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Charred Wooden Shingles and Green Roofs Define A New Approach to Affordable Housing
Charred Wooden Shingles and Green Roofs Define A New Approach to Affordable Housing
Jiale Tang
With its charred wooden shingles and extensive green roofs, this architectural endeavor transforms affordable housing in Berlin into a model of sustainability and community connection.
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Charred Timber Facade and Elevated Community Hub Merging Traditional Design With Modern Aesthetics
Charred Timber Facade and Elevated Community Hub Merging Traditional Design With Modern Aesthetics
Bernardo Aguilar leon
With a charred timber facade that harmonizes with its rural surroundings, this elevated structure serves as a dynamic community hub, inviting engagement and interaction while offering sweeping vistas of the landscape.
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Crescent-Shaped Lodging Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber Panels with Atmospheric Water Harvesting
Crescent-Shaped Lodging Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber Panels with Atmospheric Water Harvesting
Ayman Emaira, Alia Amer, Basel Aboubakr, Rana Khaled
Crafted from locally sourced date palm timber and designed with a graceful crescent form, the lodging seamlessly blends with the desert landscape while employing innovative moisture capture and solar energy systems for an immersive retreat experience.
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Sustainable Retreat Crafted from Larch Wood with Wind Energy Integration
Sustainable Retreat Crafted from Larch Wood with Wind Energy Integration
Francesco Michelis, Mattia Michelis, Anita Sampogna
Constructed from locally sourced larch wood and designed to harness wind energy, these cabins create a serene sanctuary for meditation amidst the tranquility of the forest.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Create a Thoughtful Retreat Embedded in Nature
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Create a Thoughtful Retreat Embedded in Nature
Alberto Carbonell, Marina Bonet
Crafted from charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design harmoniously blends with its surroundings to serve as a serene retreat for personal reflection and rejuvenation.
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Spiral Structure Featuring Sustainable Glass and Charred Wooden Shingles in Urban Integration
Spiral Structure Featuring Sustainable Glass and Charred Wooden Shingles in Urban Integration
Florencia Maggi, Florencia tatiana Gomez
With a twisting form adorned in charred wooden shingles and expansive glass facades, this vertical ecosystem redefines urban living by seamlessly integrating sustainable energy solutions and vibrant community spaces.
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Wind-Responsive Cabins Featuring Wire Mesh and Steel Structures for Communal Retreats
Wind-Responsive Cabins Featuring Wire Mesh and Steel Structures for Communal Retreats
Takako Yamauchi, Rika Arai, KEISUKE KOBAYASHI, JIA Lee
Balanced between the ethereal dance of Northern Lights and the gentle sound of wind through wire mesh, these cabins utilize steel and glass to create a harmonious retreat that invites communal interaction with the surrounding Latvian landscape.
latvia cabins tourism housing community wind nature retreat sustainability local culture
Cylindrical Structure Featuring Bamboo Cladding and Geothermal Energy for Outdoor Retreat
Cylindrical Structure Featuring Bamboo Cladding and Geothermal Energy for Outdoor Retreat
Marta Kowalska-Puk, Aleksandra Antkowiak, Zuzanna Sprogis, Katarzyna Królak
Built with a cylindrical form that captures rainwater and features bamboo cladding, the structure harnesses geothermal energy to provide a sustainable retreat for outdoor adventurers in the Icelandic wilderness.
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Basalt Fabric Graced with Tarp Membrane in a Community-Driven Retreat
Basalt Fabric Graced with Tarp Membrane in a Community-Driven Retreat
Julia Park, Marcelo Boni Albertazzi
Crafted from resilient basalt fabric and protected by a sleek tarp membrane, the design fosters a deep connection with the rugged Ladakh landscape, offering a sustainable retreat for exploration and community engagement.
ladakh retreat sustainability cabins community wind natural eco-friendly exploration resilience
Cubic Design Featuring Cellular Glass and Sheep’s Wool for Sustainable Cabin Living
Cubic Design Featuring Cellular Glass and Sheep’s Wool for Sustainable Cabin Living
FRANCO CARNICELLI, SILVIO PACATI, Mariagrazia Bergamini, Giorgio Alberto Casilli
Cubic forms crafted from cellular glass and insulated with sheep’s wool create a sustainable haven for trekkers seeking comfort and connection in Iceland's rugged landscape.
iceland cabins trekking sustainable landscape community insulation wind energy comfort
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Comprise Sustainable Cliffside Retreat
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Comprise Sustainable Cliffside Retreat
Marco oscar Barzaghi
Built upon a unique tree foundation, this sustainable retreat utilizes charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber to create a harmonious living space that seamlessly integrates with the cliffside landscape.
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Harnessing Wind with Eco Membranes and Reinforced Concrete in a Sustainable High-Rise
Harnessing Wind with Eco Membranes and Reinforced Concrete in a Sustainable High-Rise
Esteban Poveda, Fiorella Granda Granda
Harnessing the persistent winds of Wellington, the skyscraper integrates advanced water filtration systems and eco membranes to create a sustainable living environment for the community.
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Sustainable Design With Interlocking Plywood and Natural Ventilation in a Nature Reserve Setting
Sustainable Design With Interlocking Plywood and Natural Ventilation in a Nature Reserve Setting
Nam Vu, Saif Aletriby
Emphasizing natural ventilation through an innovative use of interlocking plywood, the design harmoniously integrates into the surrounding landscape, serving as an educational gallery and observatory within a nature reserve.
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Energy-Generating Windows and Recyclable Materials Shape a Compact Retreat in Nature
Energy-Generating Windows and Recyclable Materials Shape a Compact Retreat in Nature
Aleksandar Boyadzhiev, Yoanna Petrova
With energy-generating windows that seamlessly blend reflective design with sustainability, this compact retreat offers a modern refuge that prioritizes ecological sensitivity while ensuring a strong connection to its natural environment.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Enrich Community Spaces Within a Wind-Resistant Design
Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Enrich Community Spaces Within a Wind-Resistant Design
Benoît Simonnet
Crafted with cross-laminated timber panels and designed to withstand strong winds, this residence seamlessly merges sustainability with modern living in a harmonious community space.
residential sustainability community private wood concrete landscape wind energy water
Harnessing Wind Energy Through Gyroscopic Turbines and Reinforced Concrete in a Hyperbolic Skyscraper
Harnessing Wind Energy Through Gyroscopic Turbines and Reinforced Concrete in a Hyperbolic Skyscraper
Ismail Rifaat, Raghad Al gaood
Utilizing a hyperbolic form and integrated gyroscopic turbines, this skyscraper not only captures wind energy but also redefines urban functionality through its mixed-use spaces and sustainable materials.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Local Timber Create a Mythology-Inspired Community Shelter
Charred Wooden Shingles and Local Timber Create a Mythology-Inspired Community Shelter
Arjun Rathi, Manasvi Mehta, Siddhant Jhadhav
Inspired by Latvian mythology, the harmony of charred wooden shingles and local timber culminates in a welcoming shelter for travelers, seamlessly blending sustainability with cultural heritage.
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Corten Steel Shelter Featuring Modular Design and Wind Energy Integration for Trekking Communities
Corten Steel Shelter Featuring Modular Design and Wind Energy Integration for Trekking Communities
Lukas Beyerle
Constructed with weathering corten steel and incorporating a wind turbine for energy generation, this modular shelter offers a sustainable retreat for trekkers amidst Iceland's rugged landscape.
iceland shelter sustainability modular wind trekking corten community energy nature
Framing Nature With Angular Concrete Shelters and Sustainable Timber Elements
Framing Nature With Angular Concrete Shelters and Sustainable Timber Elements
Nelson Larroque
An angular concrete structure framed by expansive windows and complemented by sustainable timber elements offers a serene retreat that seamlessly integrates with the Icelandic landscape, creating an immersive dwelling for nature enthusiasts.
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Elliptical Stone Shelters Designed for Wind Resilience in Remote Mountain Environments
Elliptical Stone Shelters Designed for Wind Resilience in Remote Mountain Environments
Tim Daniel Battelino, Lilit Poghosyan
An elliptical stone structure crafted to withstand the harsh Himalayan winds, this eco-friendly shelter integrates local materials and renewable energy solutions to provide a sustainable living space for its inhabitants.
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