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Recycled Plastic Blocks and Thermal Mass Create A Micro Home Designed for Sustainable Living
Recycled Plastic Blocks and Thermal Mass Create A Micro Home Designed for Sustainable Living
Sara Elfallah, Shorieh Talaat
Transforming local plastic waste into modular building blocks, this micro home integrates thermal mass strategies to create a sustainable and efficient living space that adapts to the needs of rural residents.
cairo housing sustainable rural compact renewable community resource micro climate
Vertical memorial space integrating reinforced concrete and green roof systems for urban reflection
Vertical memorial space integrating reinforced concrete and green roof systems for urban reflection
Nikita Klimenko, Nikita Shpakov
This innovative vertical graveyard redefines urban burial practices in Tokyo by combining reinforced concrete, modular burial units, and green roof systems to create a sustainable, tranquil space for reflection amidst the city's bustling landscape.
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Sustainable Home Featuring Cross-Laminated Timber and Energy-Efficient Design Elements
Sustainable Home Featuring Cross-Laminated Timber and Energy-Efficient Design Elements
Maria Englezou
Constructed with cross-laminated timber and enhanced by high-efficiency solar panels, the design exemplifies sustainable living while providing a serene residential space in the East Mediterranean.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Defining a Flexible Community Hub
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Defining a Flexible Community Hub
Hazem Elshafei, Manuel Villalain Gonzalez, Pedro Xavier Martins Silva
Drawing from the rich texture of charred wooden shingles and the structural strength of cross-laminated timber panels, the design creates a versatile community hub that encourages connection and engagement among its users.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Sustainable Urban Space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Sustainable Urban Space
Tasneim Osman Mahgoub Gaafar , Mohanad Abdallah Mohammed Alhassan Idres , Abrar Abdallah Ahmed Almustafa
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design harmoniously integrates sustainable materials and innovative construction methods to create a vibrant mixed-use space that fosters community engagement.
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Terraced Home Crafted From Local Stone and Reinforced Concrete Amidst an Olive Grove
Terraced Home Crafted From Local Stone and Reinforced Concrete Amidst an Olive Grove
Ferdinando Mazza
Crafted with local stone and reinforced concrete, this terraced residence seamlessly integrates into its olive grove surroundings, offering a harmonious blend of modern design and natural beauty.
house olive grove residential sustainable contemporary local stone accessible landscape
Charred Wooden Shingles and Trombe Wall Systems in a Self-Sufficient Community Dwelling
Charred Wooden Shingles and Trombe Wall Systems in a Self-Sufficient Community Dwelling
Li kuang Pung, Yue Mao, Jie lyn Koh
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and a trombe wall system, the design melds sustainable living with natural aesthetics, creating a self-sufficient dwelling that fosters community interaction.
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Gabion-Walled Retreat Featuring Natural Wood and Green Roof Integration for Mindful Living
Gabion-Walled Retreat Featuring Natural Wood and Green Roof Integration for Mindful Living
Ayelet Shalev
Crafted with gabion walls and complemented by a green roof, this retreat harmonizes natural wood elements to create a serene space dedicated to mindfulness and meditation.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Defining a Flexible Community Space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Defining a Flexible Community Space
Alessandro Artizzu, Elisa Sulis, Giuseppangelo Tore
Emphasizing a blend of charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design creates an adaptable community space that nurtures social interaction while prioritizing sustainability.
multipurpose community sustainability landscape flexibility interaction local materials public space natural light terraces
Charming Urban Hub Enhanced by Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Light
Charming Urban Hub Enhanced by Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Light
Mark Vella
Emphasizing sustainability through the use of reclaimed wood and thermal mass construction, the design creates a vibrant community hub that promotes social interaction while harmonizing with its urban surroundings.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Form a Sustainable Community Space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Form a Sustainable Community Space
Bushra Ahmad Fannoun Ateyyeh, Sondos Mohammad Ahmad Barhoumi
With charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber seamlessly integrated into a modular design, this residential community redefines sustainable living in the heart of the UAE.
uae residential community sustainability modularity heritage privacy flexibility natural interactivity
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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction
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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
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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
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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
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Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
The Architect's Chair
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The Architect's Chair

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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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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
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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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