Utilizing cross-laminated timber panels and advanced energy systems, the design integrates seamlessly with its desert environment to create a flexible and self-sufficient living space.
Utilizing Kingston foam panels and integrated solar energy systems, the compact dwelling redefines residential space efficiency while adapting seamlessly to various environmental contexts.
Constructed with insulated sandwich panels and enhanced by textile fog nets, this geodesic habitat offers a self-sufficient living solution designed for arid climates.
Combining charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design integrates renewable energy systems while providing flexible accommodations that immerse guests in the serene Icelandic landscape.
Jack (trung truc) Huynh,Kenneth Chen,Kathryn Larkin
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, this modular housing solution integrates geothermal sustainability to provide adaptable accommodation in Iceland's unique landscape.
Ghaf tree dwellings, camouflaged within the desert landscape and complemented by carved rock structures, facilitate close interaction with wildlife while providing communal spaces for visitors to engage with the Arabian Oryx Protected Habitat.
With a dynamic mobile window that enhances spatial interaction and a structure composed of baked clay and XLAM panels, this modular home redefines adaptable living for urban settings.
Crafted with QuadCore panels and topped with a lush vegetated roof, this mobile habitat embodies sustainable living while offering a functional microhome designed for adaptability and connection with the environment.
A curvilinear roof equipped with solar tiles and constructed from recycled masonry defines a compact dwelling optimized for sustainability and efficient energy use.
With its curvilinear form and extensive glass facades, this development utilizes sustainable birchwood and geothermal energy to create a flexible community living environment amidst the Icelandic landscape.
Elevated platforms with expansive glass facades and locally sourced wood finishes create a seamless connection to the Icelandic landscape, offering guests an immersive experience while observing the Northern Lights.
Constructed from upcycled steel cranes and enhanced with a photovoltaic skin, this observation tower provides an immersive platform for studying local flamingos while promoting ecological awareness in Abu Dhabi's unique environment.
Inspired by the anatomy of a whale, this mobile dwelling integrates multifunctional spaces and natural materials to facilitate a nomadic lifestyle in the vastness of space.
With a design that utilizes stacked roofs to create unobstructed jungle views, this wooden retreat fosters a close connection to nature while providing essential shelter and spaces for relaxation and meditation.
Crafted with natural brown tones and a focus on simplicity, the hut integrates into the Cambodian landscape, offering a serene retreat for reflection and relaxation.
Elevated on stilts, the structure utilizes cross-laminated timber panels and translucent surfaces to create a harmonious integration with the surrounding environment, serving as a serene space for meditation and reflection.
A central tree anchors a gabled cabin designed for relaxation and self-discovery, while cross ventilation and sustainable wood construction enhance the connection with nature.
The proposal examines a visitor-oriented facility situated within a natural park landscape, designed to accommodate both recreational and educational functions. The study considers how spatial organization, vertical circulation, and cultural elements can enhance the visitor experience while addressing operational needs such as security and staff requirements.
The undulating roof structure, supported by wooden elements and complemented by a reflection garden featuring preserved mature trees, creates a contemplative memorial space honoring the lives lost during the Sri Lankan Civil War.
Incorporating a double-skin facade of translucent polycarbonate and locally sourced timber, the structure harmonizes with the volcanic landscape while providing essential facilities for winter recreation.
Maria Turcu,Mihai Mitrică,Alina Măldărescu,Alina Lixeanu
Incorporating vertical gardens and green façades, the design enhances urban connectivity and sustainability while providing multi-functional spaces for offices and public interaction.
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Edition #9ideas COMPETITIONSILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 12 November 2026
Open architecture competitions
Closest deadline first
Project competitions first
Selected winning projects have the potential to be constructed
Ideas competitions
Experimental competitions with the focus on pushing the boundaries of creativity
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Edition #9ideas COMPETITIONSILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Only participants selected and invited by Buildner can enter these closed competitions. To be considered for future opportunities, please set up your account on Architects' Network Plus.