Articles Back to all articles Sustainable Architecture How effective is planting trees for carbon offsetting and what are the considerations? Planting trees is a popular method for carbon offsetting, as trees absorb CO2 as they grow, helping to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. However, its effectiveness depends on several factors. The type of trees, the location of planting, and the long-term maintenance of the forest all play crucial roles. It's essential to plant native species that are well-suited to the local environment and to ensure that the area is protected and sustainably managed long-term. Additionally, tree planting should not be seen as a single solution but part of a broader strategy that includes reducing emissions. Concerns like monoculture plantations, displacement of local communities, and biodiversity loss also need to be addressed. When done responsibly and as part of a larger environmental strategy, tree planting can be an effective way to offset carbon. Previous Next Related Products Quick View Thesis Projects Price £99.00 Add to Cart Quick View Unlimited Competitions Price £299.00 Add to Cart Quick View Quarry Site Analysis Price £29.00 Add to Cart Quick View Quarry Competitions Regular Price £189.00 Sale Price £149.00 Add to Cart Quick View Scandinavian Fjords Competitions Regular Price £149.00 Sale Price £119.00 Add to Cart Quick View Scandinavian Fjords Site Analysis Price £29.00 Add to Cart Quick View Empordà Site Analysis Price £29.00 Add to Cart Quick View Empordà Competitions Regular Price £189.00 Sale Price £149.00 Add to Cart Quick View Certificate of Participation Price £5.00 Add to Cart

RETREAT FOR THE BLIND ICELAND WINNERS RETHINKING ARCHITECTURE. CREATING A PLATFORM FOR ARCHITECTS & STUDENTS TO EXPLORE THEIR CREATIVITY 1st Prize 2nd Prize Honourable Mentions Inspiration Gallery USE THIS PROJECT & SITE ANALYSIS FOR YOUR THESIS / UNIVERSITY / PROFESSIONAL PROJECT All of our project briefs and all resources can be used independently or as part of your educational and career progression. University Thesis | University Project | Portfolio Development | Professional Development | Extra-curricular activity No product Add to Cart THE BRIEF Challenge: to design a partly subterranean retreat to connect people with visual impairments with the sensory environment of Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland. Our brief asks for an innovative and creative design focusing on the user experience and connection to the surrounding nature and wildlife with a minimal environmental impact. The partly subterranean structure will give blind and visually impaired people a unique experience with sensory adventures and opportunity to relax and feel at peace. The retreat should be connected to the surroundings through the choice of design and materiality. THE SITE Iceland's unique and unforgettable geography is defined by volcanic mountain peaks and ice fields, with a coastline marked by fjords (deep shafts marked by glaciers) and black beaches. Reynisfjara beach is Iceland's most famous and most visited black volcanic beach, located in the southern part of the island, near the small village of Vik. It is one of the most popular locations in Iceland due to its black sand and its contrast with the white snow and ice in winter, violent waves, and basalt formations. The combination of these factors makes Reynisfjara beach one of the most beautiful examples of Iceland's rough geography. 1st PRIZE Sensory experience Vera Safonova Winner Sau THE WINNING DESIGN SCHEME SENSORY EXPERIENCE ​ ​ Blind people frequently regret about the lack of independence. Simple things such as for example going from one room to another is difficult for them. My basic concern as a future architect is to solve this problem and simplify spatial orientation for the blind. In order for people with this feature to be able to carry out orientation in the designed environment, the architect should fill the premises with information that can be considered by the remaining 4 channels of perception: auditory, olfactory, taste, tactile. This project main theme is its own system of orientation. The number of rooms can be separate to four logical blocks such as management, hotel, gastro, therapy and spa. You can go from management block to others. There are different kinds of floor materials, smells of plants and bas-relief on the wall for different blocks. Inside the block blind people can go circularly hold on to the wall and read Braille script tablets with descriptions of room function. The shape of room amplify sounds so they will know I advance if someone opens the door. Reynisfjara is a very beautiful place but it also can be interesting sensory experience. My other concern was to amplify feelings that people can experience here. For outside therapy in warm weather there is a form of room that naturally amplifies sounds. People can spend their evenings listening ocean waves, each other, guitar and warm by fire. It is made with larix tree. This plant grows in Iceland and has good physical characteristics that can also amplify sounds. The architect should create such an artificial environment that is accurately functional and understandable by people to orientate, but also can increase the efficiency of process that happens in it. 2nd PRIZE 1st PRIZE Winner 2 WATER RING Yating Kou, Xiao Liu, Bingjie He, Jin Tan To vote for the title of Public Favourite, please click on the link below. Public Favourite Vote HONOURABLE MENTIONS 3 prize Honourable Mention for Architectural Concept THE LOOP Stukalina Angelina, Wasilewski Tikhon, Sarkisova Natalia Honourable Mention for Architectural Concept Visible Lantern / Invisible Centre Sebastian Kawalec, Michał Kogut Honourable Mention for Architectural Detailing LIGHT HOUSE Zubaric Y, Lavrentieva Y, Kizelbash R, Tretyakova E, Konoplitskaya A, Kozlov V, Belets P Honourable Mention for Innovative Technology Braille Lighthouse Keonyeong Jang, Sungmin Kim, You Jin Hwang Available Projects & Site Analyses Quick View Thesis Projects Price £99.00 Add to Cart Quick View Unlimited Competitions Price £299.00 Add to Cart Quick View Quarry Site Analysis Price £29.00 Add to Cart Quick View Quarry Competitions Regular Price £189.00 Sale Price £149.00 Add to Cart Quick View Scandinavian Fjords Competitions Regular Price £149.00 Sale Price £119.00 Add to Cart Quick View Scandinavian Fjords Site Analysis Price £29.00 Add to Cart Quick View Empordà Site Analysis Price £29.00 Add to Cart Quick View Empordà Competitions Regular Price £189.00 Sale Price £149.00 Add to Cart Quick View Certificate of Participation Price £5.00 Add to Cart INSPIRATION GALLERY We are so proud of all the work submitted and the amount of thought given to each of the schemes. 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Articles Back to all articles Architecture Careers Why should I take part in an architecture competition? Participating in an architecture competition offers numerous benefits, regardless of whether you win. It provides an opportunity to showcase your creativity and skills, potentially gaining recognition and publicity. It's a chance to experiment and explore innovative ideas without the usual constraints of a client or budget. Competitions can also be a valuable learning experience, exposing you to new concepts, technologies, and perspectives. They offer a platform to receive feedback from peers and experts, which can be invaluable for professional growth. Additionally, competitions can be a way to build your portfolio and network, connecting you with potential employers or collaborators. Overall, they offer a unique chance to challenge yourself, grow as a professional, and contribute to the broader architectural discourse. Previous Next Related Products Quick View Thesis Projects Price £99.00 Add to Cart Quick View Unlimited Competitions Price £299.00 Add to Cart Quick View Quarry Site Analysis Price £29.00 Add to Cart Quick View Quarry Competitions Regular Price £189.00 Sale Price £149.00 Add to Cart Quick View Scandinavian Fjords Competitions Regular Price £149.00 Sale Price £119.00 Add to Cart Quick View Scandinavian Fjords Site Analysis Price £29.00 Add to Cart Quick View Empordà Site Analysis Price £29.00 Add to Cart Quick View Empordà Competitions Regular Price £189.00 Sale Price £149.00 Add to Cart Quick View Certificate of Participation Price £5.00 Add to Cart

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VOLCANIC ARCHITECTURE REYNISFJARA BLACK BEACHES Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland Architecture Thesis Project ICELAND VOLCANIC ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS Design a Retreat for The Blind and Volcanic Visitor Centre using Iceland's natural thermal waters. For those who experience vision loss, it can be easy to retreat from the world, to stay indoors and avoid unpredictable surroundings. This is an opportunity to explore your creativity and challenge your design skills with an architectural experience that provides a sensory journey and connects those experiencing vision loss to the dramatic setting of Iceland's Black Beaches. competitions Lifetime access to ALL projects. Thesis members receive exclusive lifetime access to ALL our design content: project briefs, premium content, site analysis, certificates of participation, and much more. ​ All access, all projects, one single payment. 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The partly subterranean structure will give blind and visually impaired people a unique experience with sensory adventures and opportunity to relax and feel at peace. The retreat should be connected to the surroundings through the choice of design and materiality. Spa and Art facilities will make use of the natural amenities this site has to offer with thermal and glacial waters, ice, black rock and sand. This project will be accompanied by a written description of the journey through your proposal which can be enjoyed by blind and visually impaired people. All projects will be published and promoted across our global platforms. SITE ANALYSIS, TOPOGRAPHY & PHOTOGRAPHS included in this purchase. 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