11Runner-upAnother Way to AccompanyWe apply yarn structure to our design as an innovation. Through this design, we want to convey that : the death of our loved ones doesn't mean the end. They become the air we breathe, the scenery in our eyes, the shade in summer, the fragrant smell and the eternal power in our hearts. Don't be so sad. Their departure is just another way to stay with us.
12Nano Nest I Vast EgoThis is a house located in TABAS, IRAN. The concept is how tiny spaces were managed for living in old style houses and how they used natural elements for making better life style. In addition, how to respond modern life style needs such as privacy and family connections.
26Amakan HouseLocated at the center of the village with a unique culture, the lively place of Sawang Calero, Cebu City, Philippines. Inspired by a traditional material, an indigenous versatile material, durable, and sturdy an outer skin of the building gives it a modern tropical vibe.
9Form Follows ClimateMy design uses three similarly shaped buildings graduated in height and differentiated by green play areas. A wooden wall serving as a physical barrier to the street clearly defines the buildings as one entity. The double pitched roof resembles a family home rendering the design welcoming towards children while making use of its climatic advantages.
47Concept of the green crecheWe designed a creche for 100 children, that is answear to actual climate problems. Our goal has been a development of idea that conncects form and function of the building with respect of envinroment's sources.
46Kid's Heaven DaycareOur chosen location is in Yazd, Iran, which has a hot and arid climate, so the architectural design needed to reflect the extreme conditions of the location. The conditions include high temperature difference between day and night, as well as extreme temperature differences between summer and winter. The area is also prone to draught.
5सहारा (SAHAARA) // DAYCARE FACILITYसहारा (pronounced as 'sahaara') is a climate responsive daycare facility in polar region.
75Institutional Excellence AwardFlower of the DesertChoosing arid climate and Following Biomimetic design, we came to across a plant that lives in the Namibia desert, Welwitschia which is extremely sustainable in Arid areas and lives about 1000 to 1500 years. The unusual form of this plant keeps the soil under the plant cool and moist. The thick leaves lay on the sand surface and prevent wind erosion aswell.
1ORACLEORACLE acts as a mediator between you and the planet. It manifests the injustices that we imposed upon our planet in ways that speak to global audiences. It speaks of a message that time is running out, and the spaces within are carefully crafted to urge to user to leave and put into practice the ideals discovered on their journey.
36Editor's ChoiceAn Urban ForestCities need to re-born and be alive, to make the world better again. Forest in town means that other forests can grow in town and each can make the place all living creatures can find a relationship. From Tewahedo tradition of the chapel in the forest we found the inspiration and a proof that this relationship is still possible and we should never forget.
47Healing TreesHealing Trees was conceived as a new connection between humans, Koalas and existing nature. A healing place filled with light and greenery, encourages a spirit of involvement, co-creation and collaboration.
20Editor's Choicekoala hEaven The focus of the project is to create a building, which, by being harmonically integrated in the existing natural landscape, allows either visitors, staff or koalas to immerse in nature.
