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Reclaimed Wood Structure Emphasizing Transparent Facades and Rainwater Management
Reclaimed Wood Structure Emphasizing Transparent Facades and Rainwater Management
Stephanie Ng, Jamie Wong, Joanna Allida, Nancy Luo
With a transparent facade and a green roof designed for rainwater collection, this structure utilizes reclaimed wood to create an adaptable living space for young professionals in Vancouver.
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Elevated Community Hub With Vertical Gardens and Integrated Urban Farming
Elevated Community Hub With Vertical Gardens and Integrated Urban Farming
Yu Gong
With integrated vertical gardens and a 6-meter high public space, the design facilitates community interaction and urban farming within a modular high-rise that redefines residential living.
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Rooftop Track and Open Living Spaces in Natural Material Housing Complex
Rooftop Track and Open Living Spaces in Natural Material Housing Complex
Jiří Gerö
A rooftop track enhances the elevated living experience of a housing complex built with natural materials, prioritizing communal gardens and flexible, open spaces for its residents.
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Natural Ventilation and Flexible Layouts in a Community-Focused Modular Structure With Steel and Wood Elements
Natural Ventilation and Flexible Layouts in a Community-Focused Modular Structure With Steel and Wood Elements
Yeon jeong Kim
Emphasizing modularity and natural ventilation, the structure combines steel framing with warm wood finishes to create an adaptable community living space that addresses housing needs in Vancouver.
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Fly Ash Brick Housing Built on Revitalized Light Industry Site
Fly Ash Brick Housing Built on Revitalized Light Industry Site
Uladzislau Kastsiukevich
Incorporating fly ash brick to transform a former light industry site, the development presents diverse housing options alongside communal spaces to enhance urban livability in Downtown Vancouver.
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Modular Housing Above Decommissioned Infrastructure with Wood Panel Construction
Modular Housing Above Decommissioned Infrastructure with Wood Panel Construction
Jessica Iozzo
Elevated modular housing units constructed above decommissioned infrastructure utilize wood paneling to create an adaptive residential community that maximizes waterfront space in Vancouver.
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Modular Rotating Walls Enhance Community Living in Urban Core
Modular Rotating Walls Enhance Community Living in Urban Core
Jordan Bussiere
With modular rotating walls that blur the lines between private and communal spaces, the building redefines urban living by promoting flexibility and community interaction in a compact residential environment.
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Vertical Living with Green Walls in a Community Setting
Vertical Living with Green Walls in a Community Setting
Eunkyoung Kim, Hyunchang Cho
Raising living spaces vertically while integrating green walls and communal areas, the design enhances social interaction and urban connectivity in a compact residential setting.
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Rain Catchment Solutions and Sustainable Living in Microhomes for Supportive Housing
Rain Catchment Solutions and Sustainable Living in Microhomes for Supportive Housing
Olivia Asgari
Utilizing a unique integration of rain catchment systems and microhomes, this supportive housing initiative provides a sustainable solution for addressing homelessness in Vancouver.
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Green Walls and Open Spaces in a Vertical Community Development
Green Walls and Open Spaces in a Vertical Community Development
Eun kyung Kim
With green walls enhancing privacy and an open park-like first floor designed for community interaction, the vertical development redefines urban living by effectively combining social spaces with adaptable residential units.
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Suspended Living Pods With Recycled Nets on Cambie Bridge
Suspended Living Pods With Recycled Nets on Cambie Bridge
Catherine Deller
Suspended above the city, the living pods utilize recycled nets and a unique teardrop shape on Cambie Bridge to offer secure overnight spaces for those experiencing homelessness.
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Steel-Structured Community With Modular Flexibility and Shared Amenities
Steel-Structured Community With Modular Flexibility and Shared Amenities
Bochuan Zheng, Xiao Yang
With a modular design allowing vertical expansion and the use of steel columns for structural support, the community offers flexible living options and shared recreational amenities tailored for low-income families.
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Staggered Concrete Form With Natural Wood Integration in Urban Housing
Staggered Concrete Form With Natural Wood Integration in Urban Housing
Chae lin Kyoung
With a staggered concrete facade and extensive use of natural wood elements, the design creates versatile urban housing that fosters community interaction while maximizing views and sunlight.
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Elevated Living with High-Tensile Connections and Community Green Spaces
Elevated Living with High-Tensile Connections and Community Green Spaces
Gyubin Lee
Using a piloti framework and high-tensile connections, the development offers modular, affordable housing that prioritizes community interaction and integrates vibrant green spaces throughout its urban setting.
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Vertical Farming Above Octagonal Residences Built With Cross Laminated Timber
Vertical Farming Above Octagonal Residences Built With Cross Laminated Timber
Hyosik Kim, Youngjun Lee, Hyeju Cho
Built with Cross Laminated Timber and designed as octagonal structures, the residences incorporate vertical farming and green facades, addressing urban housing needs while creating a community-focused living environment above city intersections.
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Elevated Green Roofs and Fiber Cement Structures in Sustainable Urban Housing
Elevated Green Roofs and Fiber Cement Structures in Sustainable Urban Housing
Saeid Shafiee
Suspended units supported by modular platforms and enhanced by green roofs redefine underutilized urban spaces in Vancouver, providing affordable housing that integrates functionality with community-oriented design.
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Reimagining Community Through Longhouse Heritage and Urban Connectivity
Reimagining Community Through Longhouse Heritage and Urban Connectivity
Calvin Irvine
Drawing on the heritage of the Longhouse, this community-focused design fosters spatial connectivity and equitable living, addressing the pressing need for affordable housing in the urban landscape of Vancouver.
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Floating Homes With Concrete Hulls and Integrated Greenery
Floating Homes With Concrete Hulls and Integrated Greenery
Walter Hughes
Floating homes with concrete hulls and greenhouse systems create a sustainable residential community that enhances urban living along Vancouver's waterfront.
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Hydroponic Winter Gardens Integrated with Noise-Reducing Towers in Suburban Living
Hydroponic Winter Gardens Integrated with Noise-Reducing Towers in Suburban Living
Elizaveta Tsanava, Serofim Shilnikov, Tatiana Kafanova, Anastasia Savelyeva
Rooftop mini-basketball courts and hydroponic winter gardens enhance the living environment in a series of noise-reducing towers, offering a new model for affordable suburban housing.
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Egg-Shaped Capsule with R-34 Insulation and Photovoltaic Efficiency
Egg-Shaped Capsule with R-34 Insulation and Photovoltaic Efficiency
Kotayba Qadour, Baraa Oudah, Mhd ridwan Malakani, Hani Fakhani
With an egg-shaped structure that maximizes solar collection and R-34 insulation for thermal efficiency, the capsule offers a flexible living space designed for young professionals in an urban setting.
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Earth-Clad Residential Design with Thermal Efficiency and Ventilated Mesh Screens
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A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber
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A Courtyard-Centric Residence with Vernacular Design Approach
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