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Green Roof Integration with Fibonacci Informed Proportions

Louis Dams

Incorporating Fibonacci proportions and a green roof, this mixed-use development seamlessly integrates residential living with community-focused spaces in a dense urban setting.

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Staggered Planter Boxes and Brick Facades in Modular Community Housing

David Bernier

Utilizing staggered planter boxes and a combination of brick and wood elements, the design creates a modular community housing solution that promotes both privacy and social interaction among residents.

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Externalized Elevator Systems and Rotating Components in a Vertical Urban Space

Externalized Elevator Systems and Rotating Components in a Vertical Urban Space

Sude Argun

With its unique externalized elevator systems and rotating components, the design redefines vertical living and enhances urban connectivity in a bustling office environment.

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Modular Living Spaces in Steel and Rockwool for Flexible Urban Families

Modular Living Spaces in Steel and Rockwool for Flexible Urban Families

Fadi maarouf El ayache

Utilizing a modular framework of cold-formed steel and Rockwool insulation, this design offers adaptable living spaces tailored for urban families seeking flexibility and cost-efficiency in their homes.

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Elevator Parking System With Natural Sandstone and Wood Paneling In A Modular Residential Dwelling

Elevator Parking System With Natural Sandstone and Wood Paneling In A Modular Residential Dwelling

Oskar Konrad Kamecki

Utilizing an elevator parking system, natural sandstone, and wood paneling, this modular residential dwelling emphasizes flexibility and sustainability to accommodate diverse family dynamics in the UAE.

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Windcatchers and Precast Concrete Panels Enhance Sustainable Living in Desert Climate

Windcatchers and Precast Concrete Panels Enhance Sustainable Living in Desert Climate

Zohear Abou Ghalyoun, Mustafa Ahmed Gaber Salem Sayed Ahmed, Tarek Ismail

Utilizing windcatchers and precast concrete panels, the design optimizes natural ventilation and energy efficiency, creating a sustainable residential environment that fosters community interaction.

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Step-Back Terraces and Vertical Greenery in a Community-Focused Design

Step-Back Terraces and Vertical Greenery in a Community-Focused Design

Tzen-ying Ling, William Chandra

With step-back terraces that promote natural light and vertical greenery enhancing biodiversity, the design integrates sustainable living into a community-focused residential complex.

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Bitumen and Reed Pavilion Evolving History Through Reflection

Federico Caputo

Constructed with mud, reed, and bitumen, the pavilion serves as a reflective space that bridges humanity's achievements and failures, inviting visitors to engage deeply with the historical narratives of the ancient site in Girsu.

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Thermal Mass Concrete and Natural Stone Enclosure Enhancing Community Connectivity in Urban Living

Thermal Mass Concrete and Natural Stone Enclosure Enhancing Community Connectivity in Urban Living

Jyotindra Nikam, Om Kadam, Gourav Singha Roy, Aditi Pawar, Gaurav Kate

The use of thermal mass concrete and a cohesive natural stone enclosure fosters a cooler indoor environment while eliminating traditional setbacks, creating integrated living spaces that enhance community interaction in an urban residential setting.

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Wind Towers and Sustainable Materials Create a Contemporary Retreat in the UAE

Wind Towers and Sustainable Materials Create a Contemporary Retreat in the UAE

Husna Adil Osman Elbashir, Malak Mohamedahmed Abdelrahim Mohamedahmed

Utilizing wind towers for natural ventilation and integrating locally sourced materials like date palm insulation, the design creates a sustainable residential space that fosters community interaction in a private retreat setting.

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Geothermal Ventilation And Recycled Concrete Create A Sustainable Urban Oasis

Geothermal Ventilation And Recycled Concrete Create A Sustainable Urban Oasis

Joseph Skaff

Utilizing recycled concrete and incorporating geothermal ventilation, the design creates an energy-efficient living space that harmonizes with its urban surroundings while enhancing community interaction.

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Terracotta Accents And Exposed Concrete In A Community-Centric Senior Housing Solution

Terracotta Accents And Exposed Concrete In A Community-Centric Senior Housing Solution

Murat Gedik

Constructed with exposed concrete and vibrant terracotta hues, the architectural solution redefines senior living by integrating communal gardens and accessible design elements, fostering a supportive environment for the elderly.

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Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure

Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure

Mason Miles

An elevated timber structure in the marshlands of South Dakota functions as a community center, incorporating natural illumination and a glazed corridor to facilitate education and public interaction.

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A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading

A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading

Kristina Klimova

A sustainable community center integrates conventional clay brick construction with modular solar shading elements, promoting social engagement and contemporary environmental practices.

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A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

Brandon Bergem

Translucent polycarbonate and timber are employed to construct communal areas that encourage interaction and contemplation within the prairie environment.