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.
Baghdad, Iraq
University of Technology in Baghdad, Department of Architecture, 4th stage student
Shahad Abd Alkarim Mohammed
Shahad Abd Alkarim Mohammed