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Sustainable Dwellings Built from Earth Materials with Integrated Greywater Systems

Sustainable Dwellings Built from Earth Materials with Integrated Greywater Systems

Saman Saffarian, Adam Unger, Thomas Samuel Blight, Tereza UngerovÁ

Utilizing earth materials and advanced greywater systems, the design creates a series of sustainable homes that integrate with the arid landscape while fostering a strong sense of community.

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Local Stone and Reinforced Concrete Forming a Flexible Family Residence in Dubai

Local Stone and Reinforced Concrete Forming a Flexible Family Residence in Dubai

Sulaiman Khaled S Alshammasi

Crafted from local stone and reinforced concrete, the residence seamlessly integrates cultural motifs with flexible zoning to create a functional family home in Dubai.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels in Compact Community Housing

Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels in Compact Community Housing

Luca Zanotti, Emmanouela Aligizaki

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, this compact housing solution reflects a balance of cultural heritage and sustainability, designed to meet the needs of urban residents in Jakarta.

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Elevated Greenery Within Breathable Insulation and Timber Framework for Urban Living

Elevated Greenery Within Breathable Insulation and Timber Framework for Urban Living

Maria Maddalena Barabaschi, Luca Gralluzzo

Utilizing thermo-treated wood and breathable insulation, the design incorporates an internal garden that enhances air quality and climate control, creating a sustainable micro-house for urban living.

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Prefabricated Modules Enhanced with Photovoltaic Integration and Sustainable Materials for Urban Residential Adaptation

Prefabricated Modules Enhanced with Photovoltaic Integration and Sustainable Materials for Urban Residential Adaptation

Gabriel Johansson Azeredo

Utilizing prefabricated modules with integrated photovoltaic panels and sustainable materials, the design transforms urban multifamily residences into adaptable living environments that prioritize community interaction and energy efficiency.

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Charred Wooden Shingles Create a Dynamic Facade for Sustainable Waterfront Housing

Zenab Mahajna

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design enhances environmental integration while serving as a sustainable residential complex near the waterfront.

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Pitched Roof Structure Crafted with Ductal Uhpc for Mobile Coffee Service

Pitched Roof Structure Crafted with Ductal Uhpc for Mobile Coffee Service

Chenglin Zhu, Adaeze Chukwuma

Crafted with Ductal UHPC, the Coffee-Hut features a pitched roof design that enhances solar gain, offering a functional and adaptable space for mobile coffee service in urban environments.

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Vertical Green Facade Featuring Lightweight Metal Sections in Urban Setting

Vertical Green Facade Featuring Lightweight Metal Sections in Urban Setting

Kruti Desai buhnemann, Sven Buhnemann

Integrating hexagon planter boxes and lightweight metal sections, this design enhances urban biodiversity while providing essential green spaces in a densely populated environment.

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Relocatable Trapezoidal Microhomes with off-Grid Energy Solutions

Johnathan Li, Louis Marchini, Daniel Lay

Built from trapezoidal microhomes designed for relocation, the off-grid dwellings incorporate energy-generating turbines and water collection systems, offering a sustainable living solution for residents facing climate change challenges.

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Spherical Forms and Vertical Gardens Create Adaptive Workspaces with Concrete and Glass

Spherical Forms and Vertical Gardens Create Adaptive Workspaces with Concrete and Glass

Yan Li, Fan Zhuang, Wanting Ding, Peiwei Jiang

Designed with spherical forms and integrated vertical gardens, the adaptive office cluster utilizes concrete and glass to create flexible workspaces that respond to contemporary needs for collaboration and innovation.

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Thermal Mass and Wind-Catchers in Sustainable Coastal Housing

Thermal Mass and Wind-Catchers in Sustainable Coastal Housing

Chenghui Nan, Lin Cui

Incorporating wind-catchers and utilizing thermal mass, this coastal housing solution effectively enhances natural ventilation while providing a sustainable living environment.

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Vertical Garden Microhome Designed with Perforated Metal and Lightweight Sustainability

Vertical Garden Microhome Designed with Perforated Metal and Lightweight Sustainability

Romain Max Jean Gaillard, Quentin Arnaud Loup Bellancourt, Thibaut Séverin François Etcheverry

With a focus on perforated metal facades and integrated vertical gardens, this autonomous microhome offers sustainable living solutions for urban environments through its modular design and energy-efficient systems.

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Charred Wooden Shingles Enveloping Modular Units Beneath Urban Infrastructure

Zhiyu Zhang, Zilin Jing, Yangtong Zhao

Modular units clad in charred wooden shingles transform underutilized space beneath the Manhattan Bridge into affordable living, fostering community while embracing urban infrastructure.

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Circular Structure Featuring Photovoltaic Halo and Integrated Renewable Systems

Geovannys Serantes

The incorporation of a circular energy hub with an integrated photovoltaic halo and renewable energy systems serves as the foundation for a sustainable urban environment designed to enhance community living.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facades Defining a Multi-Modal Transportation Hub

Minjae Lee

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and expansive glass facades, the design serves as a resilient multi-modal transportation hub that enhances community connectivity and integrates sustainable practices.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Enhance Community-Centric Spaces for Urban Migrants

Chen Yang

Charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels create a sustainable and adaptive community hub that directly addresses the needs of urban migrants through integrated services and shared spaces.

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Detachable Living Units Above a Revitalized Gas Collector

Detachable Living Units Above a Revitalized Gas Collector

Liang Yiwen, Zhang Mingyan

Detachable living units on a repurposed gas collector enhance urban adaptability and community interaction, redefining residential experiences in Rome.

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Maximizing Natural Light Through Carved Atriums in Affordable Urban Housing

Julia Peña, Fabian Diaz luevano

Carved atriums enhance natural light in a repurposed parking structure, creating an affordable housing community enriched with native vegetation and diverse amenities for urban residents.

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Revitalizing Urban Space with Wooden Infills Along Railway Corridors

Adan Çardak

Wooden modular structures fill fragmented superblocks along railway corridors in Berlin, creating new residential spaces that enhance community connectivity and urban vitality.

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Recycled Plastics Shaping a Tranquil Urban Retreat

Francesco Pescarossa

Constructed from recycled plastics, the Bubble Cloud provides a soundproof sanctuary that invites users to find tranquility and mindfulness amidst the bustling urban landscape of Tokyo.

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Light-colored sand and pinkish hues define an educational facility that merges porous walls with the natural landscape of a wetland, promoting biodiversity while enhancing visitor engagement.

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Community-Centric Design Featuring Eco-Friendly Photovoltaics and Traditional Azulejos

Community-Centric Design Featuring Eco-Friendly Photovoltaics and Traditional Azulejos

Patryk Włodarczyk

Incorporating traditional azulejos and sustainable photovoltaic panels, the facility fosters community interaction among elderly residents through thoughtfully designed spaces that blend functionality with regional cultural elements.

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Living Well: a Residential Model for Active Ageing

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A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

Sadyr Khabukhayev, Raikhan Seilova

Located within a uniform residential landscape in the United Arab Emirates, the design introduces a contemporary response to the region’s repetitive built environment. It proposes a modular residential typology that accommodates changing household needs while engaging with its environmental and social context.

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A Multi-Use High-Rise with Charred Timber Shingles and Vertical Gardens

A Multi-Use High-Rise with Charred Timber Shingles and Vertical Gardens

Shiyen Wu, Jun-han Huang, Pei-shan Chen, Chun-teng Lin

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and enhanced by biophilic green walls, the design integrates residential and commercial spaces to promote community interaction within an urban setting.

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The Repurposed Oil Rigs Supporting Aquatic Communities with Urban Farming

The Repurposed Oil Rigs Supporting Aquatic Communities with Urban Farming

Mark Van Wasbeek, Jules Stefelmanns

Repurposed oil rigs form the foundation for a resilient water-based community, integrating fish farms and urban agriculture to create a sustainable habitat for future residents.

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Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

Valeria Baeza, Mario Arancibia, Felipe Gonzalez, Tomas Zelada

The project is a wellness retreat that brings together yoga, meditation, and communal living through an architecture focused on minimal environmental impact. Using ecologically responsible materials and passive design strategies, it fosters a balanced relationship between daily life and the surrounding natural landscape.

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Pilgrimage Yoga House: a Low-Impact Retreat Near the Baltic Sea

Pilgrimage Yoga House: a Low-Impact Retreat Near the Baltic Sea

Daniel Bramah

Positioned between the Baltic Sea and the Jaunupes River, the Pilgrimage Yoga House is a multifunctional space designed for yoga, meditation, and communal gathering. The project combines sustainable construction with a strong sensitivity to its landscape and users, offering a setting that supports both individual reflection and shared experience.