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Charred Wooden Shingles and Green Walls in a Privacy-Driven Residential Design

Charred Wooden Shingles and Green Walls in a Privacy-Driven Residential Design

Project in-detail

Charred wooden shingles envelop a structure that integrates extensive green walls, fostering privacy and sustainability while providing a versatile residential living space.
5 key facts about this project
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Charred wooden shingles enhance durability while providing fire resistance.
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Cross-laminated timber panels reduce carbon footprint and improve thermal performance.
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A bent A-frame design maximizes space while offering a distinctive silhouette.
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Extensive green walls filter air and create a natural aesthetic.
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Terrace layouts ensure privacy and promote outdoor living areas.

## Overview
Located in a forward-thinking urban context, the residential design focuses on the balance between functionality and aesthetics while prioritizing sustainability and privacy. The concept aims to create an ideal living environment that responds to contemporary housing needs, integrating communal and private spaces through a coherent architectural approach.

## Spatial Configuration
The layout is organized into distinct zones to promote both social interaction and personal retreat. Utility spaces, including a laundry and storage area, are located in the basement, providing essential support to daily living. The ground floor serves as the central gathering area, featuring an open kitchen and living room that connects seamlessly to outdoor spaces and a pool. The upper levels are dedicated to private bedrooms, each with access to an outdoor terrace, designed to enhance privacy while fostering a connection to nature.

## Material Selection and Sustainability
The project exhibits a careful selection of materials that emphasize durability and ecological sustainability. Brick is utilized for its thermal properties, enhancing the home's resilience, while wood is incorporated in elements such as window frames and sunshades to add warmth. Extensive use of glass in the facades maximizes natural light and visual connections to the landscape. The integration of green walls not only improves air quality but also contributes to the building's overall ecological performance, aligning with contemporary priorities for energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.

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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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