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Adaptive Home Featuring High-Performance Glass and Local Hardwood Integration

Author:
Patricia Raquel Paredes Mendez
Adaptive Home Featuring High-Performance Glass and Local Hardwood Integration

Project in-detail

Showcasing an advanced rainwater management system alongside an external façade of stone cladding and prefabricated wood, the residence emphasizes sustainability and efficient living through its modular design.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes cross-laminated timber panels for enhanced structural stability and sustainability.
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles for improved weather resistance and aesthetic appeal.
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Features a bent A-frame design that maximizes interior space and natural light.
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Integrates a rainwater harvesting system to promote water conservation.
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Employs high-performance glazing to optimize energy efficiency and thermal comfort.

### Project Overview
Located in an evolving suburb, the House of the Future is a contemporary residential structure that effectively combines modular design principles with sustainability-focused methodologies. The intent of this project is to create a functional living environment that adapts to the diverse needs of modern families while addressing pressing environmental concerns.

### Modular Design and Adaptability
The architectural approach emphasizes a modular design, allowing for versatile spatial configurations that can evolve as family structures and lifestyles change over time. The open-plan layout fosters connectivity among living spaces, encouraging interaction while also creating adaptable private quarters, designed for comfort and privacy. Outdoor terraces and landscaped areas enhance the overall livability, promoting leisure and engagement with nature.

### Material Selection for Sustainability
Careful consideration was given to material choices, which reflect a commitment to sustainability and aesthetic coherence. Local hardwoods are utilized for structural and finishing elements, while prefabricated wood components streamline construction and reduce waste. High-performance windows ensure energy efficiency, and stone cladding contributes both to thermal mass and visual appeal. Additionally, innovative roofing systems with double layers provide enhanced insulation and facilitate rainwater collection, supporting the project’s ecological objectives.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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Competition organisers

The MICROHOME 10 competition invites participants to submit visionary designs for off-grid, modular microhomes that push the limits of sustainable, small-scale living. Organised by Buildner in partnership with Kingspan and Hapi Homes, this tenth edition sets the challenge of designing a dwelling for two people within a maximum floor area of 25 m², encouraging bold solutions adaptable to any urban or rural location. The competition continues Buildner’s mission to foster innovative approaches to compact, energy-efficient housing that can address pressing global challenges.

This year’s edition offers a generous total prize fund of €100,000, including the Kingspan Award for designs that integrate high-performance Kingspan products and the Hapi Homes Award for a project selected for real-world construction. In addition to cash prizes, the winners gain international exposure through Buildner’s media partnerships, publications, and a dedicated MICROHOME magazine, further amplifying their ideas to the wider architectural community.

Key dates for MICROHOME 10 include the closing date for registration on 25 September 2025, the submission deadline on 29 October 2025 (11:59 p.m. London time), and the announcement of winners on 9 December 2025. These milestones ensure participants have clear timelines to develop and present their concepts, with early registration discounts available to support students and emerging designers worldwide.

MICROHOME

Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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