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Floating Walkways and Triple-Layered Glass Emphasize Connection to Nature in a Sustainable Visitor Center
Floating Walkways and Triple-Layered Glass Emphasize Connection to Nature in a Sustainable Visitor Center
Evdokia Demetriou
Suspended walkways and panoramic views through triple-layered glass create a seamless connection between the Grjótagjá Tower and the stunning Icelandic landscape, all while serving as a visitor center that offers education and engagement with the unique geothermal features of the region.
iceland visitor center geothermal tourism observation sustainability nature education steel cedar
Sustainable Living Enhanced by Photovoltaic Solar Collectors and Modular Flexibility
Sustainable Living Enhanced by Photovoltaic Solar Collectors and Modular Flexibility
Fatma Alshamsi
Incorporating hydropanels and precast glass reinforced concrete, this residential development transforms traditional living for an aging population into a vibrant, adaptable community that prioritizes sustainability and social interaction.
dubai community sustainability housing elderly modular shared flexibility nature innovation
Residential Home Featuring Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Charred Wooden Shingles
Residential Home Featuring Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Charred Wooden Shingles
Alexander Chetverik, Daria Teplova, Aleksei Tolkachev
This residential home seamlessly integrates cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles, creating a sustainable living space that harmonizes with nature while prioritizing energy efficiency and modern adaptability.
spain sustainable residential modular eco-friendly off-grid prefabricated energy-efficient natural materials self-sufficient
Charred Wooden Shingles and Solar Collectors Enhance Energy-Efficient Modular Housing in Urban Landscapes
Charred Wooden Shingles and Solar Collectors Enhance Energy-Efficient Modular Housing in Urban Landscapes
Kelvin Chan, Gerlene Barcelon, Jobil Jocson
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and a modular steel frame, this urban housing solution effectively balances energy efficiency and flexibility, offering adaptable living spaces that respond to the diverse needs of the community.
london housing modular sustainability community residential flexibility urban design energy
Yak Wool Textiles and Thermal Mass Design in a High-Altitude Shelter
Yak Wool Textiles and Thermal Mass Design in a High-Altitude Shelter
Carole Magot, Fred Betbeder
Constructed with locally sourced stone, timber framing, and yak wool textiles, the high-altitude shelter provides a sustainable refuge for trekkers while seamlessly integrating with its rugged Himalayan surroundings.
himalayas hut shelter trekking sustainable community refuge modular local green
Cross-Laminated Timber Constructed Housing With Integrated Green Walls and Sustainable Materials
Cross-Laminated Timber Constructed Housing With Integrated Green Walls and Sustainable Materials
Fabio Kahn, Antonio Kanda, Cristi Watari, Keila Kako
Constructed with cross-laminated timber and enhanced by green walls for environmental sustainability, the design offers a flexible solution for affordable urban housing amidst Melbourne's evolving landscape.
melbourne housing affordable sustainable community modular urban residential renewable materials
Charred Wood Finishes and Flexible Spaces in Sustainable Urban Living
Charred Wood Finishes and Flexible Spaces in Sustainable Urban Living
Ignat Todorov, Nezabravka Tushnina
With its charred wood finishes and innovative vertical gardening systems, this residential development transforms urban living by creating flexible spaces that encourage community engagement and sustainability.
sofia residential sustainability community gardens balconies urban renewable flexibility living
Tensile Textiles and Thermal Clay Synergy in Sustainable Community Living
Tensile Textiles and Thermal Clay Synergy in Sustainable Community Living
Sandro Siefert, Patrick Heine
Utilizing tensile textiles and thermal clay, the design integrates adaptable clusters that harmonize with the arid landscape to provide sustainable community living.
abu dhabi habitats sustainability community modularity climate innovation residential cultural flexibility
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create Sustainable Shelter in the Himalayan Terrain
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create Sustainable Shelter in the Himalayan Terrain
Lukasz Lanczkowski, Easton Lambro Andrea
Charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber form a resilient shelter that seamlessly integrates into the Himalayan landscape, providing a sustainable retreat for visitors amidst the rugged terrain.
nepal shelter mountain sustainable community utilitarian flexible visitor environment timber
Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Views Define Sustainable Mountain Huts
Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Views Define Sustainable Mountain Huts
KAI YANG WU, YI MIN CUI, STONE CHUANG, CHUN HUANG
Crafted with charred wooden shingles and designed for expansive mountain views, these huts offer a sustainable living experience that enhances community connection while utilizing innovative energy solutions.
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The Architect’s Stair

The Architect’s Stair

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Take a step and make a statement! Edition #2 ideas COMPETITION
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MICROHOME

MICROHOME
Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction
100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
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Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge
Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €
50,000 € PRIZE project COMPETITION
Prize 50,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
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Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a €100,000 prize
100,000€ Prize / 2025 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 €
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 11 September 2025
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The Architect’s Stair
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The Architect’s Stair
Take a step and make a statement!
Take a step and make a statement! Edition #2 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 26 June 2025
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
Design a safe and supportive space to those struggling with a terminal illness
Edition #5 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 10,000 €
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 9 July 2025
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Concrete Pavilion
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Concrete Pavilion
Design a concrete pavilion
Edition #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 9 July 2025
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Museum of Emotions
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Museum of Emotions
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Edition #7 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 10 July 2025
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Design affordable housing for Denver
Affordable Housing Series 19th Edition ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
The Architect's Chair
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The Architect's Chair

Take a seat and make a statement!
Take a seat and make a statement! Edition #4 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces
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Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces

Choose a site—used, abandoned, or forgotten—anywhere in the world, and give it a new purpose
ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
Howard Waterfall Retreat
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Howard Waterfall Retreat
Design a house near an iconic waterfall in the USA
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Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
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Kinderspace
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Kinderspace
Design a kindergarten of tomorrow
Architecture for Children’s Development #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial
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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 10 September 2025
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