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Curved Wall Lookout Integrating Volcanic Ash Concrete and Avian Nesting Boxes

Marta Drgas, Mikołaj Gruszczyński

Arranged in a curved wall design, the modular nesting boxes crafted from volcanic ash concrete create a unique lookout point for observing the diverse wildlife along the Hverfjall Volcano Crater while ensuring minimal ecological impact.

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Elevated Observation Tower Featuring Glass Facades and Aerial Roof Design

Elevated Observation Tower Featuring Glass Facades and Aerial Roof Design

Anand raj M, Jayanthi V, Varsha Jayakumar, Malliswari Reddy

An elevated observation tower with a hyperbolic roof design and transparent glass facades provides an unobstructed experience for visitors observing the diverse birdlife in Abu Dhabi's Al-Wathba Wetland Reserve.

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Bamboo Habitat Integration with Permeable Green Spaces

Guðrún sara Gudmundsdottir, Johanna Toumieux

Incorporating 30,000 bamboo units into its façade, the design creates a unique habitat that fosters local biodiversity while providing integrated living spaces for the community.

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Rammed Earth Pavilions With Birdwatching Features in the Castilian Landscape

Nazario García, Teresa Macho, Miguel Cerezo

Three rammed earth pavilions with integrated mirrors and nesting spaces for birds create habitats that enhance the ecological landscape of the Castilian fields while providing immersive birdwatching opportunities.

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Meditative Space with Metal Grid and Rainwater System

Meditative Space with Metal Grid and Rainwater System

Lisa Montanari, Stefano Camedda

With integrated rainwater management and a pedestrian-friendly metal grid, the design creates a meditative living space that emphasizes mindfulness and connection to nature.

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Repurposed Plastic Crates Form Compact Inward-Facing Urban Homes

Micah Lund, Amy Wu

Repurposed plastic crates provide a unique cladding solution for compact, inward-facing urban homes designed to promote sustainability and community living.

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Elevated Platforms Inspired by Flamingo Nesting

Elevated Platforms Inspired by Flamingo Nesting

Marwan Basmaji

Elevated platforms emerge from the landscape, reflecting the stages of flamingo nesting while providing functional spaces for education and engagement in a visitor center.

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Adobe Structures With Wind Towers Overlooking Green Roofs in a Wetland Reserve

Adobe Structures With Wind Towers Overlooking Green Roofs in a Wetland Reserve

Alberto Reiriz paz

Constructed with adobe and characterized by wind towers, the visitor center integrates green roofs to create a sustainable environment for education and recreation within the Al Wathba wetland reserve.

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Pigmented Concrete Nest Mounds Enhancing Ecological Experience

Pigmented Concrete Nest Mounds Enhancing Ecological Experience

Binh Mai

Designed as a series of pigmented concrete nest mounds, the Visitor Centre integrates seamlessly with its wetland surroundings, fostering an educational space dedicated to the Greater Flamingo Colony and ecological conservation.

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Spiral Ramp and Timber Construction Embracing Natural Habitat

Spiral Ramp and Timber Construction Embracing Natural Habitat

Minh duc Pham, Tien Tran Van

A spiral ramp connects multiple levels of timber construction, allowing for continuous access and stunning viewpoints within a habitat that prioritizes inclusivity and interaction with the surrounding landscape.

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Elevated Viewing Platforms and Arboretum Crafted from Glulam and CLT

Elevated Viewing Platforms and Arboretum Crafted from Glulam and CLT

Laurent Herbiet, Giordana Rojas, Adres Burguete, Dario Romano

Constructed from glulam and cross-laminated timber, the pavilion enhances bird watching experiences through elevated platforms and a central arboretum that fosters biodiversity in Al Wathba.

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Timber Gridshell Roof Integrating Human and Bat Habitats By a Lake

Timber Gridshell Roof Integrating Human and Bat Habitats By a Lake

Noor Khan, Aarez Ali, Aleena Khan, Huzaifah Fakher

A timber gridshell roof provides nesting spaces for bats while enhancing views and light within a residence that harmonizes human living with ecological sensitivity by a lake.

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Mirrored Houses With Hybrid Beams and Integrated Bat Nesting Sites

Mirrored Houses With Hybrid Beams and Integrated Bat Nesting Sites

Rodion Kosmin

Constructed with mirrored symmetry and elevated on hybrid beams, the design incorporates bat nesting sites within its sloped roofs while fostering both communal and private living spaces for families.

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Cross-Laminated Timber Retreat Enhanced by Local Stone and Green Roof Integration

Cross-Laminated Timber Retreat Enhanced by Local Stone and Green Roof Integration

Simeon Chua

Integrating cross-laminated timber and local stone with a green roof, this retreat offers a harmonized refuge where occupants can engage with nature while promoting ecological sustainability.

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Triangular Façade of Aluminum and Concrete Supporting Community Vantage Points

Triangular Façade of Aluminum and Concrete Supporting Community Vantage Points

Loren Johnson, Catherine Varnas

Constructed with concrete and an aluminum triangular façade, the tower offers elevated vantage points for an engaging experience while serving as an observation area and habitat for local birds.

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Flamingo Egg-Inspired Dome Elevated Above Nature

Flamingo Egg-Inspired Dome Elevated Above Nature

Rui Guimaraes

Elevated above the landscape, the design incorporates dome shapes inspired by flamingo eggs while providing a comprehensive visitor center dedicated to education and engagement with the surrounding nature reserve.

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Pan-Optic Habitat Using Aluminum and Mud for Enhanced Ecological Engagement

Pan-Optic Habitat Using Aluminum and Mud for Enhanced Ecological Engagement

Michael Guttilla, Vankatesh Rathi, Tushar Kaim, Bhakti Arvind Kuber

Utilizing a repurposed badgir and integrating aluminum with mud construction, the design enhances ecological engagement within the Al Wathba Wetlands while serving as a visitor center.

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Porous Walls and Pink Hues in a Wetland Educational Center

Porous Walls and Pink Hues in a Wetland Educational Center

Frederic Champagne, Bao tram Quach

Light-colored sand and pinkish hues define an educational facility that merges porous walls with the natural landscape of a wetland, promoting biodiversity while enhancing visitor engagement.

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Breeding Habitat Emphasizing Buffer Zones and Visitor Pathways

Breeding Habitat Emphasizing Buffer Zones and Visitor Pathways

Amkna Design studio

A carefully designed breeding habitat integrates buffer zones and visitor pathways to enhance the protection of flamingos while promoting ecological education and awareness.

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Bamboo Walkway with Nest Stations for Ecological Observation in a Wetland Reserve

Bamboo Walkway with Nest Stations for Ecological Observation in a Wetland Reserve

Tilman Heller, Ulises Contreras

A bamboo walkway with nest stations guides visitors through the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve, providing shaded observation points that enhance ecological education and foster a respectful connection with the habitat's wildlife.

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Search results for: “Nesting”

42 projects found:

Curved Wall Lookout Integrating Volcanic Ash Concrete and Avian Nesting Boxes

Elevated Observation Tower Featuring Glass Facades and Aerial Roof Design

Bamboo Habitat Integration with Permeable Green Spaces

Rammed Earth Pavilions With Birdwatching Features in the Castilian Landscape

Meditative Space with Metal Grid and Rainwater System

Repurposed Plastic Crates Form Compact Inward-Facing Urban Homes

Elevated Platforms Inspired by Flamingo Nesting

Adobe Structures With Wind Towers Overlooking Green Roofs in a Wetland Reserve

Pigmented Concrete Nest Mounds Enhancing Ecological Experience

Spiral Ramp and Timber Construction Embracing Natural Habitat

Elevated Viewing Platforms and Arboretum Crafted from Glulam and CLT

Timber Gridshell Roof Integrating Human and Bat Habitats By a Lake

Mirrored Houses With Hybrid Beams and Integrated Bat Nesting Sites

Cross-Laminated Timber Retreat Enhanced by Local Stone and Green Roof Integration

Triangular Façade of Aluminum and Concrete Supporting Community Vantage Points

Flamingo Egg-Inspired Dome Elevated Above Nature

Pan-Optic Habitat Using Aluminum and Mud for Enhanced Ecological Engagement

Porous Walls and Pink Hues in a Wetland Educational Center

Breeding Habitat Emphasizing Buffer Zones and Visitor Pathways

Bamboo Walkway with Nest Stations for Ecological Observation in a Wetland Reserve

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Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

Earth-Clad Residential Design with Thermal Efficiency and Ventilated Mesh Screens

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

A Monument to Human Memory and Nature

A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading

A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

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