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Circular Form Incorporating Vertical Turbines and Glass Facades for Sustainable Urban Living
Circular Form Incorporating Vertical Turbines and Glass Facades for Sustainable Urban Living
Ottavio Falcone
Incorporating vertical turbines and a circular form, the architectural design transforms sustainability into a living experience, providing a modern, multifunctional hub in the heart of the city.
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Smart Solar Silo Featuring Timber Cladding and Adaptive Facade for Urban Coffee Service
Smart Solar Silo Featuring Timber Cladding and Adaptive Facade for Urban Coffee Service
Steven Patrick, Skerdi Brahimaj
The innovative use of a Smart Solar Silo combined with timber cladding creates a sustainable and adaptable kiosk design, providing a unique coffee service experience in urban settings.
kiosk coffee sustainability circular urban solar wood aluminum functionality adaptability
Charred Wooden Shingles Encase A Hexagonal Retreat Constructed From Cross-Laminated Timber
Charred Wooden Shingles Encase A Hexagonal Retreat Constructed From Cross-Laminated Timber
Giorgio Giunta, Luca Orlandini, Vito Sirago, Paola Sola
Nestled within the Icelandic Highlands, a hexagonal retreat constructed from cross-laminated timber and clad in charred wooden shingles offers a resilient living space tailored for outdoor exploration and community engagement.
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Triangular Cabins Elevated Among Trees With White Oak And Double Glazing In A Norwegian Forest
Triangular Cabins Elevated Among Trees With White Oak And Double Glazing In A Norwegian Forest
Khaled Aboutaam, Sadek Saad, Ali El-affy
Elevated among the trees, the triangular cabins constructed from white oak and featuring double glazing create a serene retreat in the Norwegian forest, designed specifically for mindfulness and meditation.
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Nature-focused accommodation featuring cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles in a serene landscape.
Nature-focused accommodation featuring cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles in a serene landscape.
Trista Davis
Nestled within Iceland’s pristine landscape, this nature-focused accommodation seamlessly blends cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles to create mobile guest pods that foster deep immersion in the surrounding environment.
iceland sustainable accommodation nature community guest pods timber geothermal wellness eco-friendly
Vertical Axis Wind Turbine and Gypsum Exoskeleton Create Sustainable Living in Arid Environments
Vertical Axis Wind Turbine and Gypsum Exoskeleton Create Sustainable Living in Arid Environments
Anup Menon Krishnan
Integrating a vertical axis wind turbine into a robust gypsum exoskeleton, this sustainable residence in the UAE transforms renewable energy into a vital resource while providing a flexible living environment that meets contemporary needs.
uae residential sustainability energy water desalination wind solar flexibility cultural
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Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces

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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial
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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
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