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Adobe Walls and Thatch Roofs Creating Harmonious Living Spaces With Integrated Green Elements

Author:
Dennys Garcia
Adobe Walls and Thatch Roofs Creating Harmonious Living Spaces With Integrated Green Elements

Project in-detail

Utilizing adobe walls and a thatch roof, this residence integrates green elements and promotes sustainability within a communal living framework.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes locally sourced adobe for natural insulation.
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Incorporates a thatch roof to enhance thermal comfort.
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Features a comprehensive rainwater harvesting system.
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Integrates community gardens to promote local food production.
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Employs cross-ventilation to optimize indoor air quality.

## Overview

Located in an environmentally sensitive area, the design aims to integrate residential living with nature while emphasizing sustainability and community engagement. The project addresses contemporary lifestyle needs while respecting ecological constraints, presenting a residential model that fosters interaction with the natural surroundings.

## Spatial Strategy and Layout

The layout is carefully organized to balance public and private spaces. The ground floor features a combination of living areas, an outdoor kitchen, and green spaces, encouraging social interaction while maintaining functional privacy in service areas like the garage and pantry. The first floor provides a retreat with private bedrooms, designed to maximize natural light and ventilation through strategic window placements. This arrangement promotes a connection between indoor living and the outdoors, enhancing the overall user experience.

## Materiality and Sustainability

The project employs innovative local materials to achieve thermal comfort and aesthetic appeal. Adobe walls and thatch roofs provide natural insulation, while reinforced concrete integrates with vegetation to enhance ecological balance. Sustainability is further prioritized through features such as rainwater harvesting systems, cross ventilation for passive cooling, and the installation of solar panels to generate renewable energy. Green walls and native vegetation support biodiversity, contributing to both the ecological footprint and the visual landscape of the residence.

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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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