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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create An Eco-Conscious User-Centric Landscape

Authors:
Yi heng Lim, Zhi hau alson Lum
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create An Eco-Conscious User-Centric Landscape

Project in-detail

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design creates an adaptable and sustainable virtual landscape that allows users to engage with customizable environments.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and weather resistance.
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Incorporates cross-laminated timber panels to promote rapid assembly and sustainability.
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Features a bent A-frame design that optimizes spatial efficiency and aesthetic appeal.
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Integrates customizable environmental systems responsive to user preferences.
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Adopts biophilic design principles by seamlessly blending natural elements into the virtual landscape.
The Chained-verse project represents an innovative exploration of virtual architecture that harnesses the principles of sustainability and user agency. It is designed as an interactive, customizable digital landscape where users can manipulate their environments according to personal preferences and ecological considerations. The concept emphasizes a self-sufficient world, featuring adaptable ecosystems, allowing users to create nuanced spaces by leveraging modular design elements.

Unique User-Centric Design Features

One distinctive aspect of the Chained-verse project is its commitment to empowering users through customizable spaces. Unlike traditional architectural practices that dictate spatial arrangements, this project enables individuals to interactively curate their surroundings. This flexibility is realized through the implementation of horizontal and vertical systems, which allow different components to dynamically connect and function together.

The project emphasizes biophilic principles and integrates natural elements within the virtual realm. Users can choose features such as greenery, water bodies, and climate-responsive systems, enhancing both the aesthetic and functional qualities of their environments. By permitting modifications to parameters like light and temperature, the project becomes a platform for individual expression while promoting awareness of environmental design considerations.

Advanced Environmental Responsiveness

The Chained-verse also stands out for its sophisticated environmental responsiveness. The design incorporates features such as a sun-path system, enabling users to adjust their environments in response to solar exposure and ambient conditions. This functionality serves not only as a practical aspect for user comfort but also contributes to the broader goal of sustainability, aligning the project with modern architectural ideals.

For those interested in a deeper understanding of the Chained-verse, further exploration of the architectural plans, architectural sections, architectural designs, and architectural ideas will provide valuable insights into this project’s innovative approaches and intricate details. Engage with the materials available to uncover the full scope of this unique endeavor in digital architecture.
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The 10th edition of the MICROHOME architecture competition invites architects and designers from around the world to explore the possibilities of compact, sustainable living. Hosted by Buildner in collaboration with Kingspan and Hapi Homes, this special edition challenges participants to design an off-grid, modular microhome for a young professional couple, with a maximum floor area of 25 m². Designs should prioritize innovation, efficiency, and real-world feasibility. 

A total prize fund of 100,000 € will be awarded, including three main prizes, the Kingspan Award, and the Hapi Homes Award, which will grant 15,000 € and lead to the construction of the selected design. The final registration deadline is September 25, 2025, and winners will be announced on Decebmer 9, 2025. For full competition details and submission guidelines, visit microhome.info.

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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
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