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Charred Wooden Shingles and Steel Framework Enhance Modular Community Living

Author:
Leonardo Mussetola
Charred Wooden Shingles and Steel Framework Enhance Modular Community Living

Project in-detail

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and a robust steel framework, the modular design offers adaptable housing solutions that prioritize sustainability and community engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and fire resistance.
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Incorporates cross-laminated timber panels to optimize structural performance and sustainability.
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Features a bent A-frame design that maximizes interior space efficiency.
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Integrates modular construction techniques for rapid assembly and flexibility in housing layouts.
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Promotes community interaction through thoughtfully designed shared spaces within the development.

### Project Overview
The architectural design employs a modular approach to create innovative housing solutions, addressing the demand for sustainable and adaptable living spaces in urban redevelopment contexts. Targeting areas in need of revitalization, the initiative encompasses both the erection of new structures and retrofitting existing buildings, thereby enhancing community integration and environmental sustainability.

### Modular Innovation and Adaptability
The project's emphasis on modularity facilitates efficient construction and functionality. The steel frame serves as a structural backbone, allowing for the easy assembly of insulated concrete shells, each measuring approximately 2.5 meters deep. This configuration enables flexible spatial management, accommodating varying layouts for one or two-floor apartments, which caters to diverse demographic needs. Communal areas, including playgrounds, are integrated into the design, promoting social interaction and enhancing neighborhood cohesion.

### Sustainability and Material Efficiency
Materials chosen for the project reflect a commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. High-performance insulation is incorporated within the modular shells, ensuring thermal comfort while minimizing energy costs. The use of cellular concrete within the structure enhances both its durability and insulation properties. Additionally, provisions for renewable energy integration, such as solar panels, further underline the project's goal of reducing its environmental impact. The dual application of modular components for new and retrofitted constructions minimizes waste, optimizing urban space and supporting cost-effective development.

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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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