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Sustainable residence featuring reclaimed wood and charred timber construction in harmony with nature
Sustainable residence featuring reclaimed wood and charred timber construction in harmony with nature
Jovana Prijovic, Milica Cocic, Nina Stevovic
This sustainable residence seamlessly integrates reclaimed wood and charred timber construction with innovative mycelium insulation, creating a harmonious living space that fosters a deep connection to its natural surroundings.
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Circular Shelter Featuring Local Stone and Charred Wooden Shingles in Mountainous Terrain
Circular Shelter Featuring Local Stone and Charred Wooden Shingles in Mountainous Terrain
Adrien Comte, Adrien Comte, Adrien Meuwly
Blending charred wooden shingles and local stone into a circular form, this mountain hut provides a robust and energy-efficient shelter for climbers seeking refuge in the rugged terrain.
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Earth Block Home With Central Courtyard and Passive Design Features
Earth Block Home With Central Courtyard and Passive Design Features
Samia Shahzad
Constructed from earth blocks and enhanced by a central courtyard, this residence utilizes passive design principles to foster a seamless connection with nature while providing comfortable living spaces.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Defining a Versatile Community Space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Defining a Versatile Community Space
Sanne Mulder
Crafted with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, this community space seamlessly integrates sustainable materials and flexible design to foster engagement and interaction among its users.
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Natural Stone And Glazed Facades Integrate With Reflective Water Features In A Sustainable Californian Residence
Natural Stone And Glazed Facades Integrate With Reflective Water Features In A Sustainable Californian Residence
Troy Aday
Reflective pools and natural stone structures merge seamlessly with abundant glazing to create a harmonious residence in California that prioritizes sustainability and tranquility.
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Adaptive Skylights and Central Courtyard Crafted with Exposed Brick and Glass Elevate Modern Residential Living
Adaptive Skylights and Central Courtyard Crafted with Exposed Brick and Glass Elevate Modern Residential Living
Sooyeon Jeong, Taeyeon Kim
Exposed brick walls and adaptive skylights work in harmony to create a luminous central courtyard that enhances the livability of this modern family home.
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Geothermal Community Hub Featuring Modular Construction With Recycled Steel and Natural Wood Elements
Geothermal Community Hub Featuring Modular Construction With Recycled Steel and Natural Wood Elements
Yang Youngryeol, Nara Han, somang kang, younghee kim
Combining prefabricated modular elements with geothermal energy solutions and recycled materials, this community-focused center in Poland addresses the urgent needs of displaced individuals by fostering resilience and connection among its residents.
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Bamboo Framework and Solar Integration in an Eco-Friendly Urban Community Space
Bamboo Framework and Solar Integration in an Eco-Friendly Urban Community Space
Garrett Dorn, Roman Marra
With a thoughtfully woven bamboo framework that enhances natural ventilation and integrated solar panels, this eco-friendly community space fosters social interaction and sustainability in an urban setting.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Light Enhance Community Spaces in Sustainable Urban Design
Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Light Enhance Community Spaces in Sustainable Urban Design
Mariusz Piwkowski
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and expansive glass walls, this design delivers a harmonious blend of natural light and sustainable materials to create vibrant community spaces that foster interaction and engagement.
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Polycarbonate Greenhouse Porch with Sustainable Plywood Framing for Versatile Urban Living
Polycarbonate Greenhouse Porch with Sustainable Plywood Framing for Versatile Urban Living
Blake Hageman
Constructed with transparent polycarbonate and sustainable plywood framing, this adaptable space merges indoor gardening capabilities with urban living, serving as a multifunctional retreat and workspace.
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Charred Wooden Shingles And Solar Panels Elevate Sustainable Living In Micro Homes
Charred Wooden Shingles And Solar Panels Elevate Sustainable Living In Micro Homes
Andrew james Boon, Luke Wiltshire, Hengameh Fazeli, Hoong shin Chin
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and equipped with solar panels, these micro homes redefine sustainable living by seamlessly integrating efficient design and natural aesthetics for contemporary lifestyles.
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Cork Cladding and Large Glass Facades Envelop A Sustainable Guesthouse in a Vineyard Setting
Cork Cladding and Large Glass Facades Envelop A Sustainable Guesthouse in a Vineyard Setting
Azzam bre Mahaputra, Nasrul Hidayat, Muhammad imam Adly, Michael Yohanes
With its innovative use of cork cladding and expansive glass facades, the design harmoniously integrates sustainable materials into a serene guesthouse nestled within the picturesque vineyard landscape.
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Crystalline Structure Crafted From Laminated Timber Panels and Green Roofs for Community Engagement
Crystalline Structure Crafted From Laminated Timber Panels and Green Roofs for Community Engagement
Alexandru victor Chirita
Crafted from laminated timber and topped with a distinctive green roof, this community hub harmonizes with its Icelandic landscape while fostering connections through shared spaces and sustainable practices.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Shape a Multifunctional Community Space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Shape a Multifunctional Community Space
Youngju Lee
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the building emerges as a versatile community hub designed to foster social interaction and engagement.
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Charred Wooden Shingles Enhancing Community Engagement in Sustainable Timber Structure
Charred Wooden Shingles Enhancing Community Engagement in Sustainable Timber Structure
Jehean Sim, Nayeon Kim, Dongho Han
Harnessing the warmth of charred wooden shingles and the transparency of expansive glass, this sustainable timber structure creates an inviting community hub that seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor spaces.
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Elevated Habitat Crafted With Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Charred Wood Shingles Supporting Biodiversity and Community Resilience
Elevated Habitat Crafted With Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Charred Wood Shingles Supporting Biodiversity and Community Resilience
Jiale Wu, Weiyi Chen, Liyang Wu
Crafted with cross-laminated timber panels and charred wood shingles, this vertical habitat integrates ecological restoration and community resilience, serving as an urban oasis for both people and wildlife.
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Green Roofs and Reinforced Concrete Elevate Community Living in a Sustainable Urban Design
Green Roofs and Reinforced Concrete Elevate Community Living in a Sustainable Urban Design
Antoni Bielicki, Lachlan Mitchell
Reinforced concrete forms a robust foundation while expansive glass panels invite natural light into the communal spaces, all atop lush green roofs designed to enrich urban living in a cooperative residential environment.
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Intelligent Glass and Mixed Concrete Retreat Designed for Walking Meditation
Intelligent Glass and Mixed Concrete Retreat Designed for Walking Meditation
Molnár Réka piroska
Harnessing intelligent glass and mixed concrete, the design creates a serene retreat that invites users to engage in walking meditation amid the urban landscape.
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Modular Living Emphasizing Guadua Bamboo And Rainwater Harvesting In The Andes
Modular Living Emphasizing Guadua Bamboo And Rainwater Harvesting In The Andes
Edwin alexander Bautista pinzon, Yeimy Hernandez mendoza, Myriam Hernandez mendoza, Hernan Moreno benitez
Emphasizing the sustainable use of Guadua bamboo and incorporating innovative rainwater harvesting systems, this modular home in the Andes Mountains provides an adaptable living solution for young professionals engaged in agricultural and research activities.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Harmonious Retreat Nestled in Nature
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Harmonious Retreat Nestled in Nature
Arthur Schellenberg
Charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber harmonize to create warm, sustainable guest homes that seamlessly blend with their natural surroundings while providing a tranquil retreat for visitors.
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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
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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
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Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

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Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
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The Architect’s Stair
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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Kinderspace
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Kinderspace
Design a kindergarten of tomorrow
Architecture for Children’s Development #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
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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
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Final registration deadline 10 September 2025
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