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Charred Wooden Shingles and Modular Spaces in a Sustainable Learning Environment

Author:
Alessandro Scandurra
Charred Wooden Shingles and Modular Spaces in a Sustainable Learning Environment

Project in-detail

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and a modular design, this educational facility emphasizes sustainability and adaptability to create an engaging learning environment in Ukraine.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes a modular grid system to allow flexible classroom configurations.
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and aesthetic appeal.
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Features extensive outdoor learning spaces integrated with natural landscapes.
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Constructed with cross-laminated timber panels for sustainable structural integrity.
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Designed to promote community engagement through shared communal areas.

### Overview

The Future School for Ukraine is a proposed educational facility aimed at addressing the reconstruction of school infrastructures following recent conflicts in the region. Developed as part of an international design competition initiated by the Ukrainian government, the project emphasizes adaptability, sustainability, and community involvement, reflecting the needs of contemporary education within an urban context.

### Modular Design Approach

A defining feature of the project is its modular grid system, which allows for versatile interior configurations. This design enables a range of classroom arrangements and supports various teaching methodologies, facilitating responsiveness to evolving educational trends. Various learning environments are incorporated, including lecture halls and collaborative spaces, characterized by natural light and adaptable furniture. This fosters enhanced communication and interaction among students and educators.

### Sustainable Material and Community Integration

The implementation of eco-friendly materials underpins the project's sustainable ethos. Recycled aggregates, timber, and extensive glazing are utilized to create resilient structures that enhance the connection to the surrounding environment while promoting energy efficiency. Additionally, outdoor learning spaces such as gardens and recreational areas are integrated into the design to encourage physical activity and engagement with nature. The design also prioritizes community connections, featuring communal gardens and shared spaces intended to cultivate a sense of belonging among students, educators, and local residents. The project adheres to the No. 3 Star Environmental Mark guidelines, positioning it as a model for energy-efficient school design.

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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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