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Charred Wooden Shingles and Green Roofs Enhance Natural Ventilation in Sustainable Community Building

Authors:
Danai Surasa, Soyploy Phanich, Kraivit Wongboonsiri, Suppasit Sirinukulwattana
Charred Wooden Shingles and Green Roofs Enhance Natural Ventilation in Sustainable Community Building

Project in-detail

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and featuring a green roof, the building maximizes natural ventilation while serving as a community hub for social engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed using charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and fire resistance.
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Incorporates a green roof to promote biodiversity and manage stormwater.
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Features cross-laminated timber panels for rapid assembly and structural efficiency.
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Utilizes a bent A-frame design to optimize natural light and ventilation throughout.
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Integrates community spaces designed for flexible use and social interaction.

### Project Overview
Located in [insert geographical location], the design reflects the region's natural landscape and cultural context. The intent is to create architecture that maintains a dialogue with its environment while meeting the functional requirements of its users.

### Spatial Strategy
The design prioritizes open spaces and fluid circulation, facilitating community interaction. Rooms are arranged to encourage collaboration and accessibility, with consideration given to multi-functional spaces that adapt to various activities. This layout promotes a sense of community while ensuring efficient use of the available area.

### Materiality and Sustainability
Material selection is fundamental to the project's character and environmental impact. The structural framework predominantly utilizes reinforced concrete for its durability, while extensive glass panels enhance natural light infiltration and visual connections to the exterior. Wood finishes add warmth, contrasting with the coolness of steel, which provides structural support. Additionally, local stone is employed in façade treatments, reinforcing the connection to the site’s geology.

Sustainability is a core theme, illustrated through features such as green roofs, rainwater harvesting systems, and the use of reclaimed materials. These strategies reflect a commitment to ecological responsibility, promoting biodiversity and energy efficiency while honoring traditional craftsmanship and local materials.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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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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