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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Redefining Sustainable Living Solutions

Author:
Ricardo Pagano
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Redefining Sustainable Living Solutions

Project in-detail

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design offers a sustainable living solution that harmonizes modern aesthetics with functional community spaces.
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 for superior insulation and strength.
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Features a bent A-frame design that optimizes natural light and ventilation.
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Elevated structure minimizes land impact and facilitates natural flood management.
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Allows modular configurations for flexible living arrangements and community integration.

## Overview

Located in an urban environment, the project embraces a compact and modular design intended to address the challenges of modern sustainable living. Elevated on wooden pillars, the structure minimizes land disturbance and enhances its resilience against potential flooding. This elevation fosters an interaction with the surrounding natural environment, creating diverse spatial experiences.

### Spatial Configuration and Functionality

The main floor plan is designed to facilitate multifunctionality, incorporating essential living areas such as a combined living/bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom. An adjacent deck extends the usable space outdoors, offering areas for relaxation and social activities. The layout prioritizes flexibility, allowing interior spaces to function as both private retreats and communal gathering spots, thus promoting social interaction while maintaining individual privacy. The facade treatments vary in transparency and solidity, optimizing natural ventilation and daylighting, which contributes to the building’s energy efficiency.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

Materials have been purposefully chosen to meet sustainability objectives. The use of Quadcore AWP LEC wall panels enhances the building's insulation and energy performance. The Dri-Design Cassette System with Karrier Panel not only streamlines installation but also adds to the aesthetic quality of the structure. Acoustic comfort is ensured through Troltek Vline Acoustic Ceiling Tiles. Additionally, features such as a rainwater harvesting slimline tank illustrate the commitment to sustainable water management. Incorporating wooden pillars and Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) floors not only emphasizes a preference for renewable resources but also contributes to the overall aesthetic harmony of the design, aligning with contemporary environmental standards.

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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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