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Buoyant Shelter Crafted from Polycarbonate Panels and Natural Timber Emphasizing Sustainable Living
Buoyant Shelter Crafted from Polycarbonate Panels and Natural Timber Emphasizing Sustainable Living
Claudio Arce, Mario Quiroz, Esperanza Gebrie, Ignacio Inostroza
Crafted with buoyant floats and transparent polycarbonate panels, this shelter merges sustainable living with innovative design in a circular form that harmonizes with its natural water setting.
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Buoyant Foundations of Biophilic Design Enhanced by Eco-Materials and Natural Wood Finishes
Buoyant Foundations of Biophilic Design Enhanced by Eco-Materials and Natural Wood Finishes
Bochuan Zheng, Fenghe Liao, Haochen Meng
Built upon buoyant foundations with an emphasis on biophilic design and enhanced through eco-materials and natural wood finishes, the structure redefines urban living by seamlessly integrating residential spaces with the surrounding waterfront environment.
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Buoyant Living Spaces Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Wooden Shingles
Buoyant Living Spaces Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Wooden Shingles
Constance Jacquemin, Zoé Brouquier
Elevated above rising water levels, the design utilizes cross-laminated timber and charred wooden shingles to create resilient living spaces that harmonize with their ecological surroundings.
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Floating Habitat Crafted From Recycled Plastic and Solar-Integrated Composite Panels
Floating Habitat Crafted From Recycled Plastic and Solar-Integrated Composite Panels
Junxian Poon
Crafted entirely from recycled plastic and integrated with solar panels, this floating habitat not only tackles environmental challenges but also offers a resilient and sustainable living solution in aquatic environments.
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Rainwater Harvesting Tower With Green Wall Integration in Sustainable Timber Community
Rainwater Harvesting Tower With Green Wall Integration in Sustainable Timber Community
Sebastian Lee, Tun han Fu, Yu hong Tham
A rainwater harvesting tower adorned with a vibrant green wall anchors a community designed around sustainable living, where natural wood finishes complement organic farming practices and promote a holistic approach to daily life.
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Floating Concrete Structure With Integrated Plywood Furnishings Along Riverbank
Floating Concrete Structure With Integrated Plywood Furnishings Along Riverbank
Levente Balasko, Tilla Pálinkás-szűcs, Gábor Houchard, Réka Szatmári
Utilizing a unique floating concrete design, this eco-friendly residence integrates custom plywood furnishings and harnesses river energy through a thoughtful waterwheel system, exemplifying a functional and sustainable living solution.
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Modular Floating Units Crafted From Durable Composite Materials Promoting Coastal Resilience
Modular Floating Units Crafted From Durable Composite Materials Promoting Coastal Resilience
Cheng-yang Huang, William Chandra, Yu-Hsi Lin
Modular hexagonal units crafted from eco-friendly materials rise and fall with tide changes, creating a resilient coastal community designed for sustainable living.
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Corten-Clad Retreat Emphasizing Geometric Shapes Amidst a Natural Landscape
Corten-Clad Retreat Emphasizing Geometric Shapes Amidst a Natural Landscape
Flavia Zaffora, Fabio tommy Pellizzer
Emphasizing a Corten steel exterior that harmonizes with the natural topography, the design embodies fluid geometry while providing a versatile space for community interaction and personal reflection.
river shelter contemporary corten natural landscape resilience community concrete transparency
Sustainable Living Elevated by Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Floating Gardens
Sustainable Living Elevated by Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Floating Gardens
Marcin Trzaska, Julia Bauer, Barbara Bech
Elevated above water on a floating foundation and framed with warm cross-laminated timber panels, this innovative residential space merges ecological harmony with modern living.
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Buoyant Housing Solutions Crafted From Shipping Containers in a Sustainable Waterfront Community
Buoyant Housing Solutions Crafted From Shipping Containers in a Sustainable Waterfront Community
Z. Sunderland, John Durkee
Constructed from repurposed shipping containers and designed for buoyancy, the project transforms the San Francisco waterfront into a vibrant residential community that addresses the urgent need for affordable housing.
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Bamboo Roofing and Hydroponic Gardens in a Floating Sustainable Home
Bamboo Roofing and Hydroponic Gardens in a Floating Sustainable Home
Iris Li, Linda Zhou
With its bamboo roofing and innovative hydroponic gardens, the floating home seamlessly integrates sustainable living into a resilient design, offering a tranquil retreat in Kanchanaburi, Thailand.
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Curvilinear Pavilion Crafted With Laminated Timber Overlooking Flathead Lake
Curvilinear Pavilion Crafted With Laminated Timber Overlooking Flathead Lake
Ned Halling, Bobi Jo Lingle, Ian Tanninen, Hannah Hillberry
Emphasizing curvilinear forms and crafted from laminated timber, the pavilion harmoniously integrates with its picturesque lakeside setting while serving as a versatile space for community gatherings and recreation.
montana pavilion community recreation nature sustainability wood lake public gathering
Charred Wooden Elevation Designed for Adaptive Waterfront Living
Charred Wooden Elevation Designed for Adaptive Waterfront Living
Bruno Leruste
Embodying a charred wooden elevation designed to rise above fluctuating water levels, this residential structure seamlessly integrates sustainable materials and innovative engineering to create a harmonious living space on the waterfront.
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Gyrostabilized Floating Units With Transparent Facades and Adaptive Living Spaces
Gyrostabilized Floating Units With Transparent Facades and Adaptive Living Spaces
Hyeseon Lee, Yejin Rim, Ju hyun Bae, Seokha Seokha
Floating units equipped with gyrostabilizers and surrounded by transparent facades redefine adaptive living, providing a resilient community space in response to rising sea levels.
floating housing modular sustainability community resilience coastal innovation urban refuge
Charred Wooden Shingles And Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Embrace Water-Adjacent Living
Charred Wooden Shingles And Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Embrace Water-Adjacent Living
Marco Sbrogio
With a distinctive façade of charred wooden shingles and thoughtfully designed cross-laminated timber panels, the residence harmoniously blends with its lakeside environment while providing flexible living spaces enhanced by sustainable technologies.
residential sustainability modular wood lakefront flexible self-sufficient nature adaptable living
Amphibious Shelter Crafted From Locally Sourced Wood With Solar-Powered Resilience
Amphibious Shelter Crafted From Locally Sourced Wood With Solar-Powered Resilience
Huy Bui
Elevated on stilts and constructed with locally sourced wood, this amphibious microhome integrates solar power and a flexible layout to provide resilient living solutions for flood-prone communities.
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Floating Shelters With Galvanized Steel Hulls And Sustainable Wooden Interiors
Floating Shelters With Galvanized Steel Hulls And Sustainable Wooden Interiors
Daniella Leal
With its buoyant design and galvanized steel hull, this microhome adapts seamlessly to flood-prone environments while providing a secure, sustainable living space for its inhabitants.
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Floating Habitat Crafted from Sustainable Wooden Panels and Solar Energy Solutions
Floating Habitat Crafted from Sustainable Wooden Panels and Solar Energy Solutions
Jovana Stefanović, Viktorija Čeliković, Željko Mijušković, Nikola Stanišić
Built on a buoyant structure utilizing custom solar panels and wooden sandwich panels, this residence redefines urban living along the waterways of Belgrade, offering a harmonious blend of sustainability and community engagement.
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Floating Community Units Constructed with Cross-Laminated Timber and Integrated Hydroponic Gardens
Floating Community Units Constructed with Cross-Laminated Timber and Integrated Hydroponic Gardens
Frank Mei, Fagun Mishra
Constructed using buoyant modular units and cross-laminated timber, this innovative housing solution integrates hydroponic gardens to create a self-sustaining community resilient to rising sea levels.
vietnam housing floating sustainability community modular environment adaptable urban flooding
Floating Homes With Reinforced Concrete Bases and Green Roofs for Coastal Living
Floating Homes With Reinforced Concrete Bases and Green Roofs for Coastal Living
Anahita Dasgupta, Douglas Tsui, Emad Abdulwajid, Mayuki Sasagawa
Renowned for its buoyant concrete foundations and lush green roofs, this architectural endeavor embodies sustainable living in a floating community designed to adapt to rising sea levels.
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The Architect’s Stair

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MICROHOME

MICROHOME
Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction
100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
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Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge
Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €
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Prize 50,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
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Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a €100,000 prize
100,000€ Prize / 2025 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 €
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 11 September 2025
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The Architect’s Stair
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The Architect’s Stair
Take a step and make a statement!
Take a step and make a statement! Edition #2 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 26 June 2025
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
Design a safe and supportive space to those struggling with a terminal illness
Edition #5 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 10,000 €
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 9 July 2025
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Concrete Pavilion
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Concrete Pavilion
Design a concrete pavilion
Edition #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 9 July 2025
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Museum of Emotions
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Museum of Emotions
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Edition #7 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Prize Monetary award
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Final registration deadline 10 July 2025
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Design affordable housing for Denver
Affordable Housing Series 19th Edition ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
The Architect's Chair
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The Architect's Chair

Take a seat and make a statement!
Take a seat and make a statement! Edition #4 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces
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Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces

Choose a site—used, abandoned, or forgotten—anywhere in the world, and give it a new purpose
ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
Howard Waterfall Retreat
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Howard Waterfall Retreat
Design a house near an iconic waterfall in the USA
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Prize Monetary award
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Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
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Kinderspace
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Kinderspace
Design a kindergarten of tomorrow
Architecture for Children’s Development #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
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.
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 10 September 2025
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