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Cylindrical Louvres Enhancing Desert Contemplation Spaces
Cylindrical Louvres Enhancing Desert Contemplation Spaces
Ahmed Mohsen
Cylindrical forms with strategically placed louvers create a dynamic interplay of light and shade, enhancing the desert setting while providing a contemplative space for meditation and reflection.
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Corten Steel Facade Embraces Sustainable Design in Desert Residence
Corten Steel Facade Embraces Sustainable Design in Desert Residence
Simone Panziera
The weathered Corten steel facade complements the surrounding desert landscape while maximizing natural light and ventilation, creating an efficient residential space that harmonizes with its environment.
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Sandstone Shelters Enhanced by Bacillus Pasteurii in Desert Living Spaces
Sandstone Shelters Enhanced by Bacillus Pasteurii in Desert Living Spaces
Ben Lee, Ruta Benetyte, Freddy Browne, Daven Masri
Utilizing Bacillus pasteurii to transform local sand into durable sandstone shelters, the design creates eco-lodges that effortlessly blend into the desert landscape while providing guests with immersive living spaces.
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Curved Lodges Crafted From Cypress Wood With Kirigami Elements
Curved Lodges Crafted From Cypress Wood With Kirigami Elements
Khushboo Gupta
Curved forms inspired by Kirigami define the lodges, crafted from lightweight cypress wood to facilitate natural ventilation, providing eco-friendly accommodations within a protected desert landscape.
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Curved PTFE Roof Enhancing Interaction With Wetland Landscapes
Curved PTFE Roof Enhancing Interaction With Wetland Landscapes
Daxi Qu, Siyu Huang
The large curved PTFE roof creates a dynamic interaction with the natural landscape, serving as an elevated viewing terrace while enhancing accessibility in a visitor center dedicated to exploring the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve.
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Bird Walks and Green Roofs in a Visitor Center Above the Wetlands
Bird Walks and Green Roofs in a Visitor Center Above the Wetlands
Shema John
Elevated on stilts and integrated with green roofs, the visitor center offers immersive bird-watching experiences while promoting ecological education within the wetlands.
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Wooden Harmony in a Desert Landscape Emphasizing Ecology and Visitor Connection
Wooden Harmony in a Desert Landscape Emphasizing Ecology and Visitor Connection
Federico Spatzner
Inspired by the natural contours of the desert landscape, the visitor center utilizes wood to create a harmonious space that fosters ecological understanding and encourages engagement with the diverse habitats of the Al Wathba reserve.
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Curved Bamboo Structure Embracing Natural Light in a Desert Ecosystem
Curved Bamboo Structure Embracing Natural Light in a Desert Ecosystem
Sheila Owuor
The curved bamboo structure, designed to blend with the desert landscape, harnesses natural light through its rippling facade while serving as a visitor centre focused on education and interaction with the local ecosystem.
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U-Shaped Lodges With Skylights Integrating Into Desert Dunes
U-Shaped Lodges With Skylights Integrating Into Desert Dunes
Joineer Architects
U-shaped lodges with skylights harmoniously integrate into the desert landscape, enabling users to connect with the natural environment while providing functional observation spaces.
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Sand Panels and Date Palm Elements Shaping Desert Lodging
Sand Panels and Date Palm Elements Shaping Desert Lodging
Ayman Emaira, Alia Amer, Basel Aboubakr, Rana Khaled
Utilizing sand panels and date palm materials, the design integrates seamlessly with the desert landscape, offering a sustainable lodging solution that reflects its natural surroundings.
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Fluid Canopy of Structural Glass and Carbon Fiber in a Wetland Reserve
Fluid Canopy of Structural Glass and Carbon Fiber in a Wetland Reserve
Ziyu Guo
A fluid canopy of structural glass and carbon fiber elegantly blends with the surrounding wetland landscape, providing an engaging space for visitors to connect with nature and learn about local ecology.
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3D Printed Carbon-Fiber Dome With Energy Efficient Design in Desert Habitat
3D Printed Carbon-Fiber Dome With Energy Efficient Design in Desert Habitat
Kelly Bergin, Michael Lord
Constructed with a 3D printed carbon-fiber dome and insulated with closed-cell polyurethane foam, this micro home provides an efficient living space designed for the unique challenges of the desert environment.
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Natural Ventilation and Cross Laminated Timber Enhance Desert Retreat
Natural Ventilation and Cross Laminated Timber Enhance Desert Retreat
Fateme Balkis, Tasneem Elmandouh, Lilian Mahmoud
With its circular perforated panels inspired by sand dunes and the use of cross laminated timber for natural ventilation, the Ecolodge offers a sustainable retreat that embraces the harsh desert environment while prioritizing guest comfort.
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Geo Binder Structures with Camel Wool Layers in a Desert Setting
Geo Binder Structures with Camel Wool Layers in a Desert Setting
Jiries Alali, Jomana Baddad
Constructed with geo binder and layered with camel wool, the design integrates seamlessly into the desert landscape, providing sustainable lodges that enhance visitor experience within a natural setting.
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Pond-Centered Pavilion Embracing Wetland Views with Two Curved Walls
Pond-Centered Pavilion Embracing Wetland Views with Two Curved Walls
Pablo Arregui, Konstantinos Pagkalos
Enclosed by two curved walls and centered around a cooling pond, the structure opens to the south, providing expansive views of the Al Wathba Wetland while serving as an engaging visitor pavilion.
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Canopy-Integrated Community With Desert Sand Concrete and Water Capture Systems
Canopy-Integrated Community With Desert Sand Concrete and Water Capture Systems
Jakub Kulisa, Piotr Pańczyk, Magda Palczowska
Utilizing a canopy structure that integrates photovoltaic cells and devices for atmospheric water capture, the design creates a sustainable community space centered around modular living units and a central gathering area in a desert environment.
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Curvilinear Shelters Crafted From Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass in a Desert Oasis
Curvilinear Shelters Crafted From Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass in a Desert Oasis
Vage Serobyan
Crafted with charred wooden shingles and expansive glass elements, the design harmonizes curvilinear forms with the desert landscape to create a functional community space that emphasizes sustainability and natural ventilation.
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Rammed Earth Walls and PTFE Roof Create a Center for Ecological Engagement
Rammed Earth Walls and PTFE Roof Create a Center for Ecological Engagement
David (dragi) Stefanovic
With a PTFE roof and rammed earth walls, the centre utilizes sustainable materials to create an engaging space for visitors to connect with the local wetland ecosystem.
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Rammed Earth and Pink Canyon Visitor Center Emphasizing Accessibility and Nature
Rammed Earth and Pink Canyon Visitor Center Emphasizing Accessibility and Nature
Po Xu, Aron Huberts
The pink canyon, crafted from rammed earth, creates an immersive pathway that connects visitors to the wetlands while emphasizing accessibility and engagement with the natural environment.
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Fluid Forms of ETFE and Concrete Nestled Within the Desert Landscape
Fluid Forms of ETFE and Concrete Nestled Within the Desert Landscape
Jean Awkar
Nestled within the shifting sand dunes, the design employs ETFE and reinforced concrete to create a network of adaptive lodges that harmonize with the desert environment while offering sustainable hospitality.
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