2025 | Student

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

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Entrant Company

Ruiting Xu and Yunjun Gong

Category

Architectural Design - Sustainable Living / Green 

Client's Name

Southern California Institute of Architecture

Country / Region

United States

Fast-Slow Efficiency Flow: A Sustainable Vision of Tomorrow

This project integrates advanced green technologies and biophilic design principles to create a prototype for sustainable living. By merging architectural innovation with natural systems, it achieves a harmonious balance between function, aesthetics, and ecology.

The design features an innovative energy system that combines pedestrian kinetic energy harvesting and solar power. Footpaths embedded with kinetic tiles convert walking pressure into electricity, while solar panels on the façade and rooftop supply clean, renewable energy. Together, these technologies form a self-sustaining energy cycle that powers the structure efficiently.

To enhance environmental quality, the project seamlessly intertwines architecture and landscape. Natural elements such as greenery and water features are integrated to create a healthier, more comfortable environment, while contributing to energy efficiency and user well-being.

Central to the concept is the "fast-slow efficiency flow," which ensures smooth transitions between active and tranquil spaces. This design philosophy optimizes movement and enhances the user experience, achieving a balance between dynamic functionality and serene aesthetics.

By addressing the challenges of sustainability and urban living, this project serves as a model for eco-friendly architectural innovation, paving the way for a more sustainable and efficient future.

Credits

Yunjun Gong
Ruiting Xu
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