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Vertical Gardens and Hydroponic Solutions in Compact Rooftop Living
Vertical Gardens and Hydroponic Solutions in Compact Rooftop Living
Tasnova Afroz, Snahasis Saha
With an emphasis on vertical gardens and hydroponic systems, the design merges sustainable living with compact rooftop units, providing affordable housing solutions for urban professionals.
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Rooftop Living Through Modular Micro-Units and Community Greenery
Rooftop Living Through Modular Micro-Units and Community Greenery
Diego Ramirez, Ksenia Dyusembaeva
Utilizing the underused rooftops of Hong Kong's skyscrapers, the design incorporates modular micro-units and green features to create affordable living spaces that promote community engagement.
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Translucent Polycarbonate Canopy Enhances Compact Living Spaces in Sustainable Micro-Unit Design
Translucent Polycarbonate Canopy Enhances Compact Living Spaces in Sustainable Micro-Unit Design
Jad Fayez Osseiran
The use of a translucent polycarbonate canopy alongside durable aluminum and fiberglass elements creates a sustainable micro-unit that maximizes both functionality and community engagement in urban living.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create Sustainable Micro-Habitations in Urban Alleyways
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create Sustainable Micro-Habitations in Urban Alleyways
Ramy Bachar Mouslim, Marco Antonio Quiroz Bautista
Employing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, this micro-habitation project transforms underused urban alleyways into functional living spaces that prioritize sustainability and community interaction.
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Reimagining Urban Living Through Co-Living Micro-Units and Pedestrian-Friendly Streets
Reimagining Urban Living Through Co-Living Micro-Units and Pedestrian-Friendly Streets
Max Strömberg bååth, Alva Stenlund, Alexis Chastain, Leonard Florian anton
Transforming street sections in Berlin’s Inner Ring into pedestrian-friendly public spaces, the initiative integrates co-living micro-units to address housing shortages while promoting sustainable urban living.
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Wood Siding and Rock Wool Create Efficient Backyard Living Units
Wood Siding and Rock Wool Create Efficient Backyard Living Units
Nathan Bonneville, Pierre-charles Gauthier
Constructed with wood siding and rock wool insulation, these backyard living units provide sustainable and efficient housing solutions within suburban landscapes.
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Passive House Micro-Units With Shared Spaces in a Modular Framework
Passive House Micro-Units With Shared Spaces in a Modular Framework
Bronwyn Breitner, Luigi Ciaccia, Scott Mikawa, Catherine Earley
Passive house micro-units designed with a modular framework and integrated communal spaces provide innovative and affordable housing solutions in the heart of New York City's evolving neighborhoods.
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Cedar Micro-Units with Community Hall and Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Cedar Micro-Units with Community Hall and Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Bryan Entong Ye
Crafted from sustainable cedar, the design integrates micro-units and a communal hall with rainwater harvesting systems to support a resilient living environment for the Kwantlen First Nations community.
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Prefabricated Micro-Unit With QuadCore Panels and Sustainable Features for Urban Living
Prefabricated Micro-Unit With QuadCore Panels and Sustainable Features for Urban Living
Giulliano Pandori Giancoli
Constructed with QuadCore panels and emphasizing sustainable living through rainwater harvesting and energy-efficient solutions, this prefabricated micro-unit offers a compact and functional habitat for urban dwellers.
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Vertical Community Housing With Modular Polycarbonate Walls and Sustainable Planting Systems
Vertical Community Housing With Modular Polycarbonate Walls and Sustainable Planting Systems
Changrong Hu, Meichen Shang, Qianxi Kong, Qiaoyang Chen
Utilizing modular polycarbonate walls and integrated planting systems, the design transforms an unfinished urban building into a vertical community housing solution that prioritizes sustainable living and social interaction among residents.
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Micro Living In Hay Weave Halls With Integrated Commercial Spaces
Micro Living In Hay Weave Halls With Integrated Commercial Spaces
Zsófia Sörényi, Zsófia Berczi, Bálint Somogyi
Constructed with hay weave and untreated hay, this development integrates micro-living units with commercial spaces in Budapest, addressing housing needs while promoting community interaction.
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Delta Beams and Hollow-Core Slabs Shaping Flexible Urban Living
Delta Beams and Hollow-Core Slabs Shaping Flexible Urban Living
George Kontaroudis, Michail-Karolos Keranis, Dimitrios Stivaros
Constructed with pre-fabricated Delta Beams and hollow-core slabs, the design redefines urban living by integrating flexible micro-units tailored for diverse resident needs.
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Modular Living Spaces Featuring Eco-Friendly Aluminum Cladding and Sustainable Design Principles
Modular Living Spaces Featuring Eco-Friendly Aluminum Cladding and Sustainable Design Principles
Juan Felipe Pulido Restrepo
Modular units constructed with aluminum cladding and energy-efficient designs create adaptable living and workspaces that address urban housing challenges in Colombia.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Steel Framework Redefine Urban Living Above Waterways
Charred Wooden Shingles and Steel Framework Redefine Urban Living Above Waterways
Himmatvir Tung, Tiffany Yeung
Charred wooden shingles and glass facades seamlessly integrate with a steel framework to create a sustainable living environment above urban waterways, providing both housing and communal spaces for residents.
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CLT Panels and Urban Farming: A Modular Approach to Community Living
CLT Panels and Urban Farming: A Modular Approach to Community Living
Beixi Zhu, Shiyu Jin
With its integration of CLT panels and an urban farming landscape, the design incorporates modular units that foster community engagement while providing sustainable housing solutions.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facades Enhance Urban Micro-Living Solutions
Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facades Enhance Urban Micro-Living Solutions
Lilian Buchangroff
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and transparent glass facades, this micro-living solution redefines urban density by offering efficient and adaptable housing units designed for community-oriented living.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Structures Enhanced With Charred Wood Shingles in Urban Housing Development
Cross-Laminated Timber Structures Enhanced With Charred Wood Shingles in Urban Housing Development
Craig Steven Griffen, Craig S Griffen
Utilizing cross-laminated timber and charred wood shingles, the design creates an environmentally sensitive residential complex that fosters community interaction and sustainable living in the heart of Philadelphia.
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Floating Community Built With QuadCore Panels and Recycled Wood For Sustainable Living
Floating Community Built With QuadCore Panels and Recycled Wood For Sustainable Living
Pedro Manuel Lucas Freire
Constructed with QuadCore panels and recycled wood, this floating community integrates aquaponic systems and modular designs to promote sustainability and environmental education.
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Bamboo and Steel Micro-Housing with Vertical Gardens in Ghana
Bamboo and Steel Micro-Housing with Vertical Gardens in Ghana
Shuang Chen, Yushan Jiang, Hengyuan Yang
Utilizing bamboo and recycled steel, the design incorporates vertical gardens to enhance urban living environments while fostering community engagement through adaptable micro-housing units.
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Elevated Living Integrated With Moss Panels and High-Strength Concrete
Elevated Living Integrated With Moss Panels and High-Strength Concrete
Marcos Moises Villegas Barboza
Integrating high-strength concrete with biophilic design elements like moss panels, the structure offers adaptable micro-housing solutions that harmonize urban living with ecological sensitivity.
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