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Burnt Wood Roof and Greenhouse Integration in Volcanic Terrain

Burnt Wood Roof and Greenhouse Integration in Volcanic Terrain

Jonathan Gouron, Louise Fouilland, Joana Markezana

Set against the rugged landscape of Iceland's volcanic terrain, the design expertly incorporates a burnt wood roof and a central greenhouse to create a visitor center that harmonizes with its natural surroundings.

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Aluminum Cladding and Sheep Wool Insulation in a Visitor Center Amidst Black Lava Fields

Aluminum Cladding and Sheep Wool Insulation in a Visitor Center Amidst Black Lava Fields

Milena Karanesheva, Mischa Witzmann, Matthieu Darcourt

Employing aluminum cladding and sheep wool insulation, the center integrates with the unique landscape of Iceland's black lava fields while serving as a multifunctional space for visitors.

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Geodesic Greenhouse and Shipping Containers Forming a Sustainable Community Habitat

Geodesic Greenhouse and Shipping Containers Forming a Sustainable Community Habitat

Emanuele Bergamaschi, Kristin Raidloo

Constructed from repurposed shipping containers and a geodesic greenhouse, the architectural design creates a self-sustaining habitat that fosters community living in harmony with Iceland's landscape.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Multifunctional Community Hub

Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Multifunctional Community Hub

Era shae Brown

Charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber create a visually cohesive and environmentally sensitive community center that integrates seamlessly with the unique ecological landscape of Lake Mývatn, providing multifunctional spaces for local engagement and education.

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Cinematic Pavilion Integrating Cobblestone Flooring and Green Roof in Icelandic Landscape

Cinematic Pavilion Integrating Cobblestone Flooring and Green Roof in Icelandic Landscape

Zsofia Vancsura, Ádám Balog

Constructed with a green roof and cobblestone flooring, the pavilion harmonizes with the Icelandic landscape while serving as a communal space for cinematic experiences and cultural engagement.

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Vertical Green Roofs and Timber Cladding in a Community Pavilion

Vertical Green Roofs and Timber Cladding in a Community Pavilion

Davide Costa, Maurizio Teora

With a vertical green roof that integrates local vegetation and a façade equipped with a louvre system for environmental responsiveness, the Pavilion serves as a multifunctional community hub in Iceland's diverse landscape.

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Turf Integration with Community Garden and Green Roof Connection

Turf Integration with Community Garden and Green Roof Connection

Amelie Stephan

Constructed with turf and designed around a central garden, the facility incorporates a green roof to foster sustainability while serving as a community center for local engagement.

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Fair-Faced Concrete Facility Supporting Organic Waste Management and Community Engagement

Fair-Faced Concrete Facility Supporting Organic Waste Management and Community Engagement

Ilias Kranos

Crafted from fair-faced concrete, the facility integrates organic waste management systems within a multifunctional community space designed to enhance engagement and promote sustainability.

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Crescent-Shaped Community Hub With Earthen Blanket and Mass Timber Integration

Crescent-Shaped Community Hub With Earthen Blanket and Mass Timber Integration

Martin Fenlon

A crescent-shaped structure combines mass timber and an earthen blanket to create a sustainable community center that enhances interaction while respecting the natural landscape.

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Turf Overlay and Stone Mass in a Community Gathering Space

Turf Overlay and Stone Mass in a Community Gathering Space

Mohamed Emara

Constructed with turf and stone, the gathering space embraces its volcanic surroundings while providing a communal area for hikers to pause and share their experiences.

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Corten Roofs and Geothermal Heating in a Community-Focused Setting

Corten Roofs and Geothermal Heating in a Community-Focused Setting

Marco Splendore

A corten-finished roofing system and geothermal heating integrate with local lava stones to create a sustainable community space that fosters engagement and connection.

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Wavy Form Constructed with Field Grasses and Reinforced Concrete in Icelandic Landscape

Wavy Form Constructed with Field Grasses and Reinforced Concrete in Icelandic Landscape

Ted Porter, Gong Chen, Jorg Thoene, Noelia Linares

Constructed with a wavy form of reinforced concrete and topped with field grasses, the guest house integrates into the Icelandic landscape while providing guests stunning views of the aurora borealis and Lake Myvatn.

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Cavernous Design with Aluminum and Concrete Integration for Cinematic Experience

Cavernous Design with Aluminum and Concrete Integration for Cinematic Experience

Yubo Liu, Haoming Song, Jialu Xu, Jian Lv

Constructed with a cavernous entrance and defined by a unique combination of aluminum and concrete, the building serves as a cultural center that immerses visitors in the experience of Icelandic cinema while harmonizing with the natural landscape.

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Glass Chasm and Grass Roof of a Geothermal Cinema Pavilion

Glass Chasm and Grass Roof of a Geothermal Cinema Pavilion

Pu Vallin

The glass chasm that opens to the sky and the grass roof provide a distinctive connection to the surrounding geothermal landscape, creating a flexible space for cinema and community gatherings.

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Curved Green Roof Embracing Basalt and Rammed Earth for Intimate Cinematic Experiences

Curved Green Roof Embracing Basalt and Rammed Earth for Intimate Cinematic Experiences

Zivar Aliyeva, Yasemin Parlar, Reinier Kok, Rihards Dzelme

The integration of curved green roofs with rammed earth walls and local basalt creates intimate viewing rooms that transform film watching into a communal experience in a contemporary cinematic setting.

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Panoramic Views Framed by Turf House Design for Community Gathering

Panoramic Views Framed by Turf House Design for Community Gathering

Polpipat Naksawat, Teerakan Wattanayon, Ratasakon Chantaluxsul

With a roof garden that captures panoramic views and a design inspired by traditional turf houses, the pavilion serves as a community gathering space celebrating Icelandic cinema.

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Volcanic Ash and Weathering Steel Embrace Natural Light in Northern Iceland Coffee Shop

Volcanic Ash and Weathering Steel Embrace Natural Light in Northern Iceland Coffee Shop

Davide Avantini, Francesca La ferrara, Valerio Torzani

Constructed with volcanic ash and weathering steel, the coffee shop captures natural light while seamlessly integrating into the landscape of northern Iceland's Hverfjall region.

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Walkable Green Roof Featuring Polished Concrete and Steel Framework in Iceland's Landscape

Walkable Green Roof Featuring Polished Concrete and Steel Framework in Iceland's Landscape

Michelle Yanga

A walkable green roof offers panoramic views of Hverfjall, while a structural steel frame and polished concrete walls create a durable and inviting rest stop for visitors seeking comfort and information about the surrounding landscape.

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Volcanic Stone and Low-E Glass in a Community-Focused Space

Volcanic Stone and Low-E Glass in a Community-Focused Space

Hanui Yu, Byongwook Oh

Constructed with volcanic stone and Low-E glass, the facility harmonizes with the Myvatn Lake landscape while serving as a multifunctional community hub for social interaction and sustainable practices.

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Turf Walls Embracing Volcanic Forms in Community Spaces

Turf Walls Embracing Volcanic Forms in Community Spaces

Marcelo Ramos soto

With turf walls that echo the region's volcanic landscape, the design creates a functional community space integrating a Coffee Shop, Information block, and Exhibition Hall.

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Modular Residential Development with Perforated Screens and Passive Cooling in Dubai

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SUSTAINABLE RESIDENCE WITH INTEGRATED NATURAL LIGHT

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Fatima Jalali, Barbod Alimohamadi, Razieh Zirrahi, Ali Jafari

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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.

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Search results for: “Turf houses”

96 projects found:

Burnt Wood Roof and Greenhouse Integration in Volcanic Terrain

Aluminum Cladding and Sheep Wool Insulation in a Visitor Center Amidst Black Lava Fields

Geodesic Greenhouse and Shipping Containers Forming a Sustainable Community Habitat

Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Multifunctional Community Hub

Cinematic Pavilion Integrating Cobblestone Flooring and Green Roof in Icelandic Landscape

Vertical Green Roofs and Timber Cladding in a Community Pavilion

Turf Integration with Community Garden and Green Roof Connection

Fair-Faced Concrete Facility Supporting Organic Waste Management and Community Engagement

Crescent-Shaped Community Hub With Earthen Blanket and Mass Timber Integration

Turf Overlay and Stone Mass in a Community Gathering Space

Corten Roofs and Geothermal Heating in a Community-Focused Setting

Wavy Form Constructed with Field Grasses and Reinforced Concrete in Icelandic Landscape

Cavernous Design with Aluminum and Concrete Integration for Cinematic Experience

Glass Chasm and Grass Roof of a Geothermal Cinema Pavilion

Curved Green Roof Embracing Basalt and Rammed Earth for Intimate Cinematic Experiences

Panoramic Views Framed by Turf House Design for Community Gathering

Volcanic Ash and Weathering Steel Embrace Natural Light in Northern Iceland Coffee Shop

Walkable Green Roof Featuring Polished Concrete and Steel Framework in Iceland's Landscape

Volcanic Stone and Low-E Glass in a Community-Focused Space

Turf Walls Embracing Volcanic Forms in Community Spaces

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Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure

A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading

A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

The Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025: Celebrating Architectural Creativity and Visionary Unbuilt Designs with a Total Prize Fund of €100,000

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