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Suspended Living Spaces Crafted From Cross-Laminated Timber Underneath Urban Infrastructure
Suspended Living Spaces Crafted From Cross-Laminated Timber Underneath Urban Infrastructure
Shreya Prakash, Sushmitha Omkar
Suspended beneath an urban bridge, the living units constructed from cross-laminated timber redefine space utilization while addressing housing needs within a metropolitan context.
germany residential modular sustainability infrastructure urban living prefabrication bridge community
Vertical Expansion with Fiber-Cement Cladding and Sustainable Timber Construction in Urban Settings
Vertical Expansion with Fiber-Cement Cladding and Sustainable Timber Construction in Urban Settings
Anna Niedźwiecka, Daria Kaczmarczyk, Paulina Cieśla, Emil Micewicz
Integrating sustainable timber construction and vertical design enhancements with fiber-cement cladding, this urban living solution addresses housing needs while revitalizing existing Plattenbau structures.
warsaw residential sustainable urban retrofitting community workspace housing renovation plattenbau
Bulbous Structure of Reinforced Concrete and Glass Merging With Volcanic Landscape as a Cultural Hub
Bulbous Structure of Reinforced Concrete and Glass Merging With Volcanic Landscape as a Cultural Hub
Heeyoun An, Jieun Lee, Minjae Kim
Blending bulbous forms of reinforced concrete and expansive glass into the volcanic landscape, the structure serves as a cultural hub that invites exploration of Iceland’s geological heritage.
iceland museum cultural exhibition volcano geology educational sustainable community observation
Charred Wooden Shingles and Prefabricated Concrete Modules Redefine Urban Living
Charred Wooden Shingles and Prefabricated Concrete Modules Redefine Urban Living
Hamid Shahi, Ronak Gandhi
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and prefabricated concrete modules, the design transforms urban housing by integrating community-oriented spaces that foster connection and sustainability.
london housing modular sustainability community prefabrication urban residential greenery integration
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Defining Sustainable Urban Living
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Defining Sustainable Urban Living
Luca Nicoletti, Riccardo Righetti, Riccardo Quintarelli
Charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber create a sustainable vertical living environment that harmonizes with the urban landscape while fostering community connections within its residential framework.
uk housing brutalism urban residential community sustainability renovation concrete poplar
Container-Driven Housing Solution Featuring Sustainable Concrete and Communal Green Spaces
Container-Driven Housing Solution Featuring Sustainable Concrete and Communal Green Spaces
Laura Palazzi, Emma Battistin, Angelica Pedrotti
Utilizing repurposed shipping containers and integrating landscaped communal gardens, the design transforms urban density into a sustainable housing solution that enhances community interaction.
london housing sustainability community container regeneration urban environment social nature
Bamboo Framework with Green Roofs Supporting Modular Urban Living
Bamboo Framework with Green Roofs Supporting Modular Urban Living
Eu jin See, Munifah wani Binte abdul rahim, Nur syazana Binti jumadi, Tan jun long Dylan
Crafted with a bamboo framework and enhanced by green roofs, this modular dwelling redefines urban living in densely populated areas by seamlessly integrating sustainable practices into adaptable residential units.
kowloon housing sustainability modular community urban eco-friendly flexibility renewable bamboo
Translucent Polycarbonate and Exposed Concrete Form a Dynamic Cultural Hub in Bangkok
Translucent Polycarbonate and Exposed Concrete Form a Dynamic Cultural Hub in Bangkok
Francesco Martone
With a distinctive cantilevered design crafted from translucent polycarbonate and raw concrete, the space cultivates artistic collaboration and community interaction in the heart of Bangkok.
bangkok arts media cultural center community creativity exhibition studio thailand
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