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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels in Versatile Community Shelters

Author:
Long Hei Mak
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels in Versatile Community Shelters

Project in-detail

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design creates adaptable shelter solutions that foster community resilience in post-disaster environments.
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 cross-laminated timber panels, allowing for rapid construction and flexibility.
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Features a bent A-frame design that optimizes spatial efficiency and structural integrity.
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Emphasizes community engagement by integrating shared and adaptable spaces.
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Includes a rainwater harvesting system to promote sustainability and resource management.

### Project Overview

Located in areas prone to natural disasters, the Adaptive Refuge project addresses the critical need for innovative housing solutions that cater to individuals and communities experiencing temporary displacement. This design aims to provide adaptable and multifunctional living spaces geared toward the various phases of disaster recovery, from immediate relief to long-term habitation.

### Spatial Configuration

The plan emphasizes a layout that encourages community interaction while accommodating individual privacy needs. Each modular unit can be reconfigured and linked to create larger communal spaces, facilitating engagement among residents. Outdoor landscapes enhance the site, functioning as communal gathering areas that support social and cultural activities. Shared spaces serve to break down barriers and promote a sense of belonging, crucial for building community resilience post-disaster.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

Material choices are integral to the structure's functionality and sustainability. The Adaptive Refuge employs a combination of durable, lightweight materials to enhance efficiency and ease of construction. Sustainable wood forms the primary structure, providing effective thermal performance. Lightweight aluminum panels are used for roofing, ensuring durability and energy efficiency. Additionally, the integration of solar panels promotes energy autonomy, while rainwater management systems showcase a commitment to resource sustainability. These features collectively enable the design to serve various community needs throughout the recovery process.

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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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