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Retractable Sleeping Pods Crafted from Local Stone and Wood for Seasonal Shelter in High Altitudes
Retractable Sleeping Pods Crafted from Local Stone and Wood for Seasonal Shelter in High Altitudes
Shubhi Aggarwal, Tejeshwi Bansal, Nilesh Bansal, Garima Jain
Retractable sleeping pods made from locally sourced stone and wood provide a flexible accommodation solution for trekkers navigating the harsh conditions of the Himalayas.
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Framing Views With Brick and Retractable Screens in a Scenic Wine Tasting Room
Framing Views With Brick and Retractable Screens in a Scenic Wine Tasting Room
Dan Nutini
With a design that incorporates retractable timber screens and a robust brick façade, the wine tasting room enhances the sensory experience by framing picturesque views of the surrounding landscape.
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Retractable Glass Walls and Sunken Design for Immersive Vineyard Experiences
Retractable Glass Walls and Sunken Design for Immersive Vineyard Experiences
Jubin Samuel, Jessica Lam, Rola El-sayes, Vanessa Paningbatan-Cerezo
The design incorporates retractable glass walls and a sunken structure to enhance the connection between visitors and the surrounding vineyards while creating a dedicated space for wine tasting.
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Sloped Wall Cabin with Local Maple and Flexible Living Space
Sloped Wall Cabin with Local Maple and Flexible Living Space
Nazanin Motevalli
With a lozenge shape and a sloped wall providing innovative storage solutions, this micro home in Winnipeg seamlessly integrates local maple plywood and a flexible two-story layout for a modern living and working environment.
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Hydropowered Shelter Featuring Vernacular Greenhouse Design
Hydropowered Shelter Featuring Vernacular Greenhouse Design
Claudio Arce, Mario Quiroz, Esperanza Gebrie, Ignacio Inostroza
Combining hydropower generation with a dedicated vernacular greenhouse, this shelter on northern Chile's riverbanks serves as a model for sustainable living and agriculture.
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App-Accessible Retreat Featuring Flexible Lounge Seating
App-Accessible Retreat Featuring Flexible Lounge Seating
Walter Craven
With app-managed access and a retractable lounge seat, the Cabin offers a compact and flexible space designed for private meditation and personal reflection in urban environments.
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Foldable Waste Solutions Using Recycled Plastic for High-Altitude Climbers
Foldable Waste Solutions Using Recycled Plastic for High-Altitude Climbers
Ho kong Yung
With a foldable design made from recycled plastic, the portable sanitation units provide climbers on Mount Everest a practical and eco-friendly solution for effective waste management in the harsh high-altitude environment.
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Healing Space with Water Vessel and Black Metal Facade
Healing Space with Water Vessel and Black Metal Facade
Yee foo Lai, Chengcheng Huang, Jessica Chang, Douglas Lee
A central water vessel captures rainwater and establishes a tranquil environment, while black metal cladding and timber panels enhance the building's sustainability as a dedicated healing space in a tropical setting.
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Puzzle Shaped Glass Wall Enhances Compact Living with Integrated Tree
Puzzle Shaped Glass Wall Enhances Compact Living with Integrated Tree
Media Abdileildaghi, Guenyoung Jung
A puzzle-shaped glass wall seamlessly moves to create flexible spaces around a central tree, enabling a compact living environment designed for two occupants.
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Recycled Plastic Bricks and Mass Timber Create Sustainable Floating Micro-Homes
Recycled Plastic Bricks and Mass Timber Create Sustainable Floating Micro-Homes
Junxian Poon
Constructed from recycled plastic bricks and mass timber, the design offers floating micro-homes that integrate vertical farming with sustainable living in the heart of Venice Beach.
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Filigree Roof and Glass Terraces Enhancing Wildlife Observation in Wetland Reserve
Filigree Roof and Glass Terraces Enhancing Wildlife Observation in Wetland Reserve
Johnathen Day, Isaac Riu
A filigree roof integrated with solar cells and expansive glass terraces creates a striking platform for observing wildlife in the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve while promoting education about conservation.
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Bioswales and Diamond Piers in Compact Microhome Communities
Bioswales and Diamond Piers in Compact Microhome Communities
Alejandro Marin, Jared Nurnberger
Integrating bioswales and diamond piers, the development transforms urban parking lots into sustainable microhome communities that promote efficient living and environmental resilience.
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Retractable Windows and Wooden Walls Framing Panoramic Vineyard Views
Retractable Windows and Wooden Walls Framing Panoramic Vineyard Views
Mihai ionut Blahuianu, Mirco Trevisan
Positioned to emphasize panoramic vineyard views, retractable windows and a wooden wall create a seamless connection with nature in a space dedicated to wine tasting and communal gathering.
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Rammed Earth Pavilion Embracing Volcanic Landscapes Through Timeless Design
Rammed Earth Pavilion Embracing Volcanic Landscapes Through Timeless Design
Stefan Shaw
A pavilion composed of rammed earth seamlessly integrates into the volcanic landscape of Iceland, offering a flexible space for cultural engagement enhanced by views of significant natural landmarks.
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Timber Arches and Natural Ventilation Shape a Communal Retreat
Timber Arches and Natural Ventilation Shape a Communal Retreat
Ana Ene
Timber arches create a striking framework for a communal space that integrates natural ventilation and private retreats, emphasizing sustainability and connectivity within the landscape.
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Algae-Powered Energy and Hydroponic Living in a Compact Micro Home
Algae-Powered Energy and Hydroponic Living in a Compact Micro Home
Nuha Imran, Hishma Waheed, Saudah Razni, Aishath Reesha
Equipped with algae-powered energy systems and a smart indoor gardening setup, this micro home integrates sustainable living with innovative technology to support efficient and self-reliant urban lifestyles.
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Elevated Tatami Living in a Compact Off-Grid Unit
Elevated Tatami Living in a Compact Off-Grid Unit
Bart Bliek
Elevated tatami flooring gives way to multifunctional retractable furniture in a compact off-grid unit designed for two, seamlessly merging traditional aesthetics with modern living needs.
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Modular Living with Cross-Laminated Timber and Mineral Wool Insulation
Modular Living with Cross-Laminated Timber and Mineral Wool Insulation
Andrei Craciun
Constructed with cross-laminated timber and mineral wool insulation, this modular housing solution challenges traditional living by maximizing utility within a compact footprint while providing flexible space for modern urban living.
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Retractable Roof and Nature-Connected Space for Compassionate Care
Retractable Roof and Nature-Connected Space for Compassionate Care
Hosam Habib, Susanne Siepl-coates, Dipen Patel, Andrea Regnier
A retractable roof and integrated outdoor spaces enhance the connection to nature in a mobile hospice designed to provide compassionate care for individuals facing terminal illnesses.
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Mass Timber Retreat with Hydroponic Integration in Portugal
Mass Timber Retreat with Hydroponic Integration in Portugal
Sophia Smith
Equipped with a mass timber structure and a hydroponic greywater treatment system, the design showcases a coastal living solution that maximizes sustainability while providing adaptable, compact spaces for everyday use.
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