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Cross-Laminated Timber Homes on Small Urban Lots
Cross-Laminated Timber Homes on Small Urban Lots
Lingqing Xu
Utilizing cross-laminated timber, the design maximizes small urban lots in Philadelphia to create flexible, sustainable housing tailored for millennials in need of affordable living options.
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Vertical Farming and Public Space Along the Schuylkill River
Vertical Farming and Public Space Along the Schuylkill River
Phil Burkett, Sam Turner, Vaughn Forman, Heather Witmer
Vertical farming systems and a beer garden along the Schuylkill River redefine community engagement in a mixed-use setting that enhances urban connectivity.
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Undulating Glass Facade and Steel Framework Enhancing Exhibition Spaces in a Contemporary Museum Expansion
Undulating Glass Facade and Steel Framework Enhancing Exhibition Spaces in a Contemporary Museum Expansion
Yulun Liu, Dongqi Chen
With an undulating glass facade and a robust steel framework, the expansion enhances the existing museum's exhibition spaces, creating an immersive environment that connects visitors with the artifacts of history.
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Timber Screening and Biophilic Design in a Hospice Center Emphasizing Natural Light and Reflection
Timber Screening and Biophilic Design in a Hospice Center Emphasizing Natural Light and Reflection
Charlotte Avery Knox
With a focus on timber screening and biophilic design, this hospice center integrates natural light and tranquil reflection spaces to support emotional healing within a thoughtfully structured environment.
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Twisted Form With Pixelated Facade Supporting Urban Agriculture
Twisted Form With Pixelated Facade Supporting Urban Agriculture
Ian Lai
The twisting form of the building, combined with its pixelated facade designed for rainwater catchment and integrated hydroponic gardens, provides a sustainable solution for low-income living and working in Philadelphia.
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Crafting Community Through Local Brick and Flexible Terrain Strategies
Crafting Community Through Local Brick and Flexible Terrain Strategies
Christian Brian Cueva
Utilizing local brick and adaptive topography, the design fosters community interaction while functioning as a dynamic library space.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Structures Enhanced With Charred Wood Shingles in Urban Housing Development
Cross-Laminated Timber Structures Enhanced With Charred Wood Shingles in Urban Housing Development
Craig Steven Griffen, Craig S Griffen
Utilizing cross-laminated timber and charred wood shingles, the design creates an environmentally sensitive residential complex that fosters community interaction and sustainable living in the heart of Philadelphia.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber in A Compact Urban Housing Solution
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber in A Compact Urban Housing Solution
Craig Griffen
Employing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design seamlessly integrates sustainable materials into a compact urban housing solution aimed at addressing affordability and community engagement.
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Flexible Creative Spaces for Fashion
Flexible Creative Spaces for Fashion
Isgandar Hajiyev, Aziza Hashimova
The project proposes a multifunctional hub designed to reflect the dynamic intersection of fashion and architecture. It prioritizes spatial versatility, offering a layout that supports both focused work and collaborative creativity.
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Sustainable Senior Housing with Shared Agriculture
Sustainable Senior Housing with Shared Agriculture
Ahmed Elmaghraby
Developed as a progressive alternative to conventional aged care facilities, the project redefines residential environments for seniors by promoting active lifestyles, social connectivity, and a strong sense of purpose.
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Modular Residential Development with Perforated Screens and Passive Cooling in Dubai

Modular Residential Development with Perforated Screens and Passive Cooling in Dubai
Nicholas Harald Hartman
Located in Dubai, ONE explores modular residential design as a strategy for flexible, community-oriented urban living. The project integrates public and private spaces with sustainable systems and material choices, responding to both environmental conditions and social needs.
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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

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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SUSTAINABLE RESIDENCE WITH INTEGRATED NATURAL LIGHT
SUSTAINABLE RESIDENCE WITH INTEGRATED NATURAL LIGHT
Fatima Jalali, Barbod Alimohamadi, Razieh Zirrahi, Ali Jafari
The article presents a contemporary architectural design situated in a distinct environmental and cultural context. Emphasizing spatial efficiency, material consciousness, and environmental integration, the project explores how architecture can respond to both functional requirements and local conditions.
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Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates
Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates
Shih-Hui Teng, Min Li, Shen Tzu Chen, Nien Chen Lu
Utilizing hollow brick construction and modular design, this sustainable residential initiative captures wind and solar energy to create adaptable living spaces for families in Dubai's arid climate.
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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation
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100,000 € Prize - MICROHOME open until SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure
Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure
Mason Miles
An elevated timber structure in the marshlands of South Dakota functions as a community center, incorporating natural illumination and a glazed corridor to facilitate education and public interaction.
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A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading
A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading
Kristina Klimova
A sustainable community center integrates conventional clay brick construction with modular solar shading elements, promoting social engagement and contemporary environmental practices.
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A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber
A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber
Brandon Bergem
Translucent polycarbonate and timber are employed to construct communal areas that encourage interaction and contemplation within the prairie environment.
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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
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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Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a €100,000 prize
100,000€ Prize / 2025 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 €
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Advance registration deadline 11 September 2025
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MICROHOME

MICROHOME
Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction
100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
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Final registration deadline 25 September 2025
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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.
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 10 September 2025
Concrete Pavilion
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Concrete Pavilion
Design a concrete pavilion
Edition #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 17 September 2025
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
AIA (American Institute of Architects) invites you to design affordable housing in Denver
Affordable Housing Series 19th Edition ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 18 September 2025
The Architect's Chair
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The Architect's Chair

Take a seat and make a statement!
Take a seat and make a statement! Edition #4 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 18 September 2025
Museum of Emotions
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Museum of Emotions
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Edition #7 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 18 September 2025
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Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces
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Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces
Choose a site—used, abandoned, or forgotten—anywhere in the world, and give it a new purpose
Edition #2 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Early bird registration deadline 2 October 2025
Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
Design a safe and supportive space to those struggling with a terminal illness
Edition #5 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 10,000 €
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 9 October 2025
Kinderspace
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Kinderspace
Design a kindergarten of tomorrow
Architecture for Children’s Development #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 16 October 2025
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