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Characterized By Charring And Cross-Laminated Timber Panels In A Multifunctional Energy Hub

Author:
Jürgen Willen
Characterized By Charring And Cross-Laminated Timber Panels In A Multifunctional Energy Hub

Project in-detail

With its distinctive use of charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the development serves as a multifunctional hub for research and collaboration in renewable energy and hydrogen technology.
5 key facts about this project
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Charred wooden shingles enhance fire resistance and durability.
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Cross-laminated timber panels provide structural efficiency and sustainability.
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The bent A-frame design optimizes natural light and ventilation.
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Integrated green roofs support biodiversity and urban ecology.
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Interactive courtyards foster collaboration and community engagement.

## Overview

Located at Saalburgstraße 1-3 in Berlin-Tempelhof, the H2 Campus Berlin encompasses a gross floor area of 117,203 square meters aimed at promoting sustainable urban development and facilitating the energy transition. The campus is designed to support a collaborative environment for research, education, and industrial innovation, focused primarily on hydrogen production and renewable energy applications.

### Spatial Planning and Functionality

The architectural layout emphasizes flexibility and adaptability, enabling various uses such as office spaces, co-working areas, laboratories, and communal facilities. Interactive courtyards integrated within the design foster social interactions and collaborations among users. The arrangement of buildings around bodies of water enhances both visual appeal and functionality, facilitating effective rainwater management. Additional features aimed at noise reduction contribute to a conducive atmosphere for focused work and creativity.

### Material and Environmental Strategy

The material palette includes concrete for structural strength, glass for transparency and natural lighting, and steel for essential support, complemented by wood for warmth. Photovoltaic panels are central to the sustainability strategy, capturing solar energy to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources. The integration of green elements, such as urban farming and green roofs, enhances biodiversity and improves air quality across the campus. This focus on ecological responsibility reflects a commitment to innovative practices in urban environments while addressing contemporary challenges related to climate change.

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

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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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