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Charred Wooden Shingles and Large Glass Panels Defining Sustainable Family Living

Authors:
GĻebs ŠČeglovs, Alona Jurtova
Charred Wooden Shingles and Large Glass Panels Defining Sustainable Family Living

Project in-detail

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and expansive glass panels, the design creates a sustainable living environment that fosters family connectivity and privacy within a modern residential framework.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles for enhanced weather resistance and aesthetic appeal.
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Features cross-laminated timber panels that contribute to structural integrity and sustainability.
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Utilizes large glass panels to maximize natural light and create visual connections with the landscape.
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Employs a bent A-frame design, optimizing spatial efficiency and aesthetic uniqueness.
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Includes advanced water management systems to promote eco-friendliness and resource conservation.

### Overview

Located amidst a contemporary urban setting, the House of the Future embodies a synthesis of traditional cultural values and advanced technological solutions. The design aims to address the needs of modern family living, promoting social interaction while ensuring privacy. It emphasizes connectivity with the environment through thoughtful spatial organization and large glass elements, creating a visual and physical engagement with the surroundings.

### Spatial Arrangement

The house features a deliberate three-level layout designed to facilitate distinct areas for communal living, privacy, and practical functions. The ground floor accommodates utilitarian spaces including a garage and service areas, linked with semi-public zones such as a lounge and dining area that encourage family gatherings. The first floor integrates living spaces and essential amenities, ensuring comfort and convenience, while the second floor is dedicated to private bedrooms, each equipped with en-suite facilities, emphasizing individual retreats within a family-oriented design.

### Materiality and Sustainability

The material selection underscores both aesthetic and functional considerations, incorporating concrete for structural integrity, expansive glass panels to maximize natural light, and wood for warmth in interior elements. Eco-friendly finishes further enhance sustainability, promoting energy efficiency and minimizing environmental impact. Additionally, the integration of solar roofs for renewable energy generation and advanced water management systems for conservation reflect a commitment to self-sufficiency and environmentally responsible design principles. These features collectively advance the goal of creating a contemporary dwelling that harmonizes with its environment while addressing the lifestyle needs of its inhabitants.

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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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