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Affordable housing solution featuring modular panels and sustainable brick construction in Toronto's urban landscape
Affordable housing solution featuring modular panels and sustainable brick construction in Toronto's urban landscape
Brandon Saunders
This project transforms underutilized parking lots in Toronto into affordable housing through the innovative use of modular panels and durable brick, creating compact, community-focused living spaces that blend seamlessly with the urban environment.
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Charred Wooden Shingles Forming a Vertical Community Hub with Sustainable Energy Solutions
Charred Wooden Shingles Forming a Vertical Community Hub with Sustainable Energy Solutions
Li-ya Su, Kun-lin Lee
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and innovative energy solutions, this vertical structure redefines urban living by seamlessly blending residential spaces with communal areas in a sustainable environment.
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Elevated Living Units With Steel Frames and Integrated Photovoltaics Above Urban Parking Spaces
Elevated Living Units With Steel Frames and Integrated Photovoltaics Above Urban Parking Spaces
Jason Pelaez
Elevated above a bustling urban parking lot, the residential units constructed with steel frames and enhanced by integrated photovoltaics redefine urban living by transforming overlooked spaces into sustainable homes.
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Solar-Powered Living Spaces Featuring Copper Roofs and Extensive Glass Facades
Solar-Powered Living Spaces Featuring Copper Roofs and Extensive Glass Facades
Stepan Andresen, Maria Lazareva
Emphasizing sustainability through solar roofs and copper accents, the design transforms underutilized parking areas into vibrant living spaces, ultimately addressing the urgent need for affordable housing in an urban landscape.
san francisco housing affordable residential urban sustainability modular community innovation solar
Cross-Laminated Timber Structures Featuring Charred Wooden Shingles for Sustainable Urban Housing
Cross-Laminated Timber Structures Featuring Charred Wooden Shingles for Sustainable Urban Housing
Jeff Gard
Utilizing cross-laminated timber and charred wooden shingles, this innovative housing solution redefines urban living by transforming parking lots into flexible, affordable residences that foster community engagement and sustainability.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Structure With Integrated Community Spaces in Urban Context
Cross-Laminated Timber Structure With Integrated Community Spaces in Urban Context
Clément Gauchet-dumortier, Kenza Jidad, Baptiste Moreau
Crafted from cross-laminated timber and designed with innovative communal spaces, this urban housing solution effectively transforms underused lots in San Francisco into a vibrant residential community.
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Vertical Gardens and Reclaimed Timber Create Sustainable Co-Living Spaces in Urban Rome
Vertical Gardens and Reclaimed Timber Create Sustainable Co-Living Spaces in Urban Rome
Olga Gumienna, Marcin Osak, Łukasz Modrzejewski, Aleksander Blicharski
Emphasizing vertical gardens and the use of reclaimed timber, this innovative residential development reimagines urban living in Rome by creating sustainable co-living spaces that cultivate community and environmental harmony.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define Sustainable Urban Residency
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define Sustainable Urban Residency
Xintong Miao, Beijia Chen, Yuan Meng
Emphasizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, this urban development seamlessly integrates sustainable living with community spaces tailored for students and young professionals.
toronto housing sustainability timber community modular urban affordability landscape students
Sculptural Landscape Featuring Bioswales and Aluminum Facades in Urban Green Space
Sculptural Landscape Featuring Bioswales and Aluminum Facades in Urban Green Space
Jinhyeok Yang, Doyeon Kim
With sculptural forms guiding the design and a landscape rich in bioswales and native plants, the development transforms an urban parking lot into a vibrant community space that promotes sustainability and social interaction.
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Transforming Parking Lots With Polycarbonate Cladding and Sustainable Living Solutions
Transforming Parking Lots With Polycarbonate Cladding and Sustainable Living Solutions
Micah Lund, Amy Wu
Nestled between two parking stalls, the design utilizes polycarbonate cladding and modular elements to transform underused urban spaces into efficient living quarters, addressing housing needs in metropolitan areas.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Transforming Urban Parking Into Affordable Housing
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Transforming Urban Parking Into Affordable Housing
Timothy Owen
With a façade clad in charred wooden shingles and structural elements crafted from cross-laminated timber, the transformation of an urban parking lot into low-income housing redefines community living while prioritizing sustainability in design.
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Rooftop Gardens and Recyclable Plastics in Flexible Urban Dwellings
Rooftop Gardens and Recyclable Plastics in Flexible Urban Dwellings
Milica Roycroft
Rooftop gardens atop modular units constructed from recyclable materials create a sustainable urban living experience that transforms underutilized spaces into thriving community dwellings.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Modular Flexibility in Prefabricated Urban Housing
Charred Wooden Shingles and Modular Flexibility in Prefabricated Urban Housing
Shiying Gao, Meichun Zhu, Lingxin Zhang
With its charred wooden shingles and innovative modular design, this urban housing solution transforms underutilized parking spaces into flexible living environments that prioritize community engagement and sustainability.
san francisco housing modular community sustainability prefabricated urban affordable living units
Charred Wooden Shingles and Sustainable Stone Create a Retreat Harmonizing with the Northern Sky
Charred Wooden Shingles and Sustainable Stone Create a Retreat Harmonizing with the Northern Sky
Zachary Green
Crafted with charred wooden shingles and sustainable stone, this retreat seamlessly blends into the Icelandic landscape, inviting guests to experience the tranquility of nature under the captivating northern lights.
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Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
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