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Air Purification System Enhanced by Transparent Solar Integration in Urban Landscape
Air Purification System Enhanced by Transparent Solar Integration in Urban Landscape
Edwinson Chan, Nicholas Orie, Kaoru Toyokawa
An advanced air filtration system, complemented by transparent solar panels, enhances the urban environment while providing vital community space in a densely populated area.
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Double Skin Façade with Integrated Community Services in Vertical Housing
Double Skin Façade with Integrated Community Services in Vertical Housing
Phil Stien
A double skin façade offers passive ventilation and energy efficiency, while integrated community services throughout the vertically stacked housing structure support approximately 5,000 residents experiencing homelessness.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber in Adaptable Urban Living Solutions
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber in Adaptable Urban Living Solutions
Ying Gao, Sandee Deogaygay, Apinya Sangrugee
Crafted with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, this modular housing solution addresses urban living needs in Los Angeles through adaptable, sustainable design.
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Maximizing Natural Light Through Carved Atriums In Affordable Urban Housing
Maximizing Natural Light Through Carved Atriums In Affordable Urban Housing
Julia Peña, Fabian Diaz luevano
Carved atriums enhance natural light in a repurposed parking structure, creating an affordable housing community enriched with native vegetation and diverse amenities for urban residents.
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Vertical Habitat with PV Curtain Wall and Urban Farming Integration
Vertical Habitat with PV Curtain Wall and Urban Farming Integration
Junxian Poon
The integration of a PV curtain wall and urban farming within a cylindrical structure creates a vertical habitat that addresses sustainability and community needs in Los Angeles.
los angeles skyrise community sustainability urban farming mixed-use residential commercial green spaces ecosystems
Biofiltration Planters and Convertible Furniture in Compact Urban Living
Biofiltration Planters and Convertible Furniture in Compact Urban Living
Jeff Chinn
Combining biofiltration planters with convertible furniture, this compact urban housing solution maximizes space while promoting sustainability and community interaction.
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Elevation Through Community-Centered Spaces Using Caramel-Vanilla Palette
Elevation Through Community-Centered Spaces Using Caramel-Vanilla Palette
Camilo Carrasco
Perched atop a hill, the home integrates performative spaces with a caramel-vanilla color palette, creating a unique environment for two female screenwriters to elevate their narratives within a gentrifying Los Angeles neighborhood.
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Bioremediation-Driven Design Featuring Green Roofs and Flexible Spaces for Sustainable Learning
Bioremediation-Driven Design Featuring Green Roofs and Flexible Spaces for Sustainable Learning
Frank Christian Escher
Incorporating a living machine and bioremediation systems within a circular layout, this educational facility integrates green roofs and flexible spaces to foster sustainable learning and skills development in the Cleantech Corridor.
los angeles cleantech skills center education sustainability manufacturing community training innovation
Charred Wooden Shingles Complementing Modular Living Units in Urban Infill Design
Charred Wooden Shingles Complementing Modular Living Units in Urban Infill Design
Hieu Huynh
Modular living units constructed with charred wooden shingles and sustainable materials offer a contemporary solution to urban infill housing needs while promoting community interaction in a densely populated environment.
los angeles infill housing modular community sustainability affordable urban residential pod
Media-Responsive Facade with Concrete and Glass for Artistic Community Hub
Media-Responsive Facade with Concrete and Glass for Artistic Community Hub
Connor Bryce Kramer
The integration of a media-responsive facade with concrete and glass creates a dynamic interaction with the urban environment, serving as an adaptable performance center that fosters artistic expression and community engagement.
los angeles performance arts cultural community center flexible space interactive public
Box Rib Structure Enhances Compact Living with Integrated Community Garden
Box Rib Structure Enhances Compact Living with Integrated Community Garden
James Donaldson
The use of box rib construction and integrated community gardens creates a resilient and sustainable microhome that promotes both individual living and social interaction.
los angeles microhome accessory dwelling sustainability community equity affordability resilience compact living shared spaces
Prefabricated Accessory Units for Efficient Urban Living
Prefabricated Accessory Units for Efficient Urban Living
Kyle Recker
Constructed from prefabricated modular units, this approach addresses urban housing needs by providing efficient living solutions through Accessory Dwelling Units in Los Angeles.
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Modular Living With Cross-Laminated Timber in Corner Lots
Modular Living With Cross-Laminated Timber in Corner Lots
Sunghwan Um
Modular units constructed with Cross-Laminated Timber create flexible living spaces in South Los Angeles, designed to adapt as community gathering spots or Accessory Dwelling Units.
south los angeles modular housing community sustainability green space flexibility clt adu urban
Filtering Urban Air With Innovative Fabric and Creating Community Spaces
Filtering Urban Air With Innovative Fabric and Creating Community Spaces
Anthony Penna, Allison Devlin
The use of a filtering fabric façade to capture urban air pollutants, combined with adaptive reuse of parking structures, creates a community-focused environment that addresses housing needs in Los Angeles.
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Charred Wood Facade Integrates Urban Gardens In Community Housing Development
Charred Wood Facade Integrates Urban Gardens In Community Housing Development
Juan carlos Prazmowski
Incorporating charred wood and recycled shingles, this community housing development utilizes urban gardens and advanced water management systems to create affordable living spaces that enhance local sustainability and community interaction.
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Disrupted Facades and Transparent Geometry in Urban High-Rise Design
Disrupted Facades and Transparent Geometry in Urban High-Rise Design
Corina Dow, Santiago Alvarez
The curtain wall’s disrupted geometry reflects its urban context while integrating transparent and opaque elements, accommodating a mix of office spaces, hotel rooms, and retail functions in downtown Los Angeles.
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Steel Frame Community Units With Outdoor Access in Urban Environments
Steel Frame Community Units With Outdoor Access in Urban Environments
Samantha Hill
Stacked steel frame units with direct outdoor access redefine urban living in Downtown Los Angeles by integrating residential and communal spaces within a versatile mixed-use environment.
los angeles prefabricated mixed-use residential commercial community steel modular outdoor urban
Dynamic Cantilevered Façade With High-Performance Glass and Reinforced Structures for Aerospace Research
Dynamic Cantilevered Façade With High-Performance Glass and Reinforced Structures for Aerospace Research
Kaikang Shen
A cantilevered structure with a dynamic façade constructed from high-performance glass and reinforced concrete defines an advanced aerospace engineering laboratory designed to foster innovative materials research and collaboration.
los angeles laboratory aerospace engineering research materials innovation sustainability collaboration facilities
Fractal Geometry and Reddish Brick: A Sustainable Community Library in Los Angeles
Fractal Geometry and Reddish Brick: A Sustainable Community Library in Los Angeles
Wang Zili
Emphasizing fractal geometry and dark red brick, the library in Los Angeles offers a dynamic, interconnected environment that supports community engagement and learning.
los angeles library community learning sustainability public nature education fractal interactive
Cross-Laminated Timber and Passive Ventilation Define Modern Urban Living
Cross-Laminated Timber and Passive Ventilation Define Modern Urban Living
Jihoon Kim, Brenna Elise Fransen
Constructed with cross-laminated timber and designed for passive ventilation, the residential towers provide an efficient solution for urban living in densely populated Los Angeles.
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SUSTAINABLE RESIDENCE WITH INTEGRATED NATURAL LIGHT
SUSTAINABLE RESIDENCE WITH INTEGRATED NATURAL LIGHT
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Earth-Clad Residential Design with Thermal Efficiency and Ventilated Mesh Screens
Earth-Clad Residential Design with Thermal Efficiency and Ventilated Mesh Screens
Anique Azhar Shore, Ahad Ayaz
The residence uses local earth cladding and a ventilated mesh screen to improve thermal efficiency and create a family-friendly living space.
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Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure
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A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading
A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading
Kristina Klimova
A sustainable community center integrates conventional clay brick construction with modular solar shading elements, promoting social engagement and contemporary environmental practices.
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A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber
A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber
Brandon Bergem
Translucent polycarbonate and timber are employed to construct communal areas that encourage interaction and contemplation within the prairie environment.
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A Courtyard-Centric Residence with Vernacular Design Approach
A Courtyard-Centric Residence with Vernacular Design Approach
Manuel Villalain Gonzalez, Pedro Xavier Martins Silva, Hazem Elshafei, Hazem Mosad Mohamed
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and compressed earth blocks, the design fosters a central courtyard that enhances environmental comfort while providing a flexible living space suited for modern families.
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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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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial
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Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
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Use architecture to create different emotional states
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