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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.
The "Home of the Future" project exemplifies a forward-thinking approach to residential architecture, integrating sustainability, community connectivity, and modern living. This project epitomizes a harmonious relationship between built environments and natural settings, reflecting a commitment to ecological balance and user-centric design.

The architectural design facilitates diverse functions, creating spaces that cater to social interaction while allowing for personal privacy. The layout includes essential living areas such as the living room, kitchen, and dining room, intricately connected to outdoor spaces through large windows and sliding doors. This design promotes natural light penetration and cross-ventilation, enhancing indoor air quality and reducing energy consumption.

Unique Architectural Integration of Nature

A defining characteristic of this project is its integration of natural elements within the architectural framework. The home employs a combination of traditional materials, including adobe walls and thatch roofs, which provide insulation and thermal comfort. The innovative use of a green block system incorporates vegetation into structural elements, allowing the home to support biodiversity. The design also features gardens and organic vegetable patches that not only serve aesthetic purposes but also foster sustainable living practices.

The project incorporates a rainwater harvesting system, addressing water conservation by capturing and reusing rainwater. This functional aspect is paired with the integration of solar panels, allowing the home to harness renewable energy sources and significantly reduce its environmental footprint.

Community and Spatial Dynamics

The spatial arrangement is carefully considered to enhance community connectivity while maintaining individual privacy. The project includes spacious public areas designed for interaction, surrounded by gardens and outdoor kitchens, which facilitate communal gatherings. Bedrooms are positioned on the upper floors, providing personal sanctuaries with expansive views of the landscape.

This architectural design reflects an understanding of climatic conditions and geographical context, guiding decisions on window placements and material selections. The incorporation of indigenous vegetation enriches the local ecosystem and enhances the home’s aesthetic while promoting sustainable practices.

The "Home of the Future" serves as a model for future residential developments, emphasizing a balanced approach between nature and living spaces. For additional insights on the architectural plans, sections, designs, and ideas that shaped this project, an exploration of the project presentation is encouraged.
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The 10th edition of the MICROHOME architecture competition invites architects and designers from around the world to explore the possibilities of compact, sustainable living. Hosted by Buildner in collaboration with Kingspan and Hapi Homes, this special edition challenges participants to design an off-grid, modular microhome for a young professional couple, with a maximum floor area of 25 m². Designs should prioritize innovation, efficiency, and real-world feasibility. 

A total prize fund of 100,000 € will be awarded, including three main prizes, the Kingspan Award, and the Hapi Homes Award, which will grant 15,000 € and lead to the construction of the selected design. The final registration deadline is September 25, 2025, and winners will be announced on Decebmer 9, 2025. For full competition details and submission guidelines, visit microhome.info.

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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
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Early bird registration deadline 22 May 2025
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