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Saw-Tooth Roof Structure with Green Roofs in an Earth-Sheltered Community

Saw-Tooth Roof Structure with Green Roofs in an Earth-Sheltered Community

Emma Hardie, Tyler Hardie

The saw-tooth roof design integrates green roofs with earth-sheltered spaces, creating flexible guest homes that enhance community interaction while offering stunning views of the Icelandic landscape.

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Photovoltaic Panels and Gypsum Design in Flexible Urban Living

Francesco Rapisarda, Daniela Bonanno, Andrea Bonaccorsi, Emanuela Romeo

With a focus on modularity and equipped with photovoltaic panels, the design enhances flexible living in an urban environment while utilizing gypsum and X-LAM for structural efficiency.

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Turf Roof Structures Integrated with Natural Light for Community Living

Turf Roof Structures Integrated with Natural Light for Community Living

Katherine Graham

Employing turf roofs and extensive glass facades, this environmentally sensitive community hub merges with the Icelandic landscape to provide both communal and individual living spaces.

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Dynamic Forms of Spectral Aluminum and Reclaimed Wood in a Northern Escape

Dynamic Forms of Spectral Aluminum and Reclaimed Wood in a Northern Escape

Ya ching Tsai

Harnessing the reflective qualities of spectral aluminum panels and the warmth of reclaimed wood, the design offers an immersive experience of the Northern Lights while serving as a communal guesthouse.

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Hexagonal Basalt-Inspired Design Showcasing Plywood and Glazed Facades for Community Living

Hexagonal Basalt-Inspired Design Showcasing Plywood and Glazed Facades for Community Living

Daniel Ibrahim

Informed by the natural forms of hexagonal basalt and constructed with plywood and extensive glazing, this community space integrates energy-efficient design principles with viewing platforms for experiencing the Northern Lights.

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Reflective Balloon Kiosk with Modular Units and Lightweight Roof

Reflective Balloon Kiosk with Modular Units and Lightweight Roof

Toshiki Hirano

A large floating balloon reflects its surroundings while serving as a whimsical centerpiece for a modular mobile coffee kiosk designed to engage users in vibrant urban spaces.

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Elevated Cabins with Panoramic Views Crafted from Local Timber and Corrugated Sheeting

Elevated Cabins with Panoramic Views Crafted from Local Timber and Corrugated Sheeting

Maximilian xaver Pfaffinger, Jonas Baedeker

Constructed with a wooden frame and characterized by mobile units that provide panoramic views, these elevated cabins in Iceland offer a sustainable retreat for visitors seeking an immersive Northern Lights experience.

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Reflective Glass and Cross-Laminated Timber Create Immersive Ecological Haven

Reflective Glass and Cross-Laminated Timber Create Immersive Ecological Haven

Julie Wu, Guillermo Salazar

Utilizing reflective glass and cross-laminated timber, the design offers a sustainable framework that invites visitors to engage with the surrounding environment while providing essential accommodations for exploration and relaxation.

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Elevated Accommodations with Glass Facades and Sustainable Wood Finishes

Elevated Accommodations with Glass Facades and Sustainable Wood Finishes

James s.c. Chan, Dennis Yeung

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.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Geothermal Efficiency in a Circular Hospitality Retreat

Charred Wooden Shingles and Geothermal Efficiency in a Circular Hospitality Retreat

Emily Clabbers

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and designed for geothermal efficiency, the circular retreat integrates seamlessly with Iceland's landscape while providing a unique accommodation experience for guests.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Panoramic Glass Create Flexible Retreat Amid Icelandic Landscape

Charred Wooden Shingles and Panoramic Glass Create Flexible Retreat Amid Icelandic Landscape

Shannon Malone

Utilizing a combination of charred wooden shingles and expansive glass panels, the design fosters a customizable retreat that seamlessly integrates with Iceland's natural landscape.

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Curvilinear Form Enhanced by Glass Facades and Sustainable Birchwood in Community Development

Curvilinear Form Enhanced by Glass Facades and Sustainable Birchwood in Community Development

Mateusz Wajda, Bartosz Kaczmarek

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.

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Mobile Lodging Featuring Geothermal Energy And Sustainable Timber Facades

Mobile Lodging Featuring Geothermal Energy And Sustainable Timber Facades

Maria Canepa, Andrea Quartara, Pietro Calciano

The mobile units, constructed with sustainable timber facades and equipped with geothermal energy systems, offer guests an immersive experience under the Northern Lights while minimizing environmental impact.

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Integrating fog harvesting technology with locally sourced spruce plywood, this elevated residence offers a unique approach to sustainability while providing functional living spaces within a serene forest setting.

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MODULAR TOWER FOR ECOLOGICAL OBSERVATION

MODULAR TOWER FOR ECOLOGICAL OBSERVATION

Elan Jordan Ergas Lenett, Sigrid Anna Joubert

Located in the wetland landscape of Big Slough and Silver Lake, the design offers a vertical exploration of the natural environment through a carefully articulated watchtower structure. The project merges ecological awareness with spatial complexity, creating an architectural framework for observation, movement, and interaction.

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A RESIDENTIAL ENSEMBLE WITH COURTYARDS AND MAYADEEN

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Set within a contemporary residential context in the United Arab Emirates, the design explores the relationship between traditional urban forms and present-day living requirements. It emphasizes community interaction, environmental responsiveness, and adaptability, responding to both cultural and climatic conditions.

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A GEOMETRIC INSTALLATION FOR DESERT REFLECTION

Marco Tosone

Set within a remote desert landscape, the installation engages with the surrounding geology through a restrained formal language and material palette. It is conceived as a space for reflection and observation, where geometric structures frame the vastness of the environment.

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A PLATFORM FOR OBSERVATION, CIRCULATION, AND GATHERING

A PLATFORM FOR OBSERVATION, CIRCULATION, AND GATHERING

Hadi Koohihabibi, Pariya Shahbazi, Parsa Kavosi, Kimia Salimzadeh

Located in a small urban center adjacent to open landscape, the structure supports both elevated viewing and pedestrian circulation across its site. Designed to enhance public engagement, it responds to local context through its spatial configuration and material logic.

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A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

Franco Ghilardi

Wrapped in charred wooden shingles and built from cross-laminated timber, this community spa blends wellness, sustainability, and landscape-driven design in a remote Icelandic setting.

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A Climate-Responsive Residence with Living Walls and Voids

A Climate-Responsive Residence with Living Walls and Voids

Wilson Lopes Do Nascimento Junior, Valerio Ziantoni, Gabriela Vitória Carvalho, João Pedro Pina

The design addresses the challenges of desert living by integrating sustainable strategies that support self-sufficiency and environmental resilience. Emphasizing resource efficiency and ecological balance, the project highlights the relationship between built form and natural systems in a harsh environment.

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A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives

A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives

Levi Gauge Pfeil

Situated within the prairie landscape of De Smet, South Dakota, the design draws inspiration from the form and symbolism of pioneer-era covered wagons. The intervention engages visitors through movement, materiality, and historical reference.

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