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Community center featuring cross-laminated timber and charred wooden shingles for sustainable design
Community center featuring cross-laminated timber and charred wooden shingles for sustainable design
Niv Ben-adi
This community center seamlessly integrates cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles, creating a versatile space that fosters community engagement while prioritizing sustainability and environmental sensitivity.
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Cross-Laminated Timber and Native Landscaping Enrich A Multifunctional Visitor Center Experience
Cross-Laminated Timber and Native Landscaping Enrich A Multifunctional Visitor Center Experience
Weronika Kogut, Karolina Toporkiewicz
Embracing cross-laminated timber construction and enriched by native landscaping, the visitor center redefines outdoor engagement with its sustainable design while offering a welcoming space for the community.
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Bird Observation Tower Emphasizing Sustainable Siberian Larch and Geometric Timber Design
Bird Observation Tower Emphasizing Sustainable Siberian Larch and Geometric Timber Design
Vesselin Alexiev
Nestled beside the Pape River, this bird observation tower features a distinctive pentagonal shape crafted from sustainable Siberian larch, offering visitors panoramic views through geometrically arranged open spaces and a spiral staircase that enhances the connection between architecture and nature.
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Virtual Space Enhanced By Green Roofs And Steel Framework In A Dynamic Urban Setting
Virtual Space Enhanced By Green Roofs And Steel Framework In A Dynamic Urban Setting
Xiaowei Bai
Blending green roofs and advanced digital environments, the design creates a versatile urban habitat that fosters community engagement while integrating nature into its steel and glass structure.
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Cantilevered Volume of Solid Timber and Glass Integrating Community Spaces in Urban Germany
Cantilevered Volume of Solid Timber and Glass Integrating Community Spaces in Urban Germany
Olav Van der doorn
Cantilevered modular units of solid timber and expansive glazing create a dynamic urban habitat that fosters community engagement and sustainable living in the heart of Germany.
urban community modular timber sustainability residential multi-use housing recreation germany
Charred Wooden Shingles and Aquaculture Integration in Sustainable Living Spaces
Charred Wooden Shingles and Aquaculture Integration in Sustainable Living Spaces
Yi-ting Tsai
Blending charred wooden shingles with an integrated aquaponics system, this architectural design offers a sustainable living solution that harmonizes food production with community interaction in a water-scarce environment.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Ventilation in a Community-Centric Space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Ventilation in a Community-Centric Space
Ronet Escalante
Crafted with charred wooden shingles and enhanced by natural ventilation strategies, this community-centric space redefines its environment while serving as a versatile hub for interaction and engagement.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels in a Community-Centric Hub
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels in a Community-Centric Hub
Paula Zabalo reyes, Lucía Machado
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design creates an inviting community hub that seamlessly blends sustainability with social interaction.
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Turf-Covered Community Center Featuring Local Timber and Eco-Friendly Design Elements
Turf-Covered Community Center Featuring Local Timber and Eco-Friendly Design Elements
Amelie Stephan
Nestled within the Mývatn landscape, a community center harmonizes traditional turf roofing with sustainable timber construction, creating a welcoming space for local gatherings and activities.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Shape a Multi-Functional Community Hub
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Shape a Multi-Functional Community Hub
Shenglan Xu, Abril Jiang
Utilizing charred wooden shingles alongside cross-laminated timber panels, the design creates a versatile hub that fosters community engagement and interaction in an inviting, sustainable environment.
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Cultural Center Showcasing Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Wood Shingles in an Engaging Natural Landscape
Cultural Center Showcasing Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Wood Shingles in an Engaging Natural Landscape
Maria Goncharova
This cultural center seamlessly blends cross-laminated timber and charred wooden shingles with a series of interconnected circular pathways, creating an inviting space that encourages community engagement while harmonizing with the surrounding natural landscape.
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Observation Platform Crafted with Thatch Roof and Grey Weathered Timber for Enhanced Wildlife Interaction
Observation Platform Crafted with Thatch Roof and Grey Weathered Timber for Enhanced Wildlife Interaction
Clark Thenhaus
This carefully designed observation platform elevates visitors into the heart of Pape Nature Park, featuring a thatch roof and Cape Cod grey wood that blend seamlessly with the environment while providing dynamic spaces for wildlife observation.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Native Plants Revitalize Urban Waterways into Engaging Public Spaces
Charred Wooden Shingles and Native Plants Revitalize Urban Waterways into Engaging Public Spaces
John Edmonds, Martyna Idasiak, Ralph Frühwirth, Annika Enzinger
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and a rich palette of native plants, the revitalization of Milan's historic waterways transforms urban landscapes into vibrant public spaces that encourage community interaction and ecological balance.
milan canals public space urban renewal sustainability mobility greenery community infrastructure recreation
Carbon-Sequestering Facade Featuring Algal Materials and Cross-Laminated Timber in an Urban Eco-Hub
Carbon-Sequestering Facade Featuring Algal Materials and Cross-Laminated Timber in an Urban Eco-Hub
Maryam Hafid
With a carbon-sequestering facade crafted from innovative algal materials, this urban eco-hub integrates cross-laminated timber and sustainable farming practices to redefine community living in a densely populated environment.
delhi sustainability residential eco-hub urban self-sufficiency community vertical farming renewable
Charred Wooden Shingles and Reclaimed Concrete Define A Sustainable Urban Habitat
Charred Wooden Shingles and Reclaimed Concrete Define A Sustainable Urban Habitat
Helga Lilley
The use of charred wooden shingles alongside repurposed concrete establishes a harmonious blend of resilience and sustainability in a thoughtfully designed urban dwelling that fosters community interaction.
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Curved Roof Design Featuring Metal Cladding and Natural Wood Interiors for Versatile Community Spaces
Curved Roof Design Featuring Metal Cladding and Natural Wood Interiors for Versatile Community Spaces
Wenxin Li
With its unique curved roofs and a blend of metal cladding and warm wood interiors, the design creates flexible community spaces that adapt seamlessly to varying needs and functions.
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Living Roofs and Natural Stone Create Harmony in Urban Waterway Revitalization
Living Roofs and Natural Stone Create Harmony in Urban Waterway Revitalization
Dinah Dupiton, Adèle Zgainski
Incorporating living roofs and natural stone within a landscape revitalized by waterways, the design establishes a unique urban habitat that fosters community engagement and sustainable recreational spaces.
milan public space urban renewal ecological community waterways recreation green spaces sustainability landscaping
Dynamic Spaces of Glass and Concrete Integrating Nature Along Historic Waterways
Dynamic Spaces of Glass and Concrete Integrating Nature Along Historic Waterways
Yurin Kim, Ju hyo Hong
Utilizing dynamic glass and robust concrete, the design harmoniously integrates natural landscapes and historical waterways to create vibrant spaces for community engagement and cultural exchange.
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Circular Windows and Green Roofs Enhance Sustainable Living in Urban Housing
Circular Windows and Green Roofs Enhance Sustainable Living in Urban Housing
Phil Stien
Incorporating circular windows and extensive green roofs, this urban housing solution redefines sustainable living while providing essential homes for those in need.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Shape Sustainable Co-Living Through Adaptive Design
Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Shape Sustainable Co-Living Through Adaptive Design
Gerald Low
Crafted with cross-laminated timber panels and designed for community integration, this adaptive living environment redefines suburban co-housing by prioritizing sustainable practices and flexible spaces for diverse residents.
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