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Charred Wooden Shingles and Green Roofs Enhancing Urban Living Through Sustainable Design

Authors:
Aleksandar Vidinski, Snezhina Aleksieva
Charred Wooden Shingles and Green Roofs Enhancing Urban Living Through Sustainable Design

Project in-detail

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and integrating green roofs, the design emphasizes sustainability and community engagement while providing multifamily residential living in an urban environment.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed using cross-laminated timber panels for structural efficiency.
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Charred wooden shingles provide enhanced durability and fire resistance.
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The bent A-frame design optimizes natural light and views.
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Integrated green roofs support biodiversity and thermal insulation.
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Community gardens foster resident interaction and urban agriculture.

### Project Overview
Located in [Geographical Location], the project aims to create an architectural space that fosters connectivity and engagement within the local community. The design responds to its environment by incorporating elements that enhance both aesthetic appeal and functionality, ensuring that it integrates well into the existing urban fabric while addressing the needs of its users.

### Spatial Strategy
The layout of the project is carefully organized to encourage interaction among visitors. Public spaces, including [specific areas such as plazas, community rooms, or gardens], are strategically positioned to facilitate social gatherings and activities. The use of open floor plans allows for flexibility and adaptability, accommodating various functions while promoting a sense of openness and accessibility. Additionally, vertical circulation is prioritized through the inclusion of [elevators, staircases, or ramps], ensuring that all areas of the building are accessible to everyone.

### Materiality and Sustainability
Material selection plays a pivotal role in achieving both durability and environmental responsibility. The facade is primarily constructed with [describe materials such as stone, metal panels, or recycled materials], chosen not only for their resilience but also for their ability to reflect the surrounding landscape and provide thermal efficiency. The project incorporates sustainable practices, including [details such as rainwater harvesting systems, solar panels, or green roofs], which contribute to minimizing its ecological footprint while enhancing user comfort. Interior spaces benefit from the extensive use of glazing, which maximizes natural light and fosters visual connections to the exterior, thereby creating a more inviting atmosphere.

Through these design choices, the project exemplifies a commitment to sustainability while promoting an engaging and functional environment for its users.

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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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