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Architecture students
Read a site, test its climate response, then turn research into a design brief.
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Study human dimensions, timber joinery, sound and construction details.
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Small 9 m² mobile coffee/food kiosk evaluating ergonomic clearances, natural shading, and modular assembly.
Organic bamboo structure exploring joinery, tension cables, and tropical daylight filtration.
2-level single-occupant creative studio studying spatial proportion, natural lighting, and site topography.
Modern interpretation of Philippine ancestral house with passive cross-ventilation (ventanillas), high ceilings, and deep eaves.
Community primary health facility compliant with BP 344 universal accessibility and DOH standards.
Sustainable beach eco-resort utilizing local thatch, reclaimed timber, and rainwater harvesting.
5-story low-cost walk-up condominium community with communal courtyards and rainwater catchment.
High-efficiency transport interchange resolving pedestrian circulation, passenger queuing, and vehicle drop-offs.
Multi-building educational complex featuring auditorium, science labs, and typhoon-resilient framing.
24-story commercial tower featuring double-skin glass curtain wall, sky gardens, and basement parking.
Hospital complex with strict aseptic zoning (surgical theatre, ICU, triage) compliant with DOH licensing guidelines.
Complete 30-sheet blueprint package including structural centerline, joinery schedules, toilet/kitchen blowups, and reflected ceiling plans.
Terminal design incorporating long-span steel space frames, smart baggage handling, and solar microgrid.
Stilt-elevated storm-surge-resistant civic fortress in Leyte capable of sheltering 3,000 typhoon evacuees.
Landmark cultural institution with subterranean gallery vaults, acoustic performance hall, and sculpted indigenous plazas.
Exploration of solids and voids, light shafts, and scale for a craftsperson retreat.
Design focusing on shade ergonomics, queue management, and robust vernacular materials.
Single-family bungalow utilizing passive solar stack ventilation, jali screens, and verandahs.
Climate-responsive school built with CSEB (Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks) and vaulted brick roofs.
Urban housing complex for 300 families balancing privacy, vehicular separation, and shared green corridors.
Multi-specialty hospital with zoning separation between OPD, IPD, emergency trauma, and waste handling.
Seamless integration of metro rail concourse, feeder bus bays, commercial towers, and pedestrian flyovers.
Complete set of 40 structural/architectural sheets ready for municipal submission and on-site contractor execution.
Terminal thesis incorporating parametric tensile roofs, energy-plus systems, and 50,000 daily passenger transit flows.
Major cultural complex demonstrating acoustical geometry, thermal mass stone envelopes, and open amphitheaters.
CNC-milled timber pavilion testing robotic fabrication and light shadow casting.
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) urban collective housing with rooftop farming and passive solar glazing.
Complete integration of structure, MEP ducting, fire egress, and facade thermal performance.
60-story biophilic skyscraper incorporating kinetic solar facades and vertical sky-parks.
Speculative architectural defense addressing coastal inundation and resilient marine communities.
Timber and cast bronze pavilion exploring atmospheric weathering on the River Thames edge.
High-density brick urban infill housing incorporating ground-floor craft makerspaces.
Comprehensive institutional building with full acoustic, structural and Part B fire safety analysis.
Low-carbon post-industrial manufacturing facility investigating robotic timber disassembly.
Landmark ecological thesis exploring mycelium biomaterials, bio-receptive concrete, and urban re-wilding.
Temporary warming shelter on frozen waterways testing passive solar gain and wind barriers.
12-story hybrid CLT and glue-laminated timber apartment building compliant with BC Energy Step Code.
Permafrost-elevated aerodynamic facility designed for extreme blizzard thermal resilience and cultural exchange.
Precision timber joinery structure testing European oak joints and structural minimalism.
Ultra-low-energy residential courtyard building meeting strict GEG 2024 and Passivhaus criteria.
Adaptive transformation of a historic industrial coal warehouse using 100% demountable dry-joint assemblies.
Fire-resistant concrete and non-combustible steel community pavilion with ember-proof shutters.
Narrow-lot sustainable townhouse development utilizing cross-ventilation and communal rooftop solar.
Curved ram-earth and kinetic timber structure integrated with tidal wetlands and Indigenous meeting grounds.
Computational parametric mashrabiya screen testing thermal comfort in 45°C ambient desert heat.
Modern residential villa utilizing geothermal earth-pipe cooling and traditional wind-catchers.
45-story tower incorporating automated solar-tracking louvers and internal sky-gardens.
Next-generation supersonic transport terminal powered by desert solar farms and vacuum tubes.
Typhoon-resilient boat landing terminal built on stepped concrete piers adapting to monsoon tidal shifts.
Dual-purpose elevated educational facility serving as emergency storm shelter for coastal fishing villages.
Urban renewal of historic Mughal riverfront trading quarters integrating pedestrian markets and water taxis.
Minimalist wooden framework using interlocking mortise and tenon joinery without metallic nails.
3-story residential jewel on a tight 40 m² urban footprint maximizing vertical light wells and subterranean rooms.
Mass-timber tower with seismic pendulum core and automated floodgates for Tokyo Bay tsunami mitigation.
Tropical shade pavilion exploring ceramic cobogós for filtered daylighting and natural cross-ventilation.
Lightweight steel shelter and community bus stop designed for tropical rainstorms.
Exposed reinforced concrete home utilizing internal gardens, deep cantilevered eaves, and brise-soleil.
Neighborhood community facility featuring rammed earth and permeable brick paving.
Multi-family social housing complex reconnecting hillside communities with public stairways, daycares, and micro-markets.
Intermodal transit facility with long-span curved metal roofing and high-volume pedestrian circulation.
Multifunctional sports, theatre, and community workshop center inspired by Lina Bo Bardi’s SESC Pompéia.
Complete technical detailing of hospital ward layout, acoustic insulation, and clean-air zoning.
Terminal undergraduate thesis regenerating degraded riverbanks with bioswales, flood retention wetlands, and pedestrian walkways.
Adaptive reuse of industrial warehouses into an energy-positive creative campus with mass timber additions.
Lightweight timber and metal viewpoint pavilion sited on the riverside promenade studying horizon lines.
Compact dual-height workspace with north-facing natural illumination and brick floor plates.
Contemporary single-family home on standard 8.66m Buenos Aires lot featuring exposed brick vaults and shaded courtyards.
Public neighborhood library emphasizing acoustic comfort, natural ventilation, and accessible ground access.
8-story residential block with green balconies, double skin masonry screening, and rooftop common terrace.
Campus combining technical workshops, sports hall, and community park integrating into the urban street fabric.
High-density mixed-use office tower with structural diagrid and sustainable greywater recycling systems.
Comprehensive construction blueprint set including structural plans, carpentry schedules, and wet area details.
Masterplan and terminal architectural project transforming abandoned docklands into a cultural district with climate resilience.
200-bed regional hospital balancing high-tech medical flows, passive lighting, and therapeutic courtyards.
Contemporary tea pavilion combining CNC-milled timber joints with traditional Chinese spatial sequences.
Spiral wooden observation structure studying viewing angles, daylighting, and delicate landscape touch.
Passive solar courtyard home utilizing gray brick masonry, cold alleys (冷巷), and internal rainwater pond.
Child-scaled learning village with looping ramps, playful courtyards, and sun-lit activity halls.
Sports complex featuring long-span cable-stayed steel roof structure and natural smoke evacuation louvers.
30-story transit-oriented tower balancing retail street frontage, fire refuge floors, and high-speed elevator banks.
Mega-infrastructure hub integrating bullet-train platforms, metro interchange, and elevated public green decks.
Modern hospital compliant with GB 50016 fire standards, separating outpatient, inpatient, and infectious triage corridors.
Comprehensive graduation thesis featuring zero-carbon parametric timber envelope, BIPV solar facade, and jury defense.
Transforming historic steel mills into an ecological creative arts park with soil remediation and public plazas.
Small desert shelter analyzing solar geometry, perforated claustra shading, and natural downdraft cooling.
Dual-level ceramicist studio incorporating passive north lighting and local limestone construction.
Courtyard house inspired by traditional Casbah architecture, with central water fountain, thick stone walls, and rooftop terrace.
Primary rural health clinic incorporating rammed-earth walls and passive cross-ventilation.
Mid-rise residential neighborhood with shaded pedestrian alleyways, courtyards, and seismic shear wall cores.
Community cultural center featuring a 250-seat acoustic auditorium, exhibition hall, and public plaza.
Urban transport hub resolving passenger bus circulation, solar canopy roofing, and park-and-ride facilities.
Exhaustive working drawings including foundation plans, expansion joints under RPA 99, and joinery schedules.
Terminal master’s thesis developing an autonomous solar research facility combatting desertification in the Biskra / Ouargla oasis.
Metropolitan redevelopment project transforming obsolete port basins into maritime museum, botanical gardens, and tram station.
Reversible lightweight steel-and-wood shelter protecting archaeological ruins without puncturing Roman masonry.
Detailed measured survey and ortho-photogrammetric drawing of historic Renaissance facade and courtyard.
Terraced stone residence responding to Mediterranean topography and olive grove terraces.
Civic reading hall inserted into a historic urban perimeter block with courtyard daylighting.
Nearly Zero-Energy Building (NZEB) apartment block featuring timber-concrete hybrid slab and external louvers.
Technical construction detailing resolving thermal bridges, window head/sill waterproof joints, and ventilated rainscreens.
Adaptive reuse of a decommissioned monastery into a municipal school of music and public exhibition cloister.
Masterplan reclaiming decommissioned railway yards into an ecological park with student housing.
Master thesis proposing an amphibious, flood-resilient oceanic observatory in the Venetian lagoon.
State-of-the-art regional hospital integrating bio-climatic atrium gardens and flexible pandemic surge capacity.
Small public viewpoint pavilion in Paris exploring bio-based timber joinery and minimal site footprint.
Single-family house on a hillside studying level changes, cross ventilation, and morning light.
Timber-frame apartment building complying with French RE2020 low-carbon footprint and bioclimatic loggias.
Primary school designed with permeable asphalt-free schoolyard, green roof, and natural timber cladding.
Public library and community makerspace integrating large-span glued-laminated timber beams and double-height reading voids.
Sports complex optimizing north daylighting, acoustic baffles, and robust local masonry.
Urban renewal of railway repair shops into social housing, incubator studios, and community micro-farming.
Technical construction detailing of curtain walls, waterproofing membranes, and acoustic decoupling slabs.
Terminal Master thesis addressing sea-level rise and floodplain resilience with amphibious architecture.
Modern hospital complex balancing bioclimatic convalescence gardens with sterile operating theater suites.
Cantilevered concrete and local limestone pavilion framing coastal views and providing shade.
Timber vaulted shelter for pilgrims with communal hearth and natural stone flooring.
Passive Mediterranean villa utilizing lime plaster, terracotta tile screens, and central water basin.
Public community hall inserted between party walls with exposed ceramic acoustic vaults.
Apartment block with passive solar balconies, communal laundry terrace, and rainwater cistern.
Large-span laminated timber portal frames spanning a 30m municipal competition pool.
High-speed transit interchange with structural space-truss roof and subterranean commuter concourses.
Full architectural and structural working drawings package with detailed CTE compliance matrices.
Subterranean gravity-fed winery integrated into vineyard hillside with rammed earth construction.
250-bed hospital optimizing clean-air circulation, structural base isolation, and therapeutic lightwells.
Monolithic colored masonry pavilion framing Mexican daylight and water reflections.
Compact steel and volcanic stone (recinto) tourist pavilion for historic plaza zócalos.
Passive rammed-earth residence utilizing cross-ventilation, shaded porticoes, and rainwater cisterns.
Community gathering space built with exposed red brick lattices (celosías) and courtyards.
6-story apartment building designed for CDMX soft soil zone with shear walls, friction piles, and communal garden.
Neighborhood clinic with aseptic consultation zones, shaded waiting portico, and wheelchair accessibility.
Cultural campus combining 350-seat acoustic theatre, exhibition galleries, and landscaped open-air amphitheatre.
Detailed construction blueprint package with structural foundation piles, beam schedules, and MEP coordination.
Terminal undergraduate thesis proposing an off-grid ecological research lab in Baja California powered by solar microgrids.
Metro and Cablebús interchange integrating market stalls, community library, and elevated public walkways.