Inhabited Mud - Generative Earthen Housing

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Organization Overview

Honoring Taos Pueblo's earthen architecture, Inhabited Mud utilizes robotic
3D printing and generative AI to create highly customizable, low-carbon
housing. The site-sourced design integrates three adaptable elements: a
climate-responsive exterior mud wall, an interior service spine, and
lightweight, movable sawdust pods that evolve with users' needs.
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Award

Finalist

Category

2026 Unbuilt

Project Team

Submitting Firm: Qiu + Fu
Architects: Shenglu Qiu, Zhongyuan Fu