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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Form a Sustainable Greenhouse Community Hub
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Form a Sustainable Greenhouse Community Hub
Vasilis Marcou ilchuk, Nichola Czyz
Blending charred wooden shingles with cross-laminated timber, this greenhouse fosters sustainable agriculture and community connection through innovative design and efficient resource management.
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Algae-Filled Chambers Enhance Urban Air Quality in a Sustainable High-Rise Design
Algae-Filled Chambers Enhance Urban Air Quality in a Sustainable High-Rise Design
Wolfgang sebastian Kiehne, Cayetano garcia Cachay, Christian Bechara
Algae-filled chambers integrated into a tapered glass structure not only enhance air quality but also redefine high-rise living by blending sustainability and functionality in an urban setting.
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Algae-Based Facade With Photobioreactor Systems in Eco-Friendly Micro-Housing Design
Algae-Based Facade With Photobioreactor Systems in Eco-Friendly Micro-Housing Design
Ibrahim can Kırseven, Enes Furkan Koca, Şeyma Koçanalı, Feyza Müjgan Akdoğan
Integrating a photobioreactor system within an algae-based facade, this micro-housing solution redefines sustainable living by harnessing renewable resources for energy and creating a self-sufficient environment.
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Photosynthetic Façade and Biofiltration Techniques in an Urban Air Quality Tower
Photosynthetic Façade and Biofiltration Techniques in an Urban Air Quality Tower
Jannatun nayeem Nowshin, Naorin tabassum Chowdhury, Farzana Haque, Sruti Srabonti
Utilizing a biophilic design approach with a photosynthetic façade and integrated biofiltration systems, the structure aims to significantly improve urban air quality while providing a vital community space for public interaction.
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