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Yanci Chen

Microhome

Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Grow Together

Grow Together is a modular micro-housing project that addresses homelessness in Seattle. The design places compact off-grid shelters in residential backyards, offering transitional housing close to established neighborhoods. Each unit measures 3,000 by 6,000 millimeters and is built from cross-laminated timber and recycled steel for rapid assembly. Solar panels, rainwater filtration and composting toilets support self-sufficiency. Shared greenhouses and flexible communal spaces host gardening and skill-building programs. The layout protects privacy while encouraging social reintegration.

Ladan Zadfar

Mobile Application

Monday, 7 September 2026

HilfePunkt

Migrating entails grappling with unfamiliar rules, especially without language knowledge. Hilfe Punkt serves as a guiding light, simplifying the path of newcomers by providing different services such as getting appointments and receiving informational updates. Tailored for diverse groups, it breaks language barriers, offering native language support for clear communication with authorities. Crucially, it tailors information based on users' locations. Our mission is swift adaptation, empowering seamless integration.

Eisuke Tachikawa

A Website with Open Designs for Survival

Sunday, 6 September 2026

Olive

Olive is a wiki site that gathers and shares practical knowledge during a disaster. The project was named Olive, derived from the letter O (an emblem of the Japanese national flag) + Live (to live on). Ideas were quickly gathered with help from worldwide, on how to build necessities to survive in affected areas without the supplies. It achieved over one million page views within three weeks. It is still expanding today as a database of disaster countermeasures using collective intelligence.

SUNG HO NAM

Educational Calendar

Saturday, 5 September 2026

Green Challenge 365

Green Challenge 365 is an educational calendar created to encourage the saving of wooden disposable products. The set includes a calendar printed with a bare tree, one leaf-shaped stamp and a green ink pad. One leaf stamp may be added each day when disposable wood items such as paper cups, wooden chopsticks and paper sleeves are avoided. As participation continues, the printed tree fills with green leaves. The growing image shows the time and effort needed to raise a tree. The calendar is distributed to educational institutions without charge.

Mai Al Busairi

Library

Friday, 4 September 2026

Mariam's

Mariam’s Library enriches education for Beit Ras School and the Mwanyanya community in Tanzania. It mirrors Parallel's global welfare commitment. The initiative not only acknowledges the importance of education but also recognizes its potential in shaping lives and communities. The library seamlessly integrates into the educational framework, bridging gaps and paving the way for a brighter future. Its impact extends beyond the confines of a physical space, radiating positivity and igniting a passion for learning that transcends boundaries.

Xiaofang Su

Trash Sorting App

Thursday, 3 September 2026

Recylist

Recyclist is an innovative app designed to navigate the complexities of trash sorting policies across different US cities. With a camera for instant item recognition and data analysis, Recyclist provides users with localized recycling tips and guidelines. The app also includes a built-in map feature to easily locate drop-off points for bulky or hazardous waste. Users can also search for specific disposal information, save and bookmark sorting tips tailored to their local waste management rules, and share these tips with others to promote environmentally friendly waste disposal.

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HilfePunkt

Olive

Green Challenge 365

Mariam's

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