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Cross-Laminated Timber Modules With Green Roof Integration in Urban Housing Development

Authors:
Marcus Chan, Florence Zhu
Cross-Laminated Timber Modules With Green Roof Integration in Urban Housing Development

Project in-detail

Utilizing cross-laminated timber modules and green roof integration, this urban housing development redefines community living by prioritizing flexibility and sustainability in densely populated environments.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes prefabricated cross-laminated timber modules for rapid assembly.
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and aesthetic appeal.
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Features green roofs that provide insulation and sustainable drainage.
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The bent A-frame design maximizes interior space and encourages natural light.
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Includes adaptable layouts that accommodate diverse family structures and lifestyles.

### Project Overview

Located in Sydney, Australia, the design addresses the housing crisis by focusing on affordability, flexibility, and community engagement. The building employs a modular system to create a mixed-use residential environment, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and urban density. This approach aims to optimize compact living within a metropolitan context while fostering social equity.

### Spatial Strategy

The concept of "Vertical Permeability" frames the design as an elevated extension of urban living. The arrangement of public and private spaces promotes interaction and cross-programming, blending personal living areas with communal facilities. The asymmetrical silhouette of the building, characterized by staggered facades, creates diverse living configurations. This design enhances natural light penetration and facilitates cross-ventilation, responding effectively to the local climate while promoting diverse residential typologies.

### Material Selection and Outdoor Integration

Materials chosen for the project include concrete for structural integrity, extensive glass façades for optimal natural light and transparency, and wood for warmth in interior spaces. This selection emphasizes durability and aesthetic appeal while ensuring efficient thermal insulation and acoustic performance. Outdoor elements, such as green roofs and terraces, serve functional purposes, providing areas for leisure and community gathering. Together, these features contribute to both individual resident well-being and the project's overarching sustainability goals.

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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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