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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Define Sustainable Community Living

Authors:
David Alexander Yoskovich, Brett Budnik, Jakeb Jackson, Ashton Barre
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Define Sustainable Community Living

Project in-detail

Crafted with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design integrates sustainable materials to create a functional space that fosters community interaction and connection to nature.
5 key facts about this project
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Crafted with locally sourced charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and weather resistance.
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Employs cross-laminated timber panels to reduce construction waste and improve insulation.
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Features a bent A-frame structure that creates a distinctive silhouette while maximizing interior space.
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Incorporates a green roof with native vegetation to promote biodiversity and improve energy efficiency.
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Utilizes passive solar design principles to optimize natural light and minimize energy consumption.

**Project Overview:**
Located within a context that emphasizes ecological sensitivity, this design exemplifies a synthesis of contemporary architectural principles and environmental responsibility. The intent is to create a built environment that aligns harmoniously with its natural surroundings, fostering a connection between users and the landscape.

**Spatial Organization and User Engagement:**
The spatial configuration prioritizes functionality while ensuring ample access to natural light and views. Entry points are designed as welcoming thresholds, incorporating transitional spaces such as porches or atriums that enhance the arrival experience. Common areas feature an open-concept design, promoting interaction among users, with large windows and glass walls that invite the outdoors in. Private zones are thoughtfully positioned to enhance privacy, while still connecting to nature through visual access and adjoining outdoor spaces.

**Material Selection and Sustainability:**
Material choices reflect a commitment to sustainability and contextual relevance. Reclaimed wood contributes warmth and historical continuity, while locally sourced limestone offers durability and thermal efficiency. The use of low-emissivity glass enhances energy performance, maximizing natural light without compromising insulation. Galvanized steel serves as a modern structural component, ensuring durability and longevity. The implementation of green roofing with sedum plants promotes biodiversity and improves thermal insulation, integrating ecological considerations into the architectural framework.

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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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