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Charred Wooden Shingles and Sustainable Timber Create Engaging Spaces for Senior Living

Author:
Daniella Sofia Bueso Flefil
Charred Wooden Shingles and Sustainable Timber Create Engaging Spaces for Senior Living

Project in-detail

Crafted with charred wooden shingles and reinforced with sustainable timber, the senior living center seamlessly integrates innovative technology with nature, fostering a supportive community environment for elderly residents.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and a distinctive aesthetic.
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Integrates advanced health monitoring technologies tailored for elderly residents' needs.
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Features extensive community gardens designed to promote social interaction and ecological practices.
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Utilizes cross-laminated timber panels for structural efficiency and sustainability.
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Incorporates a bent A-frame design, maximizing natural light while providing a unique spatial experience.

### Project Overview
The Forest of Flowers is located in Valle de Angeles, Francisco Morazán, Honduras, and serves as a senior living center. This designed community aims to enhance the quality of life for elderly residents by creating an environment that fosters social interaction, accessibility, and integration with natural surroundings and advanced technologies.

### Spatial Strategy and Organization
The spatial layout emphasizes accessibility and a sense of belonging, featuring distinct zones to accommodate various functions. Centralized healthcare facilities provide essential medical care and wellness programs, while public and commercial areas facilitate social gatherings, shopping options, and dining experiences. Private residential zones offer a variety of housing typologies tailored to meet diverse resident needs, ranging from compact units for individuals or couples to larger accommodations promoting community living.

### Materiality and Technological Integration
The design prioritizes the use of sustainable materials, such as local timber for structural components, glass for natural light optimization, reinforced concrete for durability, and green roofs for improved insulation and rainwater management. Incorporating advanced technologies, the project includes features like SmartMirrors for health monitoring, Companion Bots to assist with daily activities, and Alarm Bots for safety oversight, ensuring both comfort and security for residents. Community spaces, including gathering areas and therapeutic gardens, enhance social interaction and well-being, reinforcing the project’s commitment to a supportive living environment.

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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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