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Modular Shelter with Community Focus Near Ukrainian Border
Modular Shelter with Community Focus Near Ukrainian Border
Yang Youngryeol, Nara Han, somang kang, younghee kim
A vertical structure composed of modular units provides a safe haven for refugees near the Ukrainian border, emphasizing community and adaptability amid ongoing conflict.
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Multifunctional Towers Supporting Community Integration in Türkiye
Multifunctional Towers Supporting Community Integration in Türkiye
Paula Zabalo reyes, Lucía Machado
Four distinct towers rise in Türkiye, each dedicated to enhancing the lives of refugees through targeted services in health, education, and cultural integration.
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Timber-Centric Community Living Spaces Enriching Urban Courtyards
Timber-Centric Community Living Spaces Enriching Urban Courtyards
Christina Hristova, Macourley James, Dan Gibbons
Locally sourced timber provides structural warmth to a series of community-centered living spaces that activate urban courtyards and promote integration among residents.
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Underground Circular Spaces for Community Resilience
Underground Circular Spaces for Community Resilience
Napon Manopirom, Kerkpon Nilrapat, Tatiya Jearawattanasawadi
With an underground circulation system and circular forms that enhance connectivity, the design serves as a community hub addressing humanitarian needs in a refugee context.
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Translucent ETFE Shelters with Water Recycling for Refugee Communities
Translucent ETFE Shelters with Water Recycling for Refugee Communities
Rasha Bowirrat, Hanan Tanasra
Utilizing ETFE for temperature control and integrating a water recycling system, these modular micro-homes provide sustainable living solutions for refugee communities.
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Earth Brick Microhomes with Mezzanines for Sustainable Living
Earth Brick Microhomes with Mezzanines for Sustainable Living
Arwa Ali, Nada Elbaytam
Constructed with earth bricks and adobe, the design integrates mezzanines and solar panels to create sustainable microhomes that provide dignified housing for displaced families.
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Bold Colors and Waterproof Fabric in Portable Shelter Design
Bold Colors and Waterproof Fabric in Portable Shelter Design
Dion Wilson, Elsa Carrington
With its collapsible structure and vibrant exterior, this portable shelter uses waterproof fabric and recycled materials to provide safe and dignified housing for displaced individuals in urban environments.
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Sustainable Microhome Using Kingspan Panels and Photovoltaics for Emergency Housing
Sustainable Microhome Using Kingspan Panels and Photovoltaics for Emergency Housing
Lucas Stéphane Patrick Dias, Thomas Albert Stanislas Barouh
Constructed with Kingspan QuadCore panels and integrated photovoltaic systems, this microhome offers a swift, adaptable solution for emergency housing while ensuring energy efficiency and effective insulation.
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Modular Habitat Using Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Biogas Solutions for Emergency Sheltering
Modular Habitat Using Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Biogas Solutions for Emergency Sheltering
Jiahua Zou
Utilizing cross-laminated timber panels and integrated biogas systems, this modular habitat provides a sustainable and adaptable solution for emergency sheltering in conflict-affected regions.
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Suspended Living Spaces With Aluminum Composite Panels and Integrated Solar Solutions For Urban Resilience
Suspended Living Spaces With Aluminum Composite Panels and Integrated Solar Solutions For Urban Resilience
Joshua Dillin, Luke Lawrence Dole, Christopher Sweeney
Suspended living modules constructed with aluminum composite panels and solar integration transform underutilized urban bridges into resilient housing solutions for climate refugees.
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Bamboo Shelter with Integrated Water Storage for Refugee Living
Bamboo Shelter with Integrated Water Storage for Refugee Living
Chorjitkanta Sharma, Sidhartha Manoharmayum, Vyap Patel, Vandaan Vaghasia
Constructed from bamboo and designed with integrated water storage systems, this compact shelter offers a flexible and communal living solution for a young refugee couple in Bangladesh.
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Communal Living Spaces Integrated with Expansive Courtyards in Urban Intersection
Communal Living Spaces Integrated with Expansive Courtyards in Urban Intersection
Tobias Guggenheimer, Jojo Gallaza, Karen hesia Pasoquin
With communal courtyards thoughtfully integrated into a layout designed for diverse occupants, the development provides inclusive housing solutions in a dynamic urban intersection of Berlin.
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Timber Cubes Reviving Urban Spaces for Diverse Communities
Timber Cubes Reviving Urban Spaces for Diverse Communities
Ioanna Peponi
Located within the AEG turbine factory, cross-laminated timber cubes create adaptable living spaces designed for artists, multi-generational families, and unaccompanied refugees, promoting community cohabitation while repurposing an industrial site.
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Translucent Roofs and Natural Materials Shape Modular Living Solutions
Translucent Roofs and Natural Materials Shape Modular Living Solutions
Zuzanna Denysiuk
With a focus on modularity and the integration of translucent roofs, this design provides adaptable living spaces for displaced individuals, ensuring both functionality and environmental responsiveness.
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CNC Knitted Textiles and Modular Aluminum Housing for Refugee Communities
CNC Knitted Textiles and Modular Aluminum Housing for Refugee Communities
Feras Nour, Abdulmalik Ghazzawi
Constructed from modular aluminum and covered in CNC knitted textiles, the housing units provide flexible and sustainable living spaces for refugee families adapting to long-term displacement.
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Bamboo Arches Creating Community Space for Entrepreneurs
Bamboo Arches Creating Community Space for Entrepreneurs
Céline Nedelcoux
Constructed with bamboo arches, this communal space provides essential resources for entrepreneurship and education within refugee camps.
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Charred Wood Shingles and Natural Materials Shape a Community-Focused Urban Hub
Charred Wood Shingles and Natural Materials Shape a Community-Focused Urban Hub
Katie Burrell, Abigail Vanderlek, Elise Wang
Utilizing charred wood shingles and natural materials, the design creates an inclusive urban hub that fosters community interaction and addresses the needs of diverse populations through adaptable living and shared spaces.
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Sustainable Living Spaces Crafted From Salvaged Wood and Mass-Timber Technology
Sustainable Living Spaces Crafted From Salvaged Wood and Mass-Timber Technology
Will Oren, Ishan Rakshit
Crafted using salvaged wood and advanced mass-timber technology, the project offers adaptable living spaces designed to support community resilience and self-sufficiency for displaced populations.
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Bamboo Structures and Vertical Gardens Enhance Sustainable Micro Homes for Refugee Communities
Bamboo Structures and Vertical Gardens Enhance Sustainable Micro Homes for Refugee Communities
Szu-yi Wang, Hye-mi Lee, Bartolomeo Peter Beccaria, Zain Kiyani
Constructed with bamboo and reinforced by vertical gardens, these micro homes create a resilient living environment that integrates sustainable practices while addressing the urgent housing needs of displaced communities.
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Micro-Ecosystem Built With Recycled Materials and Modular Design for Sustainable Living
Micro-Ecosystem Built With Recycled Materials and Modular Design for Sustainable Living
Jiahn Jang, Yeonseo Park
Utilizing modular design principles and recycled materials, the habitat fosters a micro-ecosystem while providing sustainable living solutions for refugee communities in Somalia.
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