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Green Roots self-sustaining residential complex: food & energy

The self-sustaining residential complex is a regenerative housing model that operates as a Closed Ecological System (CES). Inspired by the biological concept of "Roots," the architecture functions as a living organism where water, renewable energy, and waste circulate in a continuous, self-reliant loop.

The design features modular, expandable housing connected by a central pedestrian spine, all seamlessly integrated into the site's historical agricultural grid. By weaving urban farming and shared communal spaces directly into the residential fabric, the project shifts architecture from a consumptive model to a resilient ecosystem that actively fosters community stewardship, food security, and environmental adaptability.

Location

Baghdad, Iraq

About the Applicant

University of Technology in Baghdad, Department of Architecture, 4th stage student

Project Authors

Shahad Abd Alkarim Mohammed

Images

Shahad Abd Alkarim Mohammed