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Curvilinear Greenhouse Featuring Glulam Beams and Thermal Glazing Overlooking Icelandic Landscapes
Curvilinear Greenhouse Featuring Glulam Beams and Thermal Glazing Overlooking Icelandic Landscapes
David Dobarco, susana Sousa Egido
Emphasizing a curvilinear form crafted from glulam beams and enhanced by thermal glazing, this greenhouse restaurant seamlessly integrates into the Icelandic landscape, providing a unique dining experience amidst the region's natural beauty.
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Curvilinear Forms and Natural Wood Finishes Creating a Community Sanctuary in an Arid Landscape
Curvilinear Forms and Natural Wood Finishes Creating a Community Sanctuary in an Arid Landscape
Ahmed Mohsen
Embracing curvilinear forms and natural wood finishes, the design creates a harmonious sanctuary that invites community engagement and reflection within the arid landscape of Abu Dhabi.
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Circular Lodges Enveloped in Glass and Wood Beneath the Desert Sky
Circular Lodges Enveloped in Glass and Wood Beneath the Desert Sky
José maría Hernández martínez, Julian Barone ramírez
Constructed with sustainable materials and a circular footprint, the eco-lodges offer a harmonious blend of traditional nomadic influences and modern comforts, providing guests with a unique retreat amidst the vast desert landscape.
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Bioclimatic Lodges Embracing Textiles and Local Wood in the Desert Landscape
Bioclimatic Lodges Embracing Textiles and Local Wood in the Desert Landscape
Enzo Reartes
Emphasizing the traditional ghutra through its innovative textile façade and sustainable materials, these bioclimatic lodges provide a comfortable retreat within the serene desert landscape of Abu Dhabi.
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Sustainable Shelters Crafted from Local Sand and Geo Binder in the Desert Landscape
Sustainable Shelters Crafted from Local Sand and Geo Binder in the Desert Landscape
Jiries Alali, Jomana Baddad
Crafted from locally sourced sand and bound with a geo binder, this innovative retreat utilizes the natural contours of the desert landscape to create a harmonious blend of communal and private spaces, fostering an immersive experience in sustainable living.
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Sustainable Lodging Crafted from Palm-Frond Canopies and Dacron Fabric in the Desert Landscape
Sustainable Lodging Crafted from Palm-Frond Canopies and Dacron Fabric in the Desert Landscape
Tera Ponce, Weng ian Ng, Valeska karissa Tirtaguna
Employing palm-frond canopies and Dacron fabric to harmonize with the desert environment, the design offers flexible lodging that honors traditional nomadic practices while providing a unique experience in the heart of the Empty Quarter.
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Solar-Powered Lodges Featuring Prefabricated Structures Nestled in Desert Ecosystem
Solar-Powered Lodges Featuring Prefabricated Structures Nestled in Desert Ecosystem
Huda Masalmeh, Mariam Hesham, Baseema Nizar
With solar domes constructed from prefabricated steel and enhanced by triple-glazed glass, this sustainable retreat offers guests an immersive experience in the heart of the desert ecosystem.
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Charred Wood Shingles and Sustainable Design in a Visitor Center for Wetland Conservation
Charred Wood Shingles and Sustainable Design in a Visitor Center for Wetland Conservation
Shema John
Charred wooden shingles and a green roof composed of native vegetation unite harmoniously in a visitor center designed to enhance environmental education and support wetland conservation efforts.
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Curvilinear Glass Façade Merging With Sustainable Timber Construction in a Desert Conservation Hub
Curvilinear Glass Façade Merging With Sustainable Timber Construction in a Desert Conservation Hub
Federico Spatzner
Merging curvilinear forms with a glass façade and sustainable timber elements, the Visitor Center serves as an educational hub that invites visitors to connect with the unique biodiversity of the Al Wathba Natural Reserve.
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Textile Membrane Structures Harmonizing With Desert Dunes For Sustainable Lodging
Textile Membrane Structures Harmonizing With Desert Dunes For Sustainable Lodging
Joineer Architects
Draped in a lightweight textile membrane that mirrors the soft contours of the surrounding dunes, this innovative lodging experience offers a unique blend of comfort and environmental sensitivity, inviting guests to connect with the vast desert landscape.
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Woven Facades and Hemp Insulation Create Sustainable Lodges in the Desert Landscape
Woven Facades and Hemp Insulation Create Sustainable Lodges in the Desert Landscape
Isabelle Grahlke, Jil Schneider, Seher Ulusoy
Crafted from locally sourced palm wood and integrated with woven facades, these lodges harmoniously blend into the desert landscape while offering sustainable accommodations for visitors to experience the region's natural beauty.
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Curved Glass Canopy and Carbon Fiber Structure Enhancing Community Engagement in a Desert Habitat
Curved Glass Canopy and Carbon Fiber Structure Enhancing Community Engagement in a Desert Habitat
Ziyu Guo
The flowing lines of a curved glass canopy combined with a lightweight carbon fiber structure redefine the visitor experience in Abu Dhabi's wetlands, seamlessly blending educational spaces with the natural landscape.
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Palm Reed Roofs and Natural Stone Floors in a Sustainable Desert Community
Palm Reed Roofs and Natural Stone Floors in a Sustainable Desert Community
Nermeen Nasser, Farida El Soueni
Blending palm reed roofs with natural stone floors, the design integrates traditional Bedouin elements into a sustainable desert community, providing comfort and cultural connection in a modern residential setting.
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Eco-lodging Retreat Featuring Cross-Laminated Timber and ETFE for Sustainable Desert Living
Eco-lodging Retreat Featuring Cross-Laminated Timber and ETFE for Sustainable Desert Living
Khushboo Gupta
Nestled in the arid beauty of the Arabian Peninsula, this eco-lodging retreat utilizes cross-laminated timber and ETFE to create an adaptable, community-focused haven that gracefully mimics the surrounding sand dunes and honors local cultural heritage.
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Corten Steel and Adobe Refuge Designed for Desert Sustainability
Corten Steel and Adobe Refuge Designed for Desert Sustainability
Luiz felipe Silveira
Crafted from locally sourced adobe and weathered Corten steel, this sustainable desert refuge invites inhabitants to immerse themselves in nature while promoting environmental responsibility through innovative water management and community engagement.
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Curvilinear Eco Lodges Featuring Photovoltaics and Local Timber Integration In Desert Setting
Curvilinear Eco Lodges Featuring Photovoltaics and Local Timber Integration In Desert Setting
Fanny Ciufo, Sami Yakhlef
Curvilinear forms crafted from local timber and reinforced with photovoltaic systems emerge organically from the desert landscape, creating a serene retreat designed for sustainable living and connection to nature.
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Panoramic Glass Walls and Green Roofs Enveloping an Ecological Education Hub
Panoramic Glass Walls and Green Roofs Enveloping an Ecological Education Hub
Hiba Fatima
With cantilevered sections extending gracefully over natural wetlands and a harmonious blend of panoramic glass walls and green roofs, the design serves as an ecological education hub that immerses visitors in the surrounding wildlife and marsh ecosystem.
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Parametric Dune Wall Constructed with Fiber Cement Panels in a Sustainable Wetland Visitor Center
Parametric Dune Wall Constructed with Fiber Cement Panels in a Sustainable Wetland Visitor Center
Abdelrahman Ismail, Mohamed Yasser
The Dune Wall, crafted with fiber cement panels, elegantly integrates with the dynamic landscape of Al Wathba Wetland Reserve, serving as a visitor center that enhances educational experiences about local wildlife and ecosystems.
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Bamboo Structure Embracing Curvilinear Forms for Ecological Engagement
Bamboo Structure Embracing Curvilinear Forms for Ecological Engagement
Sheila Owuor
With a cantilevered bamboo structure that echoes the fluidity of desert dunes, this visitor centre seamlessly marries sustainable materials and environmental awareness to create an engaging space for wildlife education and community interaction.
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Crescent-Shaped Lodging Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber Panels with Atmospheric Water Harvesting
Crescent-Shaped Lodging Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber Panels with Atmospheric Water Harvesting
Ayman Emaira, Alia Amer, Basel Aboubakr, Rana Khaled
Crafted from locally sourced date palm timber and designed with a graceful crescent form, the lodging seamlessly blends with the desert landscape while employing innovative moisture capture and solar energy systems for an immersive retreat experience.
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