Utilizing locally sourced clay walls and integrated atmospheric water capture, the design creates a climate-responsive residence that redefines sustainable living in Dubai.
Employing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design embraces sustainability while offering a functional brewery and beer spa that enhances the local cultural experience in Iceland.
Employing palm fronds for shading and a wind funnel design, the residence integrates natural cooling mechanisms with precast concrete to create an energy-efficient family home in the UAE.
Utilizing adaptive mashrabiyas and a solar chimney, this modular residence achieves environmental harmony and energy efficiency, serving as a contemporary family home designed for flexibility and comfort.
Utilizing traditional wind towers and intricate lattice screens, this residence achieves effective passive cooling, seamlessly integrating modern living with sustainable design principles in a harsh climate.
Earth brick walls and a verdant green roof create a therapeutic environment that fosters recovery and social interaction within a dedicated healthcare space.
Configured with closed-cell EPS foam insulation, this shipping container housing solution integrates natural light and private terraces to create efficient urban living spaces.
Using charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, this retreat seamlessly integrates with the Mediterranean landscape, offering a tranquil environment for introspection and community engagement.
A mobile eave system enhances solar access and rainwater collection in a low-cost prism structure, constructed with cross-laminated timber and microcement, providing efficient residential space.
With a focus on reinforced concrete and an innovative rainwater harvesting system, this modular home design prioritizes sustainability and flexibility, catering to contemporary residential needs.
The use of a perforated facade and bio-cement in a desert residence enhances natural ventilation while minimizing heat gain, successfully addressing the challenges of extreme climate as a functional family home.
Rammed earth walls and charred wooden shingles create a resilient envelope that enhances thermal efficiency while accommodating a flexible living environment designed for family life.
Utilizing rammed earth and traditional windcatchers, this residence enhances natural cooling while seamlessly integrating communal and private spaces within a sustainable desert environment.
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and locally sourced stone, the design showcases a dual-level layout that fosters sustainable living while harmonizing with the cultural context of Dubai.
Employing a modular design with shifted volumes and integrated vertical gardens, the residence enhances urban living through natural ventilation and private outdoor spaces.
Elevated above the rugged terrain, the charred wood cabins offer a low-maintenance shelter for trekkers, integrating eco-friendly design with functional living spaces in Iceland's wilderness.
Elevated meditation spaces provide serene views among treetops while incorporating cross-ventilation and thermal dynamics, creating a retreat that encourages both reflection and connection to nature.
Constructed with reclaimed wood and topped with a green roof, this compact dwelling optimizes resources and sustainability while providing essential living space amid Venezuela's challenging economic landscape.
A barrel vault ceiling of natural stone and terracotta unfolds an expansive tasting area that enhances the experience of wine appreciation while harmonizing with the surrounding landscape.
A secondary textile façade facilitates natural ventilation while a concrete core supports a mixed-use urban tower that houses residential, commercial, and community spaces.
With a design that utilizes stacked roofs to create unobstructed jungle views, this wooden retreat fosters a close connection to nature while providing essential shelter and spaces for relaxation and meditation.
Crafted with natural brown tones and a focus on simplicity, the hut integrates into the Cambodian landscape, offering a serene retreat for reflection and relaxation.
Elevated on stilts, the structure utilizes cross-laminated timber panels and translucent surfaces to create a harmonious integration with the surrounding environment, serving as a serene space for meditation and reflection.
A central tree anchors a gabled cabin designed for relaxation and self-discovery, while cross ventilation and sustainable wood construction enhance the connection with nature.
The proposal examines a visitor-oriented facility situated within a natural park landscape, designed to accommodate both recreational and educational functions. The study considers how spatial organization, vertical circulation, and cultural elements can enhance the visitor experience while addressing operational needs such as security and staff requirements.
The undulating roof structure, supported by wooden elements and complemented by a reflection garden featuring preserved mature trees, creates a contemplative memorial space honoring the lives lost during the Sri Lankan Civil War.
Incorporating a double-skin facade of translucent polycarbonate and locally sourced timber, the structure harmonizes with the volcanic landscape while providing essential facilities for winter recreation.
Maria Turcu,Mihai Mitrică,Alina Măldărescu,Alina Lixeanu
Incorporating vertical gardens and green façades, the design enhances urban connectivity and sustainability while providing multi-functional spaces for offices and public interaction.
Use architecture to create different emotional states
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