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The first man-made structure was a basic shelter built for protection, made from the materials available in the vicinity. In time, these structures became more refined and humans began constructing a widespread built environment.

Now after centuries, humans and their actions have left an irreversible mark on the planet, its resources and its inhabitants. It has led to a depletion of resources, irreversible damage to the environment, pollution, waste generation, and climate change.

How can we as designers re-think this notion for a sustainable future, to set new standards that create an impact? How can buildings today actually be sustainable and climate-responsive while reducing dependence on these systems that are depleting energy and our planet in the long run?

Challenge

The challenge here is to design a public use daycare facility for kids aged 0-7 years living in an urbanscape. The design strategies adapted for this infrastructure must be complacent with any one of the local climates as chosen by the participant. The challenge aims to achieve innovative design techniques for a climate responsive design.

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