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Charred Wooden Shingles and Prefabricated Elements in Sustainable Community Living

Authors:
Vu Tran, Chi Khang Lu, Tuyen Vo Thanh, Tien Man Nguyen
Charred Wooden Shingles and Prefabricated Elements in Sustainable Community Living

Project in-detail

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and prefabricated construction methods, the design fosters a sustainable community environment while enhancing connectivity and recreational spaces.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and weather resistance.
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Features prefabricated elements to reduce construction time and waste.
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Integrates cross-laminated timber panels for improved thermal performance.
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Designed with elevated walkways to facilitate safe pedestrian traffic.
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Includes multifunctional plazas to support community activities and interactions.

### Overview
Located in a post-conflict urban landscape, the project aims to address recovery and renewal by enhancing community identity through thoughtful urban design. It integrates modern architectural solutions with traditional community values, focusing on connectivity, accessibility, and environmental sustainability to create a cohesive living environment.

### Spatial Strategy
A significant aspect of the design is the prioritization of pedestrian pathways alongside vehicular access. The network of elevated walkways intersects traffic routes, promoting pedestrian safety and improving accessibility while allowing fluid movement throughout the community. The landscaped areas include communal gardens and recreational spaces that encourage social interaction and outdoor activities, indicating a commitment to holistic urban living.

### Materiality and Sustainability
Material selection plays a crucial role, with an emphasis on durability and ecological responsibility. Concrete, used in both sandwich and prefabricated forms, ensures structural stability while providing thermal insulation. Large glass panels maximize natural light in residential units, enhancing the quality of living spaces. Additionally, the inclusion of solar panels reflects a commitment to energy sustainability. This approach is complemented by extensive landscaping, incorporating native grass, trees, and shrubs to boost local biodiversity.

The design also features specialized infrastructure such as outdoor swimming pools and multifunctional plazas, which support both leisure and local commerce, further enriching the socio-economic fabric of the area.

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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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