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Charred Wooden Shingles and Laminated Timber Create Flexible Living Spaces in Sustainable Tiny Home

Author:
Hugo Wennmyr
Charred Wooden Shingles and Laminated Timber Create Flexible Living Spaces in Sustainable Tiny Home

Project in-detail

Crafted with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design offers a modular and flexible living solution that integrates seamlessly with its natural surroundings.
5 key facts about this project
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Crafted with durable charred wooden shingles for enhanced weather resistance.
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Incorporates cross-laminated timber panels for structural strength and sustainability.
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Features a unique bent A-frame design optimizing interior space and natural light.
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Modular construction allows for customizable living arrangements and scalability.
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Equipped with photovoltaic glass panels for energy efficiency and reduced footprint.

The project presents a modular tiny home concept designed for contemporary living in rural or secluded environments. It emphasizes clarity and simplicity, establishing a harmonious relationship with the natural surroundings. The design focuses on scalability and adaptability, allowing for diverse living configurations that cater to various user preferences while fostering connections to the landscape.

### Spatial Organization and Functionality
The interior layout prioritizes functionality and light optimization. Flexible living areas feature convertible furniture, such as a folding dining table and a Murphy bed, enhancing the multifunctionality of each space. Integrated storage solutions, including custom cabinetry, facilitate an organized environment. Expansive glass panels create a strong connection between the indoor spaces and the exterior landscape, allowing natural light to permeate throughout.

### Material Selection and Sustainability
Material choice is integral to the project’s sustainability objectives. Laminated timber serves as the primary structural element, enhancing strength while minimizing environmental impact. Photovoltaic glass panels harness solar energy and allow for abundant natural light. The design incorporates insulated wood walls for thermal efficiency, while weathered wood paneling contributes to durability and aesthetic alignment with the environment. Additional sustainable features include a rainwater harvesting system and energy-efficient appliances, further promoting ecological responsibility and self-sufficiency within the living space.

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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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