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Cantilevered Roof and High-Performance Glass Frame with Eco-Friendly Timber Elements

Author:
Vasile Stratu
Cantilevered Roof and High-Performance Glass Frame with Eco-Friendly Timber Elements

Project in-detail

A cantilevered roof combined with high-performance glass and eco-friendly timber elements creates a cohesive residential structure designed for energy efficiency and comfort.
5 key facts about this project
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Cantilevered roof design provides natural shading and enhances outdoor living spaces.
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High-performance glass walls maximize daylight while minimizing energy loss.
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Cross-laminated timber panels ensure structural strength with reduced carbon footprint.
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Charred wooden shingles offer a unique aesthetic while enhancing weather resistance.
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Open-plan interior facilitates flexible usage and seamless connectivity between spaces.

## Overview

The residential structure located in [specific location] exemplifies a modern approach to sustainable living through innovative design and strategic material use. The project emphasizes solar architectural principles, aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. By integrating renewable energy systems and ensuring comfort through efficient insulation, the design reflects a commitment to ecological responsibility while maintaining contemporary aesthetics.

### Architectural Form and Materiality

This structure features a distinctive geometric form characterized by sharp angles and a cantilevered roof, which contributes to both visual interest and practical functionality. The roof's overhang not only enhances the exterior aesthetics but also serves to shade outdoor spaces, reducing energy costs associated with heating and cooling. The building's facade employs a mix of high-performance glass, insulated panels, and timber accents, creating a harmonious interplay of textures. The glass facilitates natural light penetration and blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor environments, while the timber provides warmth to the overall composition.

### Spatial Organization and User Experience

Interior spaces are thoughtfully organized to optimize functionality and flow. The ground floor presents an open-plan layout that integrates living, kitchen, and dining areas, promoting social interaction and connectivity. The upper level is dedicated to private spaces, including bedrooms and bathrooms, ensuring privacy without sacrificing cohesion. The strategic placement of windows not only capitalizes on scenic views but also enhances natural lighting throughout the home. Outdoor features like balconies and patios extend the usable space, fostering versatile environments for relaxation and recreation.

This architectural design incorporates durable, fire-resistant materials, ensuring long-term safety and resilience while promoting environmental responsiveness through adaptive architecture, making it a significant contribution to sustainable residential practices.

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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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