for social interaction and civic engagement.
community civic hub sustainability flexibility gathering landscape local materials interactivity nature
Sustainable Design With Local Stone and Green Roofs in A Vineyard Retreat
Sustainable Design With Local Stone and Green Roofs in A Vineyard Retreat
Vukašin Deronjić, Zoran Uljarević, Saša Čvoro, Malina Čvoro
With cascading terraces topped by green roofs and framed in local stone, this vineyard retreat seamlessly blends with its landscape while offering a contemporary space for relaxation and connection to the winemaking environment.
portugal hotel wine sustainability landscape hospitality vintage retreat view community
Rammed Earth Walls and Generous Glass Facades Create a Harmonious Yoga Studio Experience
Rammed Earth Walls and Generous Glass Facades Create a Harmonious Yoga Studio Experience
Katharina Hoerath, Katie Donahue, Marina Brink
With its rammed earth walls that seamlessly blend with the landscape and expansive glass facades that invite nature indoors, the studio offers a tranquil space for yoga and reflection.
yoga studio rammed earth sustainability natural landscape wellness photovoltaic outdoors
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create A Sustainable Community Hub
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create A Sustainable Community Hub
Stefano Grisoglio, Mario Daudo, Cristina Zilio
Crafted from charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, this community hub seamlessly blends sustainability with modern form to foster social interaction and collective engagement.
residential commercial cultural sustainable community wood glass gathering landscape insert country
Charred Wooden Shingles And Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Define A Versatile Community Hub
Charred Wooden Shingles And Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Define A Versatile Community Hub
Jean-Baptiste Petit, Jordi Rosas
With charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels enveloping its flexible spaces, the design facilitates a vibrant community hub that fosters interaction and engagement.
community sustainability public facility interaction green urban innovation local environment
Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Light Enhance a Community-Focused Gathering Space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Light Enhance a Community-Focused Gathering Space
Olha Hrihorova, Kateryna Movchan, Yelyzaveta Plakhotia
Crafted from charred wooden shingles and infused with natural light, the design creates a warm and inviting environment ideal for community gatherings and interactions.
urban community sustainable public commercial residential innovative open-plan environmental building
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Form an Engaging Multifunctional Space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Form an Engaging Multifunctional Space
Farah Kadoury Abdullaa
With its charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber construction, the design offers a harmonious blend of sustainability and modernity, serving as a versatile space for community engagement and interaction.
community multifunctional sustainability urban open space nature flexibility local materials recreation user engagement
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Redefine Community Engagement Space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Redefine Community Engagement Space
Miriam Estera Stern, Ivan Gavril Stern, Roland Stern
With charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels harmonizing in a sustainable design, the space serves as a vibrant community hub that encourages interaction and connection.
urban cultural community sustainability nature mixed-use public innovation materials interactivity
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Transforming Urban Community Spaces
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Transforming Urban Community Spaces
Alexis Jean Da Costa
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design forges a sustainable community hub that seamlessly blends modern aesthetics with environmental sensitivity.
mixed-use urban community residential commercial sustainability local materials public space green building interaction
Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Glass Facades Define a Multi-Functional Community Haven
Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Glass Facades Define a Multi-Functional Community Haven
Husein Yassin
Characterized by its charred wooden shingles and extensive glass integration, the design creates a seamless connection with nature while serving as a vibrant community hub for diverse activities.
mixed-use community sustainability urban natural flexibility environment collaboration interior modern
Charred Wooden Shingles Embrace Cross-Laminated Timber in Environmentally Sensitive Community Hub
Charred Wooden Shingles Embrace Cross-Laminated Timber in Environmentally Sensitive Community Hub
Arshia Gholam Pour
Crafted with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design seamlessly integrates sustainable materials to create a community hub that fosters connection and engagement among its users.
residential commercial sustainability community concrete glass timber public interiors landscape
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