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Solar-Powered Shelter with Jalousie Windows and Sustainable Systems

Natasha Mahmud

Utilizing solar panels and jalousie windows, the design offers a compact, transportable shelter equipped with sustainable systems, catering to the immediate housing needs of communities affected by crises.

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Upcycled Train Cabins That Foster Community Engagement Through Compact Living

Coral Mesika

Constructed from upcycled train cabins, the micro-home promotes sustainable living and community interaction while offering a compact solution for modern housing needs.

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Exploring Heartwood Pine in a Compact Micro-Home Solution

Mathilde Slot, Tuva Sveindal

Constructed from heartwood pine, this compact micro-home utilizes modular stacking techniques and passive energy strategies to create a versatile living space suited for a northern climate.

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Zero Mass Water Panels and SIP Construction in a Compact Micro-Home

Joey Aoun, Milena Stojkovic

Incorporating Zero Mass water panels and Structural Insulated Panels, this compact micro-home provides a sustainable living solution tailored for urban settings, addressing the housing needs of young professionals and the elderly.

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Fibonacci-Inspired Structure Featuring Sustainable Wood and Natural Light Integration

Begüm Yaldiz, Merve Alagöz

A Fibonacci-inspired design crafted from sustainable wood and integrated with extensive natural light creates a compact living space that harmonizes with its surrounding environment.

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Rooftop Micro-Homes with Polyiso Insulation and Biogas Energy Solutions

Christina Ioannidou, Evangelia Papaspyrou, Chrysoula Tsaousidou, Anastastia Valsamaki

Incorporating biogas technology and polyiso insulation, this initiative transforms underutilized rooftop spaces in Athens into efficient micro-homes designed for sustainable urban living.

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Closed-Loop Water System in A-Frame Micro Home with Local Materials

Sophie Herqué

The recirculating water system and local materials showcase a self-sufficient A-frame micro home designed for energy efficiency and thermal comfort.

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Modular Micro-Home with Rockwool Insulation and Polycarbonate Facade

Maximilian Gehron

Constructed with a modular framework of Rockwool insulation and enhanced by a polycarbonate façade, this micro-home optimizes urban space while providing efficient living solutions.

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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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Elevated Sleeping Nook and Rainwater Harvesting in Timber Micro-Homes

Daniel Muntean, Alexandra Keller, Roxana Calugaru, Adrian Foltean

Constructed with a timber framework and an asymmetrical pitched roof for rainwater collection, these micro-homes prioritize sustainability and communal living in a rural setting.

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Wood Composite Canopies Supporting Sustainable Micro-Homes in Mindanao

Yuki Balgos, Joshua Cheng, Lawrence Tolosa

Prefabricated wood composite canopies provide essential shade and passive cooling for a community of sustainable micro-homes in Mindanao, addressing local agricultural needs while minimizing environmental impact.

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Recycled Plastic Bricks and Mass Timber Create Sustainable Floating Micro-Homes

Junxian Poon

Constructed from recycled plastic bricks and mass timber, the design offers floating micro-homes that integrate vertical farming with sustainable living in the heart of Venice Beach.

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Gothic Arch Retreat with Structural Insulated Panels and Modular Timber

Aleksandra Murzina-amodio

Constructed with a durable gothic arch design and modular timber, this micro-home utilizes structural insulated panels and rainwater collection systems to offer a sustainable retreat for urban dwellers.

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Upcycled Timber Micro-Home Integrated with Miyawaki Forest

Ronan Atkins

Constructed from upcycled timber and designed to blend seamlessly with a Miyawaki forest, this micro-home provides an off-grid living solution for remote workers seeking affordability and a connection to nature.

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Phytopurification Pond and Savonius Turbines in a Compact Sustainable Dwelling

Thibault Terrier

Utilizing a phytopurification pond and Savonius wind turbines, this compact dwelling achieves energy independence and sustainable water management, providing a modern solution for efficient living in a temperate climate.

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Rooftop Living with Thatch and Solar Tiles for Sustainable Micro-Housing

Lorenza Marenco, Fabio Azzolina, Kaan Sahinoglu

Utilizing a modular design with a thatch exterior and integrated solar tiles, this micro-home redefines urban living by transforming rooftop spaces into sustainable housing solutions.

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Movable Walls and Solar Cells in Compact Living Solutions

Maryam Moftakhari anasori movahed, Shirin Fakhari, Golroo Darbandi

Equipped with movable walls and solar cells, this compact micro-home maximizes usability and energy efficiency while adapting to diverse living needs.

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Egg-Shaped Micro-Home with Photovoltaic Yarn and Water Management System

Yurii Papikian

The egg-shaped structure, constructed with ecological cement and featuring photovoltaic yarn, efficiently integrates water management systems to create a compact micro-home that maximizes living space and sustainability.

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Translucent ETFE Shelters with Water Recycling for Refugee Communities

Rasha Bowirrat, Hanan Tanasra

Utilizing ETFE for temperature control and integrating a water recycling system, these modular micro-homes provide sustainable living solutions for refugee communities.

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Cedar Wood Warmth with Corrugated Steel in Micro Home Design

Cedar Wood Warmth with Corrugated Steel in Micro Home Design

Layan Dalloul, Reem Al-zahrani, Yasmeen Obaid, ruzan alkhulaqi

A cantilevered volume of corrugated steel enhances the compact design of this micro home, seamlessly integrating cedar wood elements to create a sustainable living space in Tannourine that prioritizes natural light and energy efficiency.

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Located in Dubai, ONE explores modular residential design as a strategy for flexible, community-oriented urban living. The project integrates public and private spaces with sustainable systems and material choices, responding to both environmental conditions and social needs.

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SUSTAINABLE RESIDENCE WITH INTEGRATED NATURAL LIGHT

SUSTAINABLE RESIDENCE WITH INTEGRATED NATURAL LIGHT

Fatima Jalali, Barbod Alimohamadi, Razieh Zirrahi, Ali Jafari

The article presents a contemporary architectural design situated in a distinct environmental and cultural context. Emphasizing spatial efficiency, material consciousness, and environmental integration, the project explores how architecture can respond to both functional requirements and local conditions.

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Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

Shih-Hui Teng Min Li Shen Tzu Chen Nien Chen Lu

Utilizing hollow brick construction and modular design, this sustainable residential initiative captures wind and solar energy to create adaptable living spaces for families in Dubai's arid climate.

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Earth-Clad Residential Design with Thermal Efficiency and Ventilated Mesh Screens

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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

Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure

Mason Miles

An elevated timber structure in the marshlands of South Dakota functions as a community center, incorporating natural illumination and a glazed corridor to facilitate education and public interaction.

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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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Search results for: “Micro-home”

91 projects found:

Solar-Powered Shelter with Jalousie Windows and Sustainable Systems

Upcycled Train Cabins That Foster Community Engagement Through Compact Living

Exploring Heartwood Pine in a Compact Micro-Home Solution

Zero Mass Water Panels and SIP Construction in a Compact Micro-Home

Fibonacci-Inspired Structure Featuring Sustainable Wood and Natural Light Integration

Rooftop Micro-Homes with Polyiso Insulation and Biogas Energy Solutions

Closed-Loop Water System in A-Frame Micro Home with Local Materials

Modular Micro-Home with Rockwool Insulation and Polycarbonate Facade

Rooftop Garden and Red Cedar Harmony in a Compact Micro-Home

Elevated Sleeping Nook and Rainwater Harvesting in Timber Micro-Homes

Wood Composite Canopies Supporting Sustainable Micro-Homes in Mindanao

Recycled Plastic Bricks and Mass Timber Create Sustainable Floating Micro-Homes

Gothic Arch Retreat with Structural Insulated Panels and Modular Timber

Upcycled Timber Micro-Home Integrated with Miyawaki Forest

Phytopurification Pond and Savonius Turbines in a Compact Sustainable Dwelling

Rooftop Living with Thatch and Solar Tiles for Sustainable Micro-Housing

Movable Walls and Solar Cells in Compact Living Solutions

Egg-Shaped Micro-Home with Photovoltaic Yarn and Water Management System

Translucent ETFE Shelters with Water Recycling for Refugee Communities

Cedar Wood Warmth with Corrugated Steel in Micro Home Design

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Earth-Clad Residential Design with Thermal Efficiency and Ventilated Mesh Screens

Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure

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

A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading

A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

A Courtyard-Centric Residence with Vernacular Design Approach

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