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Charred Wood Shingles and Energy-Harvesting Design in a Modular Home

Author:
Danilo Di Lorenzo Di Michele
Charred Wood Shingles and Energy-Harvesting Design in a Modular Home

Project in-detail

Charred wood shingles combine with energy-harvesting technologies in a modular home designed to optimize space and sustainability for modern living.
5 key facts about this project
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Charred wooden shingles enhance durability while providing an aesthetically unique facade.
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Utilizes cross-laminated timber panels for improved structural efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
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Incorporates energy-harvesting technologies seamlessly into the design for enhanced sustainability.
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Features a bent A-frame design that optimizes interior space while minimizing exterior footprint.
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Modular construction allows for flexible reconfiguration to adapt to changing needs.

### Overview

The YDR Home is situated in a context that emphasizes a balance between contemporary living and environmental sustainability. This residence integrates functionality with a commitment to energy efficiency, utilizing modern design principles to create a compact living space that fosters a connection with nature. With a focus on geometric forms and sustainable materials, the design seeks to address contemporary architectural challenges while providing a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.

### Geometric Configuration and Interior Layout

The structure is characterized by its distinctive hexagonal shapes, which serve both aesthetic and structural functions. This geometric configuration allows for diverse spatial arrangements, accommodating various uses within the residence. The exterior features angled rooflines and dynamic surface treatments aimed at optimizing energy performance and creating visual interest. Internally, the open floor plan maximizes spatial efficiency and encourages social interaction, while distinct zones for sleeping, cooking, and relaxation ensure functional versatility. Exposed wooden finishes throughout the living spaces enhance the ambiance, drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape.

### Sustainable Features and Integration with Landscape

The YDR Home incorporates several sustainability measures, including solar panels that contribute to energy independence and reduce utility costs. Strategically placed large windows provide expansive views of the natural environment, enhancing thermal efficiency and emphasizing the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. The building design incorporates landscaped gardens that blend with the architecture, promoting ecological functionality and aesthetic coherence. Additionally, the modular design enables reconfiguration or expansion based on the evolving needs of the inhabitants, underscoring a commitment to adaptability in residential architecture.

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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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