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Arched Windows and Movable Panels in Eco-Friendly Design With Sustainable Materials

Authors:
Sergi Lapachi, Tatia Martoshvili, Natia Aptsiauri, Tina Valieva
Arched Windows and Movable Panels in Eco-Friendly Design With Sustainable Materials

Project in-detail

Utilizing arched windows and movable panels, the design integrates sustainable materials to create a flexible living space that responds to the climate while fostering a unique indoor garden environment.
5 key facts about this project
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Uses movable panels to create adaptable living spaces for varying privacy and ventilation needs.
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Features arched windows that optimize natural light and connect indoor and outdoor environments.
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Incorporates an inner garden designed to promote biodiversity and improve indoor air quality.
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Employs cross-laminated timber for structural integrity while reducing the project's carbon footprint.
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Integrates dual garage spaces without compromising the aesthetic coherence of the overall design.

## Overview
Located in Dubai, this residential project aims to redefine contemporary living by integrating advanced technologies with sustainable design principles. It addresses the challenges of urbanization and climate change, proposing a design that promotes ecological awareness while creating comfortable living spaces.

### Spatial Strategy and User-Centric Design
The architectural framework conceptualizes a "capsule" that fosters a micro-habitat, ensuring residents experience comfort and environmental stewardship. The design emphasizes the creation of a self-sustaining micro-climate, reducing reliance on external resources. Additionally, the layout features flexible spaces that can adapt to varying user needs, accommodating diverse lifestyles and evolving family dynamics.

### Materiality and Structural Features
The material choices reflect a commitment to both aesthetics and functionality. The façade, characterized by extensive arched windows, draws from traditional Islamic architecture while facilitating natural light and outdoor connectivity. Movable panels enhance ventilation options and privacy controls. The primary structural element, concrete, is chosen for its durability, while glass is utilized to enhance transparency and promote an indoor-outdoor living experience. Sustainable materials further contribute to energy efficiency and reduced carbon footprints, underscoring a commitment to ecological design principles.

An inner garden space, or "Oasis," supports biodiversity and quality of life by allowing for the cultivation of plants in a controlled environment. The design also incorporates a dual garage that accommodates two vehicles, harmonizing functionality with the overall aesthetic of the dwelling.

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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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