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Memory-Activated Spaces with Organic Water Elements and Gears
Memory-Activated Spaces with Organic Water Elements and Gears
Hyeonuk Kim, Lee Ju Won
Activated by memory, the design integrates organic water and mechanical gears to create adaptable living and working spaces that foster emotional connections through a fluid relationship between interior and exterior environments.
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Natural Water Harvesting and Cross Ventilation in a Modular Retreat Home
Natural Water Harvesting and Cross Ventilation in a Modular Retreat Home
Dumitru Ana, Raluca Negoescu, Ruxandra Chirca, Oana Gavrila
With a focus on natural water harvesting and cross ventilation, the design integrates a ventilated wooden façade and rigid rock wool insulation to create a sustainable modular space for contemplation and retreat.
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Dynamic Walls and Modular Booths Enhancing Music Experiences
Dynamic Walls and Modular Booths Enhancing Music Experiences
윤지 김, Yoonseok Heo, Jeonghyun Jin
The moving wall system and modular design of this booth create a dynamic space for music engagement, allowing users to experience listening, dancing, and music creation in a versatile urban environment.
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Repurposed Shipping Containers Transform Urban Living Spaces
Repurposed Shipping Containers Transform Urban Living Spaces
Daniel Polgreen, Dean Valentin
Repurposed shipping containers create a sustainable solution for affordable urban living, addressing Melbourne's housing crisis while fostering community interaction through thoughtfully designed shared spaces.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Volcanic Stone Integration in a Cultural Hub
Charred Wooden Shingles and Volcanic Stone Integration in a Cultural Hub
Lionel Delforge, Grégory Amand
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and locally sourced volcanic stone, the museum functions as a cultural hub that seamlessly connects educational exhibits with the unique geological landscape of Iceland.
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Floating Wood and Glass Walls in a Compact Kiosk with Chemical Toilet
Floating Wood and Glass Walls in a Compact Kiosk with Chemical Toilet
Alessandro Artizzu, Elisa Sulis, Giuseppangelo Tore
With a compact footprint, this kiosk integrates a chemical toilet and sustainable energy systems within a modern design characterized by its glass walls and aluminum framework, providing a functional space for urban engagement.
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Charred Wood Cladding and Expansive Glass Integrate with Nature in a Multi-Functional Community Space
Charred Wood Cladding and Expansive Glass Integrate with Nature in a Multi-Functional Community Space
EDGAR MANUEL NAVA AYALA, RICARDO ARTURO HERNANDEZ PACHECO, RODRIGO SALVADOR SANCHEZ, OSMAR Ortiz Martine
Charred wood cladding envelops a structure with expansive glass elements, creating a seamless interaction with the surrounding landscape while serving as a multi-functional community space focused on well-being and connection.
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Circular Homes Crafted From Adobe And Local Timber In A Sustainable Community Setting
Circular Homes Crafted From Adobe And Local Timber In A Sustainable Community Setting
Ashirai Zeyn Musikavanhu
Crafted from local adobe and timber, the circular homes embody a sustainable design approach that fosters community resilience and offers practical living solutions in Zimbabwe's rural highlands.
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Timber Integration with Natural Ventilation in Supportive Elder Care Facility
Timber Integration with Natural Ventilation in Supportive Elder Care Facility
Yushan shirley Shen
Utilizing glued-laminated timber and an emphasis on natural ventilation, the facility fosters community and wellness for its elderly residents through thoughtful spatial design and sustainable construction practices.
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Pre-Wired Steel Structures Enhancing User Agency in Modular Living Spaces
Pre-Wired Steel Structures Enhancing User Agency in Modular Living Spaces
Gabriel Mateus
Pre-wired steel structures provide a flexible framework for modular homes that empower users to actively shape their living environments.
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Fluid Spaces for Collaborative Living
Fluid Spaces for Collaborative Living
Martin Bombal
With a focus on fluidity and community engagement, the design incorporates intermediate spaces that merge work and living areas, creating a dynamic environment tailored for collaborative experiences.
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Translucent Glass Facades and Green Roofs in a Sustainable Retreat
Translucent Glass Facades and Green Roofs in a Sustainable Retreat
Gustavo Carvajal
Combining translucent glass facades and a green roof, the retreat utilizes sustainable materials to create a harmonious space for meditation and community engagement.
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Rammed Earth and Natural Ventilation Creating a Sustainable Education Hub in a Wetland Reserve
Rammed Earth and Natural Ventilation Creating a Sustainable Education Hub in a Wetland Reserve
Gilles Willem, Tim Belaen, Justine Byltiauw
Utilizing rammed earth construction and natural ventilation techniques, the center serves as a sustainable educational facility that enhances visitor engagement with the biodiversity of the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve.
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Warmth of Cordwood and Community: A Modular Shelter for Cyclists
Warmth of Cordwood and Community: A Modular Shelter for Cyclists
Michael Buckley, Dominik Szpyrka, Lorraine Kung, Samantha Saunders
With its distinctive cordwood masonry and interlocking Swoops, the design creates a modular shelter that fosters community interaction among cyclists along the EuroVelo 6 route.
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Pine Cone-Inspired Timber Tower with Accessible Viewing Ramps
Pine Cone-Inspired Timber Tower with Accessible Viewing Ramps
Arthur Campling
Inspired by the shape of a pine cone, the observation tower employs a timber frame and plywood shell to enhance accessibility through ramps, providing visitors with elevated views of the diverse landscape in Kemeri National Park.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define Sustainable Community Spaces
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define Sustainable Community Spaces
Christopher Wilson
Crafted with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design emphasizes sustainability and user adaptability within a versatile community space.
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Recycled Plastic Shade Structures and Energy-Efficient Design in a Sustainable Residential Framework
Recycled Plastic Shade Structures and Energy-Efficient Design in a Sustainable Residential Framework
Karen belinda schuster Miller
Utilizing locally sourced brick and innovative recycled plastic shading, the design provides a sustainable residential solution that emphasizes energy efficiency and community engagement.
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SUSTAINABLE RESIDENCE WITH INTEGRATED NATURAL LIGHT
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Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure
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A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading
A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading
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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
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Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
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