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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Climate-Responsive Residence

Author:
pedro precedo
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Climate-Responsive Residence

Project in-detail

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design offers a climate-responsive solution that seamlessly integrates with its environment while serving as a functional residence.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and fire resistance.
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Features cross-laminated timber panels that optimize structural integrity while reducing weight.
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Incorporates a bent A-frame design to improve wind resistance and thermal performance.
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Integrates passive solar strategies for natural heating throughout the year.
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Adopts a modular construction method for efficient assembly and reduced waste.

### Architectural Design Analysis Report

#### Overview
The project is situated in a region characterized by variable weather conditions, guiding its architectural intent to integrate closely with the environmental context. The design emphasizes sustainability and energy efficiency, aiming to enhance the comfort of occupants while minimizing the ecological impact.

#### Spatial Strategy and Functional Zoning
The internal layout is organized to distinctly separate living, private, and service areas, facilitating both functionality and interaction among occupants. The living area serves as the central hub, designed with adaptable furnishings such as convertible sofa beds to accommodate diverse needs. Private zones, including bedrooms equipped with bunk beds, promote efficient space utilization, while service areas are strategically positioned to enhance practicality, ensuring a logical flow between kitchens, bathrooms, and utility functions like sewage treatment and water cisterns.

#### Material Selection and Environmental Integration
A thoughtful selection of materials plays a crucial role in shaping the building's character and performance. Wood provides natural insulation and aesthetic warmth, while metal sheeting on the exterior reflects sunlight to control heat absorption. Responsible use of glass enhances natural light penetration without compromising privacy or energy efficiency. The materials chosen are not only durable but also align with sustainability principles, reinforcing the commitment to a reduced environmental footprint throughout 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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