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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Community Hub Focused on Sustainability

Author:
Daniel Joseph Quane
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Community Hub Focused on Sustainability

Project in-detail

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design offers an eco-conscious community hub that fosters social interaction and cultural engagement.
5 key facts about this project
01
Charred wooden shingles provide enhanced durability and fire resistance.
02
Cross-laminated timber panels contribute to rapid assembly and structural stability.
03
A bent A-frame design maximizes spatial efficiency and aesthetic appeal.
04
Integrated green roof supports biodiversity and rainwater management.
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Flexible interior spaces adapt to various community activities and events.

**Overview**
Located in a dynamic urban setting, the project aims to integrate modern design principles with community functionality. The intent is to create a space that serves both public and private needs while responding to the surrounding context. This development prioritizes accessibility, fostering interaction among users and enhancing the overall urban fabric.

**Spatial Strategy**
The design employs a multi-layered approach to spatial organization, where public areas are strategically oriented towards communal pathways to facilitate movement and engagement. Private zones are positioned to ensure privacy while still maintaining a connection to communal spaces. This arrangement optimizes natural light and enhances the sense of openness throughout the building, allowing for adaptable use of the interiors.

**Materiality and Sustainability**
A deliberate choice of sustainable materials underscores the project’s commitment to environmental responsibility. Bio-based construction materials and energy-efficient systems are integrated to minimize the ecological footprint. The façade incorporates local materials that not only reflect the region's character but also contribute to thermal performance and durability. This attention to materiality enhances both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the design.

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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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