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Charred Shingles and Fire-Resistant Concrete Create Safe Housing for Natural Disaster Resilience
Charred Shingles and Fire-Resistant Concrete Create Safe Housing for Natural Disaster Resilience
Pers Nihad Noori Noori
With a structure of charred wooden shingles and fire-resistant concrete, this home is designed to provide safety and resilience against natural disasters while ensuring a comfortable living environment.
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Garden Integration with Wooden Panels and Rotating Spaces
Garden Integration with Wooden Panels and Rotating Spaces
Tsz chun stephen Chau, Kai ching samuel Yip, Ka hei billy Ng
Elevated above ground level, a rotational structure integrates wooden panels and garden spaces to create flexible living areas that redefine communal and private functions.
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Flood-Resilient Healthcare Facility Using Laterite and Terracotta
Flood-Resilient Healthcare Facility Using Laterite and Terracotta
Rahul Nawle, Mrunal Dandekar
Constructed from durable laterite and terracotta, this flood-resilient facility integrates natural ventilation and bamboo elements to provide essential healthcare services to a network of villages in the Konkan region.
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Solar-Powered Shelter with Jalousie Windows and Sustainable Systems
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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Floating Microhome Constructed with Bamboo and Hydroponic Farming Systems
Floating Microhome Constructed with Bamboo and Hydroponic Farming Systems
Huy Bui
With the ability to float during floods and constructed from bamboo complemented by a hydroponic farming system, this microhome provides a resilient living space designed for community members facing environmental challenges.
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Humidity-Controlled Adobe Homes with Natural Materials
Humidity-Controlled Adobe Homes with Natural Materials
Bernadett Juhász
Constructed with a precise adobe mixture and designed for effective humidity control, these homes provide sustainable and resilient shelter in areas vulnerable to natural disasters.
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Farming Boxes and Solar Panels in Affordable Housing for Earthquake Survivors
Farming Boxes and Solar Panels in Affordable Housing for Earthquake Survivors
Ali Lavasani, Ashkan Delavarnejad, Yeganeh Borhani
With integrated farming boxes and solar panels, affordable housing is crafted for earthquake survivors in Iran, focusing on sustainability and rapid deployment to address urgent needs.
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Modular Living Spaces with Engineered Bamboo and Flexible Design for Sustainable Housing
Modular Living Spaces with Engineered Bamboo and Flexible Design for Sustainable Housing
Vito Burdi, Addler Elizalde lozano, Giacomo Caputo
Engineered bamboo construction provides a resilient and flexible framework for this modular living space, designed to adapt to varying climates while offering sustainable housing solutions.
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Trampoline-Frame Structure with Rain Cover for Portable Living
Trampoline-Frame Structure with Rain Cover for Portable Living
Rachelle Yau
Constructed with a trampoline-frame structure and a rain cover, this portable living unit offers a compact and self-sufficient solution for emergency housing needs.
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Modular Housing Crafted from Repurposed Shipping Containers with Integrated Solar Solutions
Modular Housing Crafted from Repurposed Shipping Containers with Integrated Solar Solutions
Volkan Hüseyi̇n Mercan
Built from repurposed shipping containers, this modular housing solution integrates renewable solar energy systems and adaptable layouts, providing efficient and sustainable living spaces for urban communities.
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Thermal Comfort Through Evaporation Walls and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels in Resilient Community Housing
Thermal Comfort Through Evaporation Walls and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels in Resilient Community Housing
Andre Amir CedeÑo Ah Chu, Andrew , Winnie Tanaya, Edward Kwan
Utilizing cross-laminated timber panels and innovative evaporation walls, this resilient community housing solution addresses environmental challenges while fostering social cohesion and adaptability in vulnerable regions.
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Honeycomb Modules for Resilient Community Living in High-Altitude Environments
Honeycomb Modules for Resilient Community Living in High-Altitude Environments
Gang Mao
Constructed with modular honeycomb elements, the design integrates cost-effective wood to create adaptable living spaces that address the needs of communities in high-altitude disaster-prone areas.
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Modular Tetrahedron Bunkers for Community Safety in Karst Regions
Modular Tetrahedron Bunkers for Community Safety in Karst Regions
Hyun gyu Goo
Constructed using modular tetrahedrons, the design provides robust bunkers for community safety in karst regions, addressing the urgent needs of urban areas prone to sinkholes.
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Relocatable Trapezoidal Microhomes with off-Grid Energy Solutions
Relocatable Trapezoidal Microhomes with off-Grid Energy Solutions
Johnathan Li, Louis Marchini, Daniel Lay
Built from trapezoidal microhomes designed for relocation, the off-grid dwellings incorporate energy-generating turbines and water collection systems, offering a sustainable living solution for residents facing climate change challenges.
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Vertical Safety Structure with Efficient Gravity Utilization
Vertical Safety Structure with Efficient Gravity Utilization
Xiahua Zhang
A separated structural system enhances fire safety while effectively leveraging gravity to achieve significant energy savings in a multifunctional skyscraper designed for urban living.
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Elevated Resilience with Timber Joists and Greywater Systems for Sustainable Living
Elevated Resilience with Timber Joists and Greywater Systems for Sustainable Living
Rudi Skowronski
Elevated above potential floodwaters, the structure utilizes timber joists and greywater systems to create a self-sufficient living space for families displaced by natural disasters.
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Vertical Garden Shelters with Corrugated Metal and Plywood for Disaster Recovery
Vertical Garden Shelters with Corrugated Metal and Plywood for Disaster Recovery
Akkarawin Valinluck
Integrating vertical gardens and a rainwater collection system, the design utilizes corrugated metal and plywood to create adaptable shelters for communities recovering from natural disasters.
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Carbon-Negative Housing Crafted from Engineered Bamboo
Carbon-Negative Housing Crafted from Engineered Bamboo
Earl Forlales
Engineered bamboo forms the backbone of a carbon-negative housing solution designed to provide affordable and sustainable living for families in the Philippines.
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Flexible Bamboo Home Featuring Traditional Thatch and Community Integration
Flexible Bamboo Home Featuring Traditional Thatch and Community Integration
Ma. chealsy louise f. Rance
Constructed from flexible bamboo and traditional thatch, this moveable dwelling embodies community cooperation and adaptability while providing essential living spaces in a disaster-prone environment.
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Sustainable Living Through Painted Plasterboard Cutouts and Sawtooth Roofing in Modular Community Housing
Sustainable Living Through Painted Plasterboard Cutouts and Sawtooth Roofing in Modular Community Housing
Chukang Liang, Hanzhe Zhang
With a facade of painted plasterboard cutouts and a sawtooth roof design maximizing solar gain, the community housing initiative fosters sustainable living while promoting social interaction through its modular configuration.
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A Split-Level Shelter for Arctic Living
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A Resilient Design for Displaced Communities
A Resilient Design for Displaced Communities
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The design responds to the urgent need for adaptable shelter solutions in areas affected by conflict and displacement. It focuses on creating resilient living environments that support both physical safety and social well-being.
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A Residence Composed of Interlocking Timber Volumes
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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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