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Sustainable Retreat With Expansive Windows and Local Wood
Sustainable Retreat With Expansive Windows and Local Wood
Olga Sushko
Constructed from locally sourced wood, the cabin features expansive windows that foster a strong connection to the surrounding landscape, serving as a sustainable retreat for individuals seeking a harmonious escape in nature.
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Creative Space in Nature With Air-Heat Pump and Solar Panels
Creative Space in Nature With Air-Heat Pump and Solar Panels
Karolina Rymaszewska
With a focus on sustainability, the cabin integrates air-heat pump technology and solar panels into its design, offering a versatile living space that encourages connection with its natural surroundings.
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Bamboo and Balau Retreat with Hydroponic Garden
Bamboo and Balau Retreat with Hydroponic Garden
Iris Li, Linda Zhou
Constructed with bamboo and balau, this self-sufficient floating home incorporates a hydroponic garden and rainwater harvesting system, designed for a young couple seeking a sustainable retreat from urban life.
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Lamboo Structure Embracing Water's Flow for Off-Grid Living
Lamboo Structure Embracing Water's Flow for Off-Grid Living
Dixon Leung, Xiaoqi Sang, Yutao Mei, Tristan Kovacs
Constructed with Lamboo and designed for off-grid living, the microhome harnesses the river for both electricity and fresh water, ensuring a sustainable lifestyle in a tropical climate.
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Wool Insulated Home with Movable Steel Components and Upcycled Wood Cases
Wool Insulated Home with Movable Steel Components and Upcycled Wood Cases
Alicia Borchardt, Quentin Blaising
Integrating wool insulation with customizable movable steel boxes, this compact home prioritizes sustainability and personal expression while offering flexible living solutions.
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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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Cork Insulation and Vertical Cladding in Flood-Resistant Design
Cork Insulation and Vertical Cladding in Flood-Resistant Design
Stephanie Vo
Utilizing vertical cladding and cork insulation, the design addresses flooding while promoting sustainability, creating a functional living space on Bustard Island, Ontario.
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Bamboo Framework and Integrated Off-Grid Systems for Sustainable Urban Living
Bamboo Framework and Integrated Off-Grid Systems for Sustainable Urban Living
Juan martin Arias cardona, Juanita Echeverri correa, Daniel Marin Parra
Constructed with glue-laminated bamboo and featuring self-sufficient systems for solar energy and rainwater harvesting, this modular housing solution provides adaptable living spaces in response to Colombia's urban housing challenges.
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Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Pods with Greywater Recovery on a Cliff
Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Pods with Greywater Recovery on a Cliff
Beatrice Spezia, Riccardo Lazzarato, Noemi Russo, Anna Sciscio
Elevated on a cliff, the sleeping pods utilize fiber-reinforced concrete and efficient greywater recovery systems, providing a sustainable living option that integrates seamlessly with the natural landscape.
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Cork and Local Wood Habitat Promoting Biodiversity in Natural Retreat
Cork and Local Wood Habitat Promoting Biodiversity in Natural Retreat
Kaegh Allen, Kaegh Allen, Eva Ririhena, Eva Ririhena
Constructed with expanded cork bricks and local wood, the cabin integrates animal habitats and sustainable systems, offering a retreat focused on ecological mindfulness and human connection with nature.
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Greenhouse Integration with Recycled Materials for Sustainable Living
Greenhouse Integration with Recycled Materials for Sustainable Living
Blake Hageman
The greenhouse porch enhances indoor gardening while utilizing recycled materials, creating a compact microhome designed for sustainable living.
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Cylindrical Roof and Moveonetes in a Sustainable Microhouse
Cylindrical Roof and Moveonetes in a Sustainable Microhouse
Harun Sabljaković, Sabina Filipović
With a cylindrical roof that directs light into a central space and modular units designed for flexible living, this microhouse in a boreal mountain setting emphasizes sustainability and a strong connection to nature.
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Vertical Garden Cabin Utilizing Timber and Solar Energy in the Rainforest
Vertical Garden Cabin Utilizing Timber and Solar Energy in the Rainforest
Misak Terzibasiyan, Hasti Serajahmadi, Kim Franken, Livia Rondinia Catini
Constructed from timber and designed with a vertical garden, the cabin harnesses solar energy to offer a sustainable living environment in the Brazilian rainforest for both the Kayapo Indians and visitors.
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Floating Habitat Featuring OSB Panels and Flexible Living Solutions
Floating Habitat Featuring OSB Panels and Flexible Living Solutions
Othmane Nozhi
A floating habitat designed with OSB panels offers adaptable living spaces in response to urban challenges in Bangkok, emphasizing flexibility and resource management.
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Wisteria-Covered Retreat With Recycled Timber Elements
Wisteria-Covered Retreat With Recycled Timber Elements
Panayotis Malefakis
Covered in wisteria and supported by thin steel columns, the cabin uses recycled timber to create an off-grid retreat that emphasizes a direct connection to nature.
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Reflective Aluminum Home Designed for Sustainable Desert Living
Reflective Aluminum Home Designed for Sustainable Desert Living
Nathan Facuri
Elevated on reinforced concrete columns, a reflective aluminum shell encases a self-sufficient home equipped with photovoltaic panels and a septic system, designed for comfortable off-grid living in the Mojave Desert.
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Cardboard Walls and Bamboo Flooring in a Self-Sufficient Mediterranean Retreat
Cardboard Walls and Bamboo Flooring in a Self-Sufficient Mediterranean Retreat
Claudio Zampaglione, Federica Gioja, Valeria Di Paola
Utilizing cardboard walls and bamboo flooring, the design prioritizes sustainability and self-sufficiency in a compact home that invites a seamless interaction with its Mediterranean surroundings.
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Elevated Pods Embracing Nature Through Phytodepuration and Natural Ventilation
Elevated Pods Embracing Nature Through Phytodepuration and Natural Ventilation
Gian marco Bellochio, Vittoria Brusadin, Pietro Bergamaschi
Elevated pods designed for forest bathing incorporate phytodepuration and natural ventilation, harmoniously providing a tranquil space for rest and yoga within a biodiverse environment.
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Straw Bale Retreat Featuring Integrated Rainwater Harvesting
Straw Bale Retreat Featuring Integrated Rainwater Harvesting
Paolo Montesanto
Utilizing a straw bale wall system and advanced rainwater harvesting, this compact sleeping pod embodies a sustainable approach to off-grid living amidst nature.
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Glulam Frame Surrounded by Nature in a Compact Off-Grid Living Space
Glulam Frame Surrounded by Nature in a Compact Off-Grid Living Space
Josh Taplin
Constructed with a glulam frame and integrating advanced solar energy and rainwater harvesting systems, this microhome offers a self-sufficient living environment designed for both comfort and sustainability.
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