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Biodiversity-Focused Living with Natural Wood and Seasonal Façade
Biodiversity-Focused Living with Natural Wood and Seasonal Façade
Ali Lavasani, Fateme Azizzadeh, Mahdi Fard
Constructed with an adaptable façade that responds to seasonal changes and designed to incorporate local wildlife habitats, the community living space emphasizes both socialization and personal retreat.
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Curved Angles and Sustainable Timber Create Reflective Spaces for Essence Making
Curved Angles and Sustainable Timber Create Reflective Spaces for Essence Making
Yasaman Davachi
Curved angles and a thoughtful arrangement of timber elements facilitate natural energy flow in a space dedicated to flower essence making and meditation.
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Filtering Urban Air With Innovative Fabric and Creating Community Spaces
Filtering Urban Air With Innovative Fabric and Creating Community Spaces
Anthony Penna, Allison Devlin
The use of a filtering fabric façade to capture urban air pollutants, combined with adaptive reuse of parking structures, creates a community-focused environment that addresses housing needs in Los Angeles.
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Geothermal Museum Featuring Sustainable Glass and Steel Integration with Volcanic Landscape Context
Geothermal Museum Featuring Sustainable Glass and Steel Integration with Volcanic Landscape Context
Moosa Silwadi
Designed with geothermal systems and extensive glass integration, the museum harmonizes with the volcanic landscape to provide an engaging educational experience on Iceland's geological heritage.
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Triple-Glazed Micro House with Integrated Green Roof and Glulam Structure
Triple-Glazed Micro House with Integrated Green Roof and Glulam Structure
Blagica Maneva, Goran Saveski
Elevated above the ground, this micro house utilizes triple-glazed glass and a glulam structure while integrating a green roof, offering a sustainable living solution in an urban environment.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Photovoltaic Elements Define a Modern Timber Retreat
Charred Wooden Shingles and Photovoltaic Elements Define a Modern Timber Retreat
Farshid Roozitalab, Pegah Hakimzadeh, Mohammad Asadi, Alireza rezaei
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and solar-integrated design elements, this modern timber retreat harmonizes with its surroundings while providing a multifunctional space for reflection and exploration.
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Circular Structure Embracing Natural Wood And Regional Folklore As A Sustainable Lookout
Circular Structure Embracing Natural Wood And Regional Folklore As A Sustainable Lookout
Abdallah Ali, Ahmad Yahia, Ali Hazem, Omar Atef
Embodying the essence of Latvian mythology through its circular form and crafted from sustainably sourced white oak, the design serves as an elevated vantage point for observing the unique ecology of Pape Natural Park.
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Photovoltaic Wings and Sandwich Panels Fuel Flexible Community Resilience
Photovoltaic Wings and Sandwich Panels Fuel Flexible Community Resilience
Maciej Jan Wojtasik, Agnieszka Sutkiewicz, Lech Tomasz Wojtasik, Agata Anna Bielicka
Incorporating photovoltaic wings and modular sandwich panels, the design emphasizes energy efficiency and rapid adaptability, serving as a multifunctional community hub in a post-conflict environment.
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Polyhedral Crystal Roof Constructed with Locally Sourced Timber and Geothermal Energy Utilization
Polyhedral Crystal Roof Constructed with Locally Sourced Timber and Geothermal Energy Utilization
Yuiko Inoue, Ryo Murata, Ikumi Shimatani, Kazuki Yuri
Constructed with a polyhedral crystal roof to optimize natural light and energy efficiency, this facility integrates geothermal resources and locally sourced materials to create a multifunctional space dedicated to wellness and community engagement.
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Sphere-Wheeled Residences With Double-Glazed Glass and Sustainable Materials
Sphere-Wheeled Residences With Double-Glazed Glass and Sustainable Materials
Hani Tabcharani
Equipped with sphere wheels that allow for solar tracking, this residence utilizes double-glazed glass and modular design for optimal energy efficiency and adaptable living spaces.
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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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Pinewood Facade Overlooking Iceland’s Geographic Features
Pinewood Facade Overlooking Iceland’s Geographic Features
Tuan Tran anh, Thang Phung ngoc, Hieu Ngo minh
The design showcases a pinewood facade that harmonizes with Iceland’s striking landscape while serving as an observation tower, allowing visitors to engage with the natural environment.
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Volcanic Stone Structures Enhancing Cave Exploration Experience
Volcanic Stone Structures Enhancing Cave Exploration Experience
Carlo giovanni Bernyak, Martino Bonfioli, Cecilia giulia Bersani
Constructed with local volcanic stone and steel gabions, the pavilion and observation tower enhance the visitor experience at the Kvennagjà and Karlagjà Caves by offering shelter while providing panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
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Geothermal Heating Integrated with Glass Block and Ice Brick Visitor Center in Iceland
Geothermal Heating Integrated with Glass Block and Ice Brick Visitor Center in Iceland
Wei Zhao
Integrating glass block and ice brick within a multi-level structure, the visitor center employs geothermal heating to educate visitors about the unique geological phenomena of Dimmuborgir in Iceland.
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Basalt Fiber Retreat with Geothermal Heating and Thermal Baths
Basalt Fiber Retreat with Geothermal Heating and Thermal Baths
Mikhail Sergeev, Alexey Sirotkin
Incorporating basalt fiber and geothermal channels, the guest house offers a sustainable retreat with natural thermal baths designed for relaxation and connection to the environment.
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Diamond Memory Archive With Geothermal Sustainability
Diamond Memory Archive With Geothermal Sustainability
Mateusz Binkowski, Joanna Targowicz
Constructed with diamond data storage technologies and geothermal energy, the design serves as an archive for personal and collective memories while redefining the role of cemeteries in urban environments.
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Kinetic Structure Crafted from Steel and Wood with Integrated Wind Power Mechanism
Kinetic Structure Crafted from Steel and Wood with Integrated Wind Power Mechanism
Lee Seungho
A kinetic structure utilizing steel and wood integrates a rotating wind power mechanism while capturing rainwater, designed to serve as both an artistic landmark and a functional community resource.
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Circular Structure Featuring Photovoltaic Halo and Integrated Renewable Systems
Circular Structure Featuring Photovoltaic Halo and Integrated Renewable Systems
Geovannys Serantes
The incorporation of a circular energy hub with an integrated photovoltaic halo and renewable energy systems serves as the foundation for a sustainable urban environment designed to enhance community living.
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Geothermal Living Spaces with Recycled Concrete and Flexible Design Elements
Geothermal Living Spaces with Recycled Concrete and Flexible Design Elements
Ralf Michael DÜbell
Incorporating recycled concrete and geothermal systems, the design emphasizes flexible living spaces that adapt to changing family needs while promoting community interaction in a sustainable environment.
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Rammed Earth Structure With Central Courtyard Enhances Community Interaction Through Natural Materials
Rammed Earth Structure With Central Courtyard Enhances Community Interaction Through Natural Materials
Sofia Keramida, Stefanos Ziras
The use of rammed earth and a central courtyard design fosters community engagement while providing a private living environment in a sustainable residential setting.
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A Lightweight Forest Dwelling with Integrated Water Systems
A Lightweight Forest Dwelling with Integrated Water Systems
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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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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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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs

Edition #6 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
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A RESIDENTIAL ENSEMBLE WITH COURTYARDS AND MAYADEEN
A RESIDENTIAL ENSEMBLE WITH COURTYARDS AND MAYADEEN
Balint Iszak, Csenge Gyorgyi
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 RESIDENCE WITH ADAPTABLE OPEN-PLAN LIVING
A RESIDENCE WITH ADAPTABLE OPEN-PLAN LIVING
Paula Soler Soler, Marta Woodward Moncho
Designed for a residential setting in Dubai, the architecture responds to the demands of desert living through passive strategies, adaptable spatial planning, and material efficiency. The layout emphasizes a balance between privacy and communal life, with a focus on outdoor integration.
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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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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 GUIDEPOST FOR COMMUNITY AND CONTEXTUAL ENGAGEMENT
A GUIDEPOST FOR COMMUNITY AND CONTEXTUAL ENGAGEMENT
Shuyang Fang, Tianjian Cheng
Positioned within the prairie landscape of De Smet, the structure functions as a vertical marker that combines public utility with cultural reference. Its design responds to local narratives and environmental conditions, offering spaces for observation, orientation, and gathering.
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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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The Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025: Celebrating Architectural Creativity and Visionary Unbuilt Designs with a Total Prize Fund of €100,000
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MICROHOME

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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial
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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
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Use architecture to create different emotional states
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Design a safe and supportive space to those struggling with a terminal illness
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