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Cloud-Like Facade with Passive Ventilation and Geothermal Energy in a Community-Centric Museum

Authors:
Ksenia Alontseva, Kseniia Voronova, Kseniia Voronova
Cloud-Like Facade with Passive Ventilation and Geothermal Energy in a Community-Centric Museum

Project in-detail

A dynamic cloud-like facade crafted from white columns enhances passive ventilation, while integrated geothermal systems support sustainability in a museum dedicated to exploring digital culture and community engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Cloud-like facade enhances passive ventilation and engages visually with the urban landscape.
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Integration of geothermal systems promotes energy efficiency throughout the building.
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Extensive use of glass fosters transparency and a connection to the surrounding environment.
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Materials include concrete and sustainably sourced wood, balancing durability with aesthetics.
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Dedicated spaces for interactive exhibits facilitate community engagement with digital culture.

### Overview

Located in London, the project addresses the need for a museum dedicated to the internet, integrating technology with opportunities for community interaction. The design creates a dialogue between physical and digital realms, promoting inclusivity and accessibility through its various features that invite exploration around themes of information, technology, and communication.

### Spatial Organization and Circulation

The museum's layout employs a clear functional zoning strategy, distinguishing between public areas, educational spaces, and exhibition rooms across its three levels. The ground floor includes a welcome zone, dining facilities, and offices, supporting a vibrant visitor experience. The first level features an open square for gatherings and flexible exhibition spaces, while the upper levels contain libraries and galleries designed to encourage research and contemplation.

Visitor flow is optimized through a deliberate circulation plan, allowing students, researchers, and the general public to navigate the space intuitively. An open atrium enhances connectivity and provides natural light, further promoting engagement among diverse user groups.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

The project employs a thoughtful selection of materials: concrete is used for structural integrity, while glass offers transparency and visual continuity with its environment. Steel contributes to the framework’s robustness, and wood provides warmth in the interior design.

Sustainability is integral to the design, featuring roof-mounted solar panels, a rainwater harvesting system, and geothermal heating and cooling solutions. These elements reflect a commitment to reducing environmental impact while enhancing the building’s functionality.

A distinctive feature of the design is its dynamic facade, characterized by a grid of columns that evoke cloud formations, supporting passive ventilation and underscoring the project's sustainable aspirations. The incorporation of both physical exhibition spaces and advanced technological interfaces captures the complexity of the internet experience, merging traditional museum elements with contemporary digital contexts.

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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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