3Traditional techniques in contemporary culturesThe thesis intents to study the alternative future of built forms by using traditional elements and techniques by aiding the current building techniques in semi-arid & arid regions. Since the world is progressing rapidly we're borrowing images, techniques that don't respond to our context; this creates a cultural disconnect and increases energy consumption.
12Honorable MentionHustle Hub - Cooperative Emerging CommunitiesThe gregarious nature of the human being is the principal resource, is always easier to achieve the goals as a group, rather than an individual. The proposal's premise is that sharing spaces is an outstanding opportunity for the emergence of undetermined social dynamics that could foster the achievement of hustling youth's goals.
41Eco-ChapelCommunity centre with a forest chapel located on a plot in Bole, Addis ababa, Ethiopia. The chapel is located in the centre of the site, which is also its highest area. This way it is embraced by the forest and protected from the noise and pollution. The community centre is by the entrance of the site.
16Castle Of BluesAfghanistan is one of the most aggressive countries women face The Challenge is to design a Resilience Centre in Qandahar for the widows of Zanabad There are many ethnicities, religions and languages of widows , This cultural and demographic diversity that characterizes widows , be contained under an umbrella which is the traditional Persian house
127People's Choice AwardCompact library run by the communityA modern library has to be more than an information storage, but a new place of unity and development for the community.
10Editor's ChoiceMalalai Kakar CenterResilience is the very key to the Malalai Kakar Centre (MKC), as the primary vision of the project is to create a framework of facilities and architecture that enables resilient living. We believe that in providing a safe base, sheltered from discrimination and assault, a solid foundation for the future can be built.
13Runner-upThe street of life—co-living for elderly“The street is the container of city life and the free space with practical significance.” In this design, we tend to create a community centered on the elderly. We extract some urban space elements (such as shops, squares, terraces, etc.) from the city Temara where the
15The Student Center As A Modular SpaceThe modular wooden structure is simple and compact. It allows to use its functional parts for various demands of the place.
6Editor's ChoiceEarth Made ResidenceThe Earth Made Residence is a unique structure of 36 housing units which are a modern interpretation of a traditional Ghanaian residential compound house. It was important to design an iconic building with a modern, dynamic shape which is completely made out of the earth, so it becomes visible evidence that earthen architecture can be attractive.
4WinnerSWAHILI HERITAGE HUBSwahili Heritage Hub has to become something more and give this something to local community. Created space should be dedicated to learn, relax and encourage use of the facility not only during main events but also beyond them. Traditional houses, urban structure, materials, finishing, colors and ornaments were implemented in the design with modern touch.
