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Charred Wood Shingles and Reinforced Concrete Elevate Sustainable Community Living

Authors:
Raphaël Monnier, Naing win Aung, Lin htet Nyan
Charred Wood Shingles and Reinforced Concrete Elevate Sustainable Community Living

Project in-detail

Utilizing charred wood shingles and reinforced concrete, the design creates a resilient framework for sustainable community living that encourages adaptability and social interaction among residents.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and fire resistance.
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Incorporates a two-core system to balance private and communal spaces effectively.
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Features cross-laminated timber panels for lightweight structural efficiency.
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Integrates renewable energy elements, including solar panels and wind turbines.
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Designed for adaptive reuse, allowing residents to customize their living environments.

## Concept and Context
The Skyscrap-per is a notable architectural project positioned in downtown Yangon, Myanmar, aimed at addressing the urgent housing shortage faced by low-income populations. This vertical community shelter not only provides essential living spaces but also promotes community interaction and self-organization among residents. By establishing a dialogue between the built environment and its inhabitants, the design facilitates ongoing engagement and contribution to the living conditions.

Emphasizing sustainability, the project utilizes reclaimed materials typically categorized as waste. This framework reflects a commitment to resourceful architectural practices, ensuring that the structure responds to both social and urban challenges. The design leverages the concept of 'scrap' to underscore the importance of innovative reuse in contemporary urban development.

## Spatial Organization
The Skyscrap-per employs a strategic spatial layout that delineates private from communal spaces through a two-core system. This configuration enhances the structural integrity while allowing for adaptable residential units on the upper levels. The interior is organized into three distinct zones: the ground level serves as a public interface for community activities, the residential units provide personalized living spaces, and shared facilities located within the cores foster communal engagement.

Material selections play a critical role in the design integrity. Reinforced concrete provides durability, while a steel framework allows for flexibility in layout. Incorporating glass and lightweight panels enhances natural light penetration, contributing positively to the residents' experience. Additionally, the integration of green roofs, wind turbines, and solar panels reflects a commitment to sustainable living practices and urban biodiversity.

## Community-Driven Development
A key aspect of the Skyscrap-per is its focus on community-led development. This initiative encourages inhabitants to partake in shaping their environments, fostering a sense of ownership and strengthening social connections. The project's design and strategy highlight the potential of reclaiming neglected urban spaces, transforming them from sites of abandonment to vibrant community hubs. This approach serves as a model for addressing similar socio-economic challenges in urban contexts around the world.

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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.

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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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